Rwanda has officially declared the end of the Marburg virus outbreak after no new cases were reported for the last 42 days. The outbreak, confirmed on September 27, 2024, resulted in 66 confirmed cases and 15 deaths. Almost 80% of the cases involved health workers who contracted the virus while caring for patients. The government’s … Read more
The Biden administration is taking action against Chinese chip designer Sophgo, according to a source familiar with the matter. Sophgo, affiliated with bitcoin mining equipment provider Bitmain, has been linked to the unauthorized use of a chip from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. in a Huawei AI processor. The move comes as part of the US … Read more
Syria’s new interim government has pledged to establish a fair justice system, create jobs, and prioritize security as part of their mission to usher in a “new era” for the country. According to Obaid Arnaut, spokesperson for the interim government, re-establishing trust in the rule of law and judicial system is key to healing the … Read more
A Saturday morning launch is expected at Vandenberg Space Force Base, providing a wake-up call for residents in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo counties. The Falcon 9 rocket, dubbed Bandwagon-2, will carry 30 satellites into space on its mission. The rocket’s first stage will return to Vandenberg about eight minutes after liftoff, touching … Read more
In the new World War II drama “The Six Triple Eight,” Oprah Winfrey stars as humanitarian Mary McLeod Bethune and Susan Sarandon as her friend Eleanor Roosevelt. The film tells the true story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, a pioneering all-female unit serving in Europe. Led by Kerry Washington as Maj. Charity Adams, … Read more
Blumhouse Productions, in partnership with Atomic Monster, is set to revive the iconic horror movie monster “The Mummy”. The project, directed by Lee Cronin, has been dated for April 17, 2026. Cronin’s previous work, “Evil Dead Rise”, grossed nearly $150 million on a reported $12 million budget, showcasing his ability to create successful and terrifying … Read more
Qualcomm has secured a key win in its ongoing trial against chipmaker Arm. A US federal court jury found that Qualcomm’s central processors are properly licensed under an agreement with Arm, clearing the way for the company to continue selling chips created using Nuvia technology and central to its push into the laptop market. The … Read more
Mortgage rates jumped to a six-week high of 6.72% for the week ending Dec. 19, according to Freddie Mac data via the Federal Reserve. The rate increase followed the Fed’s decision to cut interest rates for the third time in 2024 on Wednesday. Despite the move, borrowing costs continued to rise. According to Jessica Lautz, … Read more
Researchers used AI to analyze brain images from 70-year-olds, estimating their biological brain age and uncovering connections to lifestyle and health factors. Diabetes, inflammation, and high glucose levels were linked to older-looking brains, while regular exercise and healthy habits were associated with younger-looking brains. The study highlights the importance of maintaining vascular health to protect … Read more
An Uzbek citizen, Akhmadzhon Kurbonov, has been charged by Russian authorities with killing a senior Russian general and his assistant in a bombing claimed by Ukraine’s security services. The attack, which occurred on Tuesday, targeted Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, the chief of Russia’s Radiation, Biological and Chemical Protection Forces. Kirillov, 54, was killed when a … Read more