While many fast-food chains will be closed on Christmas Day, some major chains have confirmed they’ll be open with limited hours. Here’s a list of chains that will welcome customers: Applebee’s: Reduced hours apply; confirm online or call ahead. Arby’s: Hours vary by location; check online for your spot. Burger King: Varying hours; find local … Read more
Dark energy has long been seen as the invisible force behind our Universe’s accelerating expansion. But a new study suggests that the Universe might be expanding in a “lumpy” manner, which could challenge the role of dark energy. For almost a century, scientists have assumed that the cosmos spreads out uniformly in every direction, with … Read more
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released its mortality report for 2023, showing a slight increase in life expectancy compared to the previous year. According to the report, life expectancy at birth increased from 77.5 years in 2022 to 78.4 years in 2023. For men, life expectancy rose by one year, … Read more
Cryptocurrency prices plummeted this weekend as investors grappled with the potential for fewer rate cuts from the Federal Reserve in 2025. Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, fell about 4% lower and traded around $93,260 as of Monday afternoon, down from a peak of $102,000 last Thursday. The Fed’s decision to cut rates only twice next … Read more
Sophie Hediger, 26, a Swiss snowboarder who competed in the 2022 Winter Olympics, has died following an avalanche accident in Arosa on Monday. The Swiss-Ski federation announced her death, saying “we are speechless” and expressing deep condolences to her family. Hediger was part of the national snowboard cross team and achieved two World Cup podium … Read more
Filmmaker Robert Eggers has finally unleashed his long-awaited vampire epic, Nosferatu, on a wide audience. Inspired by the 1922 classic film of the same name, Bill Skarsgård stars as the iconic Count Orlok in a fresh take on this timeless tale. Eggers’ passion for research and attention to detail are evident throughout the film, from … Read more