Samsung is offering a festive deal to its fans this Christmas. When purchasing the new S24 mobile phone from retailer Mobiles.co.uk, customers can get a free pair of high-end Galaxy Buds 3 worth £159. The earbuds usually retail for £159 but are now available for £0. This limited-time offer is only valid until New Year’s … Read more
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan have released their annual holiday card, featuring a rare photo of their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. The card includes three photographs: one of the royal couple welcoming their kids as they run towards them, two other shots showcasing Harry and Meghan during various trips, and another picture of … Read more
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has passed a new rule requiring ticket sellers, hotels, and vacation rental sites to disclose total prices, including fees upfront. This move aims to curb “junk fees” that drive up consumer costs without providing visible benefits. According to President Joe Biden, these hidden fees can be misleading and lead … Read more
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Search is now live for all users, offering several new features. The search engine automatically determines which questions to route through the search function or allows users to tap a “Search the web” icon in the chat interface. It provides summarized answers from various online sources, as well as “rich” content like embedded … Read more
Germany’s government has officially ended after Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a vote of confidence at the Bundestag. The move comes as the country faces an existential crisis, with economic prosperity, social cohesion, and political stability on the decline. In 2021, Scholz formed the first three-party government in recent German history, which was hailed as a … Read more
Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) such as Express Scripts, CVS Caremark, and Optum Rx accepted secret payments from opioid manufacturers, including Purdue Pharma. This led to a prioritization of profits over safety, contributing to widespread overprescribing during the opioid epidemic. The PBMs’ deals, uncovered by The New York Times, incentivized them to keep opioids accessible despite … Read more
A major avian influenza outbreak has hit Alabama, with nearly all the birds killed at two sites after highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was confirmed at both locations. The affected areas include a commercial broiler farm in Cullman County and a backyard flock in Pickens County, where over 116,000 broiler chickens and 70 other poultry … Read more
Scientists have sounded an alarm about the potential risks of “mirror life”, organisms composed of molecules that are mirror images of those found in nature. While researchers have already created synthetic biological systems with these properties, experts warn they could pose unprecedented threats to humans, animals, and the environment. The concern is that mirror bacteria … Read more
As Christmas comes to an end, many people are left feeling disappointed and heartbroken after a brief romance. This phenomenon has become so common that it’s now been given a name – “snowmanning.” Snowmanning is similar to ghosting, but with a festive twist. It occurs when someone suddenly disappears without explanation after the holiday season … Read more
Germany is set to hold early elections after Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote in parliament. The loss comes as Scholz faces pressure from within his own party, the Social Democratic Party (SPD), and opposition parties. The exact date of the elections has not been confirmed yet. The confidence vote was held on [date] … Read more