A positive case of whooping cough has prompted Binger-Oney Public Schools to cancel classes for all students in Oklahoma. The district aims to take extra precautions to keep everyone safe due to the highly contagious nature of the infection. According to Dr. Edgar Boyd, President of the Oklahoma State Medical Association, cases of whooping cough … Read more
A family of eight, including the author and his extended family members from Scotland and England, recently stayed at The Fives Beach Hotel & Residences in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Despite a previous positive experience in 2016, their latest visit fell short due to the resort’s lack of a booking system. The group paid approximately … Read more
NASA has successfully completed the first full burn test of its X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft at the Skunk Works facility in California. The test, conducted on December 12, marked a major milestone for the project as it progresses towards full flight testing. The test involved the engine’s afterburner component, which is essential for achieving … Read more
A Chinese commercial Earth-imaging satellite called Superview 1-02 re-entered the Earth’s atmosphere on December 21, burning up over several states in the Southern United States. The fireball was visible across Mississippi, Arkansas, and Missouri, with many witnesses mistaking it for a meteor shower. The satellite, launched in 2016, was decommissioned two years ago due to … Read more
Israel’s defense minister vowed to “behead” the Yemeni group’s leadership after repelling an attack by Houthi militia members that fired a missile at the country. The missile was intercepted outside of Israel’s territory, with no casualties reported. The Houthi group has been firing on Israel in solidarity with their Palestinian allies since the Hamas-led attacks … Read more
China is planning to issue a record-breaking $411 billion worth of special treasury bonds next year, according to two sources. This would be the highest on record and aims to boost consumption, innovation, and recapitalize state banks. The funds will be used for initiatives such as subsidy programs, equipment upgrades, and investments in advanced sectors. … Read more
As the holiday season approaches, millions of travelers will take to the skies, with air travel experts predicting 54 million passengers between December 19 and January 6. While this time of year can be chaotic, airline customer service workers share their top tips for smoother holiday travel. Firstly, leveraging airline apps can save travelers from … Read more
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was ejected from Monday night’s game against the San Antonio Spurs after drawing two technical fouls. The ejection occurred with 2:59 left in the second quarter, and Embiid had argued with referee Jenna Schroeder earlier in the period. According to crew chief Curtis Blair, Embiid received the first technical for … Read more
Sean Combs, the music mogul, is facing a new lawsuit filed by a former employee who claims he was ordered to participate in wild parties with drugs and sex toys, and even forced to perform a sex act in front of Combs. Phillip Pines, who worked as an executive assistant for Combs from 2019 to … Read more
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a critical vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, warning that US organizations must update their systems before January 6, 2025. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-35250, affects all versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server 2008 onwards. This “Windows Kernel-Mode Driver Elevation of Privilege” vulnerability allows … Read more