GDPR Restricts Access to Website Due to EEA Country

Visitors from European Economic Area (EEA) countries may face difficulties accessing a website due to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The regulation, enforced by EU member states, imposes strict data protection requirements. To resolve access issues, users can contact Channel 3000’s support team via email at [email protected] or call 608-271-4321 for assistance. Source: https://www.channel3000.com/news/first-human-case-of-bird-flu-found-in-wisconsin/article_59e56bc6-bd7b-11ef-bee6-3b528b191b81.html

Nintendo Switch 2 Leaks Reveals Design and Details

A massive leak from a Reddit user claims to have hands-on experience with the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console. The user, NextHandheld, shared a detailed list of what to expect from the device, including its design, features, and specifications. According to NextHandheld, the Nintendo Switch 2 will be released in January, with a possible release … Read more

MacKenzie Scott Gives Away $2 Billion in 2024, Totaling $19.2 Billion

Billionaire author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated another $2 billion, bringing her total to $19.2 billion since 2019. In a blog post, she revealed that most of these grants were made to bolster economic security and opportunities. Scott’s wealth comes from Amazon shares she received after divorcing the company’s founder, Jeff Bezos. Despite giving … Read more

US Approves California’s Gas-Powered Car Ban by 2035

The Biden administration has approved California’s plan to phase out gas-powered cars by 2035, as part of President Joe Biden’s climate solutions. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a waiver allowing the state to start implementing its Advanced Clean Cars II rule in 2026. Carmakers in California must sell increasing numbers of electric vehicles, fuel-cell … Read more

Navantia Buys UK Shipbuilder Harland & Wolff

Spain’s state-owned shipbuilder Navantia is set to acquire UK-based Harland & Wolff, the country’s largest shipbuilder. The deal marks a significant move by Navantia to expand its presence in the global naval market. Financial terms of the acquisition have not been disclosed. Source: https://www.ft.com/content/189017f4-c7cd-424b-8e5c-bd3a58a25339

Bank of Japan Keeps Rates Steady Amid Trump Policies and Wage Talks

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) maintained its short-term policy rate target at 0.25% on Thursday, keeping borrowing costs unchanged. Governor Kazuo Ueda offered few clues on how soon the BOJ might raise interest rates, sending the yen tumbling. Tamura, a hawkish board member, proposed raising rates to 0.5%, but his proposal was rejected. The BOJ’s … Read more

EU Regulators Face Off with Apple and Meta Over Digital Markets Act

Apple and Meta are locked in a battle over the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), which aims to ensure interoperability between tech giants and their rivals. The DMA requires designated gatekeepers, including Apple and Meta, not to restrict access to core platform services. The dispute centers around iOS, with Apple expressing concerns that the … Read more

Scientists Discover Massive Black Hole in Early Universe, Challenging Existing Models

Astronomers have discovered a massive black hole in the early universe that is “dormant” after overeating and lying dormant for extended periods. The discovery was made using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope and has significant implications for our understanding of how black holes form and grow. The black hole, located 800 million years after … Read more

Hydroxychloroquine Study Retracted Amid Scientific Flaws and Ethics Concerns

A 2020 paper on hydroxychloroquine as a COVID-19 treatment has been retracted due to major scientific flaws and ethics concerns. The study, published in the International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents, claimed that hydroxychloroquine reduced virus levels in COVID-19 patients and was effective when used with azithromycin. However, scientists immediately raised concerns about the paper’s small … Read more