Vladimir Putin’s sudden change in narrative regarding Syria’s collapse has exposed his true nature. After nine years of demonizing anti-Assad forces as “terrorists,” Moscow is now describing them as “armed opposition groups.” This shift is a desperate attempt to negotiate a deal with Syria’s new rulers that will allow him to retain control over naval … Read more
Filipina woman Mary Jane Fiesta Veloso, who was sentenced to death for drug trafficking and nearly executed by firing squad in 2015, has finally returned home after almost 15 years in Indonesian prison. Veloso, a single mother of two sons, was arrested in 2010 at an airport in Yogyakarta and later convicted and sentenced to … Read more
A new study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia has found a significant link between high-inflammatory diets and an increased risk of dementia. Researchers from the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s & Neurodegenerative Diseases, Boston University School of Medicine, and the Framingham Heart Study analyzed data from 1,487 participants aged 60 or older to determine the … Read more
Apple’s next-generation iPhone 17 Pro will retain its signature ‘triangular’ camera design, contrary to recent supply chain reports suggesting a horizontal layout. Leaker “Instant Digital” has confirmed this information, stating that the phone’s three cameras will still be arranged in a triangular formation on the back. This news contradicts other reports indicating an elongated oval … Read more
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Bitcoin prices have soared to a record high, climbing over 50% since President-elect Donald Trump’s election. The world’s largest cryptocurrency reached $107,000 for the first time this week as Trump reaffirmed his support for a US bitcoin strategic reserve. The idea behind a strategic reserve is to hold a substantial amount of bitcoin as a … Read more
Scientists have discovered unprecedented evidence of squirrels exhibiting carnivorous behaviors, including hunting, killing, and eating voles in a new study. The research, published in the Journal of Ethology, found that California ground squirrels, native to Northern California’s grasslands, are not just herbivores or granivores but also opportunistic omnivores. In parts of Northern California, vole infestations … Read more
Scientists have discovered a collection of ancient microbes in a frozen lake in Antarctica that is thought to be entirely frozen from top to bottom. The findings, published in the journal Communications Earth & Environment, reveal that water exists 11 meters below the surface and contains various types of microbiota that are likely thousands of … Read more
Trick Williams faced off against Eddy Thorpe for the WWE NXT title, but their match was marred by controversy. After a intense fight, both men were down on the mat with Williams attempting to secure the win. However, two different referees counted for two separate outcomes, leaving the outcome of the match uncertain. Williams landed … Read more
The number of whooping cough cases in the US has skyrocketed, with over 553 reported cases for the week ending Dec. 7, compared to just 105 last year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the disease is highly contagious and can cause persistent coughing fits, making it hard to breathe. Whooping … Read more