The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits decreased to 219,000 in the latest week, consistent with a cooling labor market. However, those who have lost work are finding it harder to find a new job and are staying on benefits rolls for longer periods. According to the Labor Department’s report, initial claims … Read more
Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan have killed at least 46 people, including women and children, according to Afghan officials. The strikes targeted four locations in the Barmal district. Afghanistan’s Foreign Ministry has condemned the attack as “irresponsible” and vowed to defend its territory. Pakistan says its mission was to target insurgents and bomb a training facility. … Read more
A 429 error response was sent by the server to indicate that the current request exceeded the limit of allowed concurrent requests. This is a common HTTP status code used in web APIs to prevent abuse or overloading. The reason behind this error can vary, depending on the specific service being used and its underlying … Read more
Russian air defence systems downed an Azerbaijani plane that crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing 38 people, according to preliminary findings of Azerbaijan’s investigation. The Embraer passenger jet was flying from Azerbaijan’s capital Baku to Russia’s southern Chechnya region before diverting across the Caspian Sea. The crash occurred after Russian air defence systems activated electronic … Read more
The Kansas City Chiefs have secured the AFC’s top playoff seed after clinching a 29-10 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas Day. With their win, Patrick Mahomes and company will enjoy a first-round playoff bye and home-field advantage throughout the postseason. Mahomes, who led the team to a season-high 389 yards, spoke about the … Read more
Bitcoin briefly regained ground above $100,000 at the end of 2023 but lost steam on Thursday as long-term interest rates surged and the US Federal Reserve’s rate-cutting talk sparked market concerns. The cryptocurrency has more than doubled in value this year despite a decline of nearly 4% over the past 24 hours. Experts warn that … Read more
Bitcoin’s value took a hit after the holidays, but recent data suggests that the asset is gaining momentum. Binance reserves have plummeted to their lowest levels since 2024 began, signaling that investors are becoming more confident in Bitcoin’s long-term potential. This trend is particularly noteworthy as it mirrors a similar decline observed in January, which … Read more
Home Alone director Chris Columbus has finally solved the mystery of where Kevin McCallister’s parents got the funds for their massive Chicago mansion. According to an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Columbus and writer John Hughes discussed the parents’ jobs when creating the film. Hughes hinted that Catherine O’Hara’s character Kate McCallister was a successful … Read more
The James Webb Space Telescope, launched two years ago, is revolutionizing our understanding of the early universe. Two years on, astronomers have made groundbreaking discoveries that challenge long-held assumptions about galaxy formation. Galaxies in the early universe are appearing brighter and larger than predicted by models, forcing a reevaluation of how galaxies form. The telescope’s … Read more
Nvidia’s upcoming RTX 5090 graphics card has been partially revealed through leaked images. The images show the GPU die, which is expected to be Nvidia’s largest consumer-grade GPU since 2018. The die measures approximately 744 square millimeters, and its metal frame adds an additional 100 square millimeters. The overall package size is around 64mm x … Read more