Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has deployed thousands of troops to the troubled state of Sinaloa, marking a significant shift in her country’s security strategy. This move comes amid a fresh wave of violence and the threat of tariffs from US President Donald Trump. Sheinbaum’s decision follows an intra-cartel war that broke out in September, killing … Read more
A groundbreaking discovery has turned the scientific community’s understanding of when ancient humans first migrated to the Americas on its head. Giant sloth bones, dated to be from 27,000 years ago, have been found in Brazil with intricate carvings, suggesting that these incredible creatures coexisted with early humans for over a millennium. For decades, archaeologists … Read more
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that temporary speed limit restrictions have been lifted on several roads, allowing drivers to resume normal speeds. However, PennDOT crews continue to work on treating roadways, prioritizing keeping them passable rather than completely clear of snow and ice. To ensure a safe journey, drivers are advised to give … Read more
Raising a child with narcissistic parents can have long-lasting effects on their mental health and relationships. Dr. Mirhom, a therapist, recommends being aware of the following signs: Creating boundaries, Adjusting expectations, Limiting engagement, Mentally preparing, and Maintaining Calmness. To start healing, remember the acronym CALM: – C for creating boundaries – A for adjusting expectations … Read more
In the world of headphones, one trend dominated 2024: open earbuds. After seeing the likes of Sony’s LinkBuds and Huawei’s FreeClip, Apple followed suit with its AirPods 4, while Bose released the Ultra Open Earbuds. But are these innovative designs a game-changer or just a gimmick? The appeal of open earbuds lies in their unique … Read more
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has reached a new record by traveling within 3.86 million miles of the sun’s surface on Christmas Eve, marking humanity’s closest-ever approach to a star and the fastest-ever human-made object breaking its speed record. The spacecraft, no bigger than a small car, became the closest human-made object to the sun in … Read more
Balatro, the indie roguelike game, has taken the gaming world by storm, claiming over 11,000 years of playtime from players. But what makes this game so addictive? We spoke to professional poker player Ken Cheng to find out. According to Cheng, Balatro’s success can be attributed to its unique blend of strategy and luck. “Poker … Read more
Dementia is a growing concern worldwide, with an estimated 982,000 people in the UK currently living with the condition. By 2040, this number is expected to rise to 1.4 million. The World Health Organisation forecasts that dementia cases will triple by 2050. Recently, Bruce Willis’s diagnosis with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) has brought attention to this … Read more
New research has challenged previous theories about human migration to the Americas by suggesting that early humans lived alongside giant ground sloths for thousands of years. The study, published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B, indicates that humans may have inhabited South America as far back as 27,000 years ago. A fossil found … Read more
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed a lawsuit against Walmart and payment app Branch Messenger, alleging that the company opened over 1 million deposit accounts for delivery drivers without their consent and charged excessive fees. The CFPB claims that Walmart’s Spark Driver program paid drivers more than $10 million in fees to use … Read more