A sonic boom was reported by residents across the area on Tuesday afternoon, with some claiming to have heard an explosion and felt a strong shaking effect in their homes and businesses. According to Eric Gilmore, Escambia County Public Safety Director, Santa Rosa County officials were notified that Eglin Air Force Base was the source … Read more
The Charlotte Hornets entertained their audience with a Christmas-themed on-court skit during Monday’s home loss against the 76ers. In the skit, mascot Hugo learned about the wishes of two children and delivered gifts accordingly. A 13-year-old named Jack received a Playstation 5, which was later taken back by the team as part of a setup … Read more
The Trump administration is considering scrapping a car-crash reporting rule opposed by Tesla, which could weaken the government’s ability to investigate and regulate vehicle safety with automated driving systems. This move comes as Russia intensifies its efforts to develop artificial intelligence and challenge the US and China’s dominance in the field. Russia has pledged to … Read more
Fodor’s, a well-known travel website (www.fodors.com), has taken action against users sharing the same IP address as 37.27.54.14. According to reports, the website has banned the autonomous system number (ASN) associated with this IP from accessing its platform. The move is likely aimed at preventing malicious activity and maintaining site security. Cloudflare, a performance and … Read more
A breakthrough announcement from Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) brings America one step closer to harnessing a new and potentially limitless clean energy source. The company plans to build the world’s first grid-scale fusion power plant in Chesterfield County, Virginia, with an expected 400 megawatts of carbon-free electricity. The project, named ARC, aims to come online … Read more
Nvidia’s position as a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) chip technology is being challenged by two new players: Broadcom and Marvell. The companies are developing custom-designed semiconductors, or Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), that can handle specific tasks more efficiently than Nvidia’s graphics processors. Hyperscalers, large cloud computing companies, are looking to reduce costs associated with … Read more
Ripple has launched its dollar-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, on several global crypto exchanges, including Bitso, Uphold, CoinMENA, MoonPay, and Archax. The token is compatible with the Ethereum blockchain and the XRP ledger. RLUSD aims to maintain a constant value in line with the US dollar. Following its launch, the token traded at $1.50 on MoonPay, despite … Read more
Syrians have welcomed the ousting of President Bashar Assad after 14 years of brutal rule, with many hailing it as a new beginning for the war-torn country. The opposition forces, led by Islamist rebel group Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham, successfully toppled Assad’s regime in swift attacks starting November 27, capturing key cities and advancing quickly toward … Read more
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has banned “junk fees” from live event tickets, requiring ticket sellers and hotels to disclose prices upfront. The ruling aims to reduce costs and promote competition, with President Biden stating that the ban will save families hundreds of dollars each year. The FTC passed the rule 4-1, with Chairman … Read more
A UK court has given police permission to seize over £2m from self-proclaimed misogynist influencer Andrew Tate and his brother, Tristan, in a tax evasion case. Devon and Cornwall police had been seeking to seize money held in seven frozen bank accounts belonging to the Tates and a woman identified as J. The judge ruled … Read more