A mysterious outbreak in western Congo has taken a deadly turn with the recent death of a man suffering from hemorrhagic fever, complicating efforts to determine the cause of the illness. At least 37 people have died and dozens more are infected, with most cases being children under 14. Malaria was initially suspected as the … Read more
A car drove into a crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on Friday, killing at least two people, including an adult and a child, and injuring nearly 70. The suspected driver, a 50-year-old man from Saudi Arabia, was arrested on the scene. He had previously worked as a doctor in Germany since arriving … Read more
Samsung is reportedly working on the thinnest Galaxy device ever, with the Galaxy S25 Slim expected to be announced on January 22. According to Ice Universe, a reputable Samsung leaker, the device will boast a body measuring under 7mm thick, significantly thinner than any model in the Galaxy S24 series. For comparison, the thinnest model … Read more
NASA has selected multiple companies to expand the agency’s Near Space Network (NSN) capabilities under a new series of contracts worth up to $4.82 billion. The work will be awarded through firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts with project timelines spanning from February 2025 to September 2029. Several companies have received task order awards for various subcategories identified … Read more
A free-ranging domestic goose and a Canada goose at Chaparral Park in Scottsdale have tested positive for avian influenza. The Arizona Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory confirmed the presence of the virus, which is believed to be the Eurasian strain that has been circulating in North America. This incident comes after several recent cases of avian influenza … Read more
A French anti-terrorism court has convicted eight people in connection with the beheading of teacher Samuel Paty outside his school four years ago. Paty, 47, was killed on October 16, 2020, after showing cartoons of the prophet Muhammad to his class during a debate on free expression. The assailant, an 18-year-old Russian of Chechen origin, … Read more
Crypto meme coin $HAWK’s creator, Clinton So, is facing a lawsuit in the US District Court in New York. The suit accuses So, Alex Larson Schultz, and social media influencer Haliey Welch (aka “Hawk Tuah Girl”) of unlawfully promoting and selling unregistered cryptocurrency. The token rose to a $490 million market cap before plummeting 95% … Read more
The Green Bay Packers are one win away from securing a playoff spot, with a 99% likelihood of reaching the postseason according to the New York Times playoff simulator. However, they still have some uncertainties to address before clinching their spot. To clinch a playoff spot, the Packers need either an Atlanta loss or a … Read more
A recent study using AI to analyze brain scans from over 700 people has found that lifestyle changes can prevent premature brain aging and boost resilience against conditions like dementia. Researchers discovered that those who lived healthier lifestyles, including regular exercise, tended to have younger-looking brains. In contrast, those with a history of diabetes, stroke, … Read more
Brazil’s currency, the real, has become the worst-performing major currency this year, dropping by over 20% to a record low of almost 6.3 to the dollar. The situation worsened in recent weeks, with investors selling off despite efforts by the central bank to intervene. The decline is largely due to conflicting fiscal and monetary policies. … Read more