At least 32 people died in crowd crushes at two charity events in Nigeria on Saturday. The tragedies occurred during distribution events for vulnerable groups in the southeastern state of Anambra and the capital city Abuja. In Anambra, 22 people were killed when hundreds of people surged forward to receive bags of rice. The victims … Read more
Canada’s Big Five banks have joined the UN-backed Net Zero Banking Alliance, committing to reduce their carbon footprint and divest from oil and gas companies. The move has raised concerns about the impact on Canada’s economy, energy security, and shareholder returns. The Global Financial Alliance (GFANZ) and Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) were launched in … Read more
Google has introduced a new feature in its Files app that allows users to ask questions about PDFs using the Gemini assistant. This feature requires a Gemini Advanced subscription and is available on Android devices. When summoned, Gemini will display an “Ask about this PDF” button, allowing users to query the file’s content. Other context-aware … Read more
A mysterious fiery trail appeared in the skies over south Louisiana on Saturday night, leaving residents wondering what they had witnessed. The trail was spotted clearly in videos shared by local viewers and is believed to be related to space debris. According to NASA, there are millions of pieces of space junk flying in low … Read more
US Treasury yields jumped to a level not seen in nearly 30 months, as investors shifted their focus to future rate hikes amid the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance and limited prospects for cuts next year. The two-year yield fell 4 basis points to 4.31%, while the 10-year yield rose 8 basis points to 4.59%, its … Read more
Forget the stress of last-minute gift shopping! Our list of 14 genuinely thoughtful gifts that can be bought online, signed up for, or booked right now will make your life easier. These experiences, vouchers, and subscriptions are perfect for those who don’t need more stuff or are impossible to buy for. Cultural Events: Surprise someone … Read more
A US federal judge has ruled in favor of WhatsApp, declaring that NSO Group’s actions constitute a cyberattack. The judge found that the Israeli company sent malicious software to over 1,000 targeted phones via WhatsApp’s servers, compromising the messaging platform’s security. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/12/20/whatsapp-meta-nso-pegasus-hacking-spyware
A recent outbreak of bird flu on the Olympic Peninsula has claimed the lives of two wild cougars, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and conservation organization Panthera. One cougar was being tracked when its death occurred, while another was found nearby shortly after. The lack of location data for many animals … Read more
Researchers from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) have made a shocking discovery about the impact of commercial tea bags on human health. A recent study found that using tea bags can release billions of tiny particles called nanoplastics and microplastics into the tea while brewing. These small particles, known as MNPLs, can be absorbed by … Read more
A team of astronomers has made a groundbreaking discovery that sheds new light on the most extreme parts of our galaxy. They have identified a binary star system orbiting the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A* at the center of the Milky Way, providing valuable insights into the behavior of stars near these cosmic monsters. The … Read more