As technology advances, so do the threats to our online safety. With deepfakes and AI-powered scams becoming increasingly sophisticated, it’s essential to know how to protect yourself from falling victim. In recent years, cybercrime victims have reported losing an average of $30,700 per incident, with one in five people unknowingly purchasing products promoted by deepfake … Read more
The Parker Solar Probe has made a record-breaking flyby of the sun, coming within 3.8 million miles (6.1 million kilometers) of the solar surface during humanity’s closest approach to a star. The uncrewed spacecraft flew at speeds of up to 430,000 miles per hour (692,000 kilometers per hour), making it the fastest human-made object in … Read more
Swiss snowboarder Sophie Hediger, who represented her country in the 2022 Winter Olympics, has died following an avalanche at a ski resort in Switzerland. She was 26. The incident occurred on Monday at Arosa resort, and officials have expressed their condolences to Hediger’s family. Swiss-Ski CEO Walter Reusser described the death as “tragic” and said … Read more
The Jubilee Year of Hope invites us to reflect on the priest as a man of hope, particularly highlighting how priestly fatherhood is a sign of hope in a world so often fraught with despair. A priest’s hopeful gaze becomes a profound witness to God’s unconditional love, especially in a culture filled with suspicion and … Read more
The Philadelphia 76ers overcame a chaotic first half to beat the San Antonio Spurs 111-106 on Monday night. Joel Embiid, who was ejected from the game after arguing with officials twice, still managed to contribute nine points and three rebounds in just 14 minutes. The ejections of Embiid and teammate Andre Drummond were both sparked … Read more
Timothée Chalamet underwent a transformation to portray Bob Dylan in the 2019 film “A Complete Unknown”. To accurately capture the legendary folk singer’s distinctive voice, Chalamet worked with renowned voice coach John Jurgensen. According to Jurgensen, the process involved months of sessions to achieve the desired tone and cadence. The actor spent hours listening to … Read more
The far-right Alternative for Germany party has accused the Magdeburg Christmas market killer of being a “closet jihadist” who was hiding his true intentions as an undercover Islamist. Co-leader Alice Weidel made the claims at a rally in Magdeburg, where 50-year-old Saudi psychiatrist Taleb al-Abdulmohsen ploughed his SUV into the crowd on December 20, killing … Read more
United Launch Alliance (ULA) is planning to upgrade its Vulcan Centaur rocket into a “space interceptor” to defend satellites from potential threats in space. The company’s CEO, Tory Bruno, envisions the upgraded Centaur as a key player in providing defense against adversaries targeting U.S. Space Force assets. Currently, satellites rely on slow and limited thrusters … Read more
Palworld’s latest update, Feybreak, is here and it brings a plethora of new features to the popular survival game. Developer Pocketpair has expanded the game with a brand new island, extra mechanics, and more ways to play. The Feybreak island is six times larger than the previous Sakurajima island and introduces new tower bosses, Pal … Read more
A concerning trend is unfolding in Massachusetts as many residents, especially the most vulnerable populations such as older adults and young children, have skipped their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported moderate rates of influenza and high rates of COVID-19 detected in wastewater. As the holiday … Read more