Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed that the war in Ukraine has made Russia “much stronger” and denied that the fall of his key ally Bashar al-Assad in Syria had hurt Moscow’s standing. In a marathon year-end press conference and television call-in event, Putin projected confidence at home and abroad while repeating his hardline stance … Read more
Israel has launched airstrikes against targets belonging to the Houthi militia in Yemen’s western coast and inland regions, killing nine people, according to reports. The strikes came hours after Israeli warplanes intercepted a missile launched from Yemen, which was allegedly aimed at Israel. The Houthis have been attacking ships in the Red Sea for over … Read more
Fantasy football fans are gearing up for what promises to be a crucial Week 16, with many teams just one game away from the Super Bowl. Among these predictions, Geno Smith is expected to start in place of Sam Howell under center against the Vikings, who are known to be aggressive in their two-high coverage … Read more
Gemini has launched an experimental version of its advanced language model, Gemini-Exp-1206, exclusively for Gemini Advanced subscribers. This new model boasts significantly improved performance on complex tasks such as coding, math, and reasoning. Key benefits of using Gemini-Exp-1206 include enhanced ease in tackling complex coding challenges, solving mathematical problems, and creating detailed instructions for business … Read more
Asteroid 2024 XN1, measuring approximately 120 feet in diameter, is set to pass Earth on December 24. The asteroid will fly by at a speed of 14,743 miles per hour and be about 16 times farther away from our planet than the Moon-Earth distance. Despite this close approach, scientists assure that there is no danger … Read more
The rivalry between PlayStation and Xbox has been ongoing for years, with Nintendo taking a different approach. However, market research firm DFC Intelligence believes that the industry is shifting towards a scenario where only two successful consoles will be supported, leaving one of the big three struggling. DFC projects that Nintendo’s next-generation console will not … Read more
PearAI founders Nang Ang and Duke Pan faced online backlash after releasing a proof-of-concept for their AI code editor on GitHub, which some accused of copying another open-source project, Continue. The young duo received hate and criticism from the open-source community, but instead of giving up, they modified their product idea to address concerns. With … Read more
Rwanda has successfully contained its Marburg virus outbreak, declared over today after 42 days since the last recorded case. The swift response is attributed to decades of investment in a resilient health system, which allowed for swift testing, contact tracing, and quarantine measures. In contrast to the chaotic response seen during Covid-19, Rwanda’s handling of … Read more
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have used an artificial intelligence tool to estimate the biological age of brains from MRI scans of 70-year-olds. The study found that factors harmful to vascular health, such as inflammation and high blood sugar levels, are linked to older-looking brains, while a healthy lifestyle was associated with younger-looking brains. The study … Read more
Amazon and Starbucks employees are walking out across the country, with strikes taking place in multiple locations. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters launched a strike against Amazon, citing the company’s refusal to recognize a union contract that includes higher wages, better benefits, and safer working conditions. The strike is expected to run through Christmas Eve. … Read more