A devastating outbreak of bird flu has killed 20 big cats at a sanctuary in Washington State. The Wild Felid Advocacy Center in Shelton reported that more than half of the cats had died from the virus between late November and mid-December, with only three recovering and one remaining in critical condition. The first cat … Read more
Apple is rumored to release a new iPad in spring 2025, according to an insider report. This will be the first update for the standard iPad since 2017’s fifth-generation model. Previous updates have focused on smaller iPads like the mini, Air, and Pro, with last year’s introductions marking a shift away from these models. However, … Read more
Oscar-winning writer and director Adam McKay has expressed concern that the hit musical film “Wicked” could face censorship in the US due to its progressive message, citing a growing trend of political radicalization. McKay likened the film to other iconic movies like “The Sound of Music” and “Citizen Kane”, highlighting its exploration of themes such … Read more
A “429 Too Many Requests” error occurs when a server is overwhelmed with too many requests from a single IP address within a short period. This can happen due to various reasons, including high traffic, brute-force attacks, or bot activities. When this error appears, it usually means that the server has reached its limit of … Read more
For decades, scientists have believed that dark energy drives the universe’s expansion. However, a new study suggests this assumption may be incorrect. Researchers from the University of Canterbury found that the universe is not expanding uniformly in all directions. Instead, it grows in a “lumpier” way, with variations in different regions. This discovery could potentially … Read more
A technical issue is causing some websites to become unresponsive due to an excessive number of requests made to them in a short period. This phenomenon has been observed as ‘Too Many Requests’ errors. When this occurs, the server cannot handle the volume of traffic and begins to return error messages, usually a 429 status … Read more
King Charles III has ended royal warrants for Cadbury and Unilever, which owns brands including Marmite and Ben & Jerry’s, in a move that may come as a blow to these household names. The decision was made without explanation, following a long-standing tradition of issuing and renewing royal warrants since the 15th century. Cadbury, a … Read more
The US stock market finished higher on Tuesday, marking the start of the so-called Santa Claus rally period. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.5%, while the S&P 500 added 0.8% and the Nasdaq Composite jumped over 1%. Trading conditions were expected to be thin due to the early closure at 1 p.m. ET, but … Read more
Gaza’s dwindling Christian population huddled together in two churches for Christmas, as the war-torn enclave faces an uncertain future. Hundreds of Palestinian Christians, mainly Catholics and Orthodox, have taken refuge in St. Porphyrius and the Holy Family Church in Gaza City to escape the devastation. However, some say their 1,600-year presence in the territory may … Read more
A Seattle cafe called Saint Bread has been named one of the 22 best bakeries in the United States by The New York Times. Owner Yasuaki Saito is credited with creating traditional pastries and unique fusions like French, Japanese, and Scandinavian treats. On the list are popular items such as his cardamom croissant, kouign-amann, and … Read more