A Russian cargo ship, the Ursa Major, sank in the Mediterranean Sea due to a terrorist attack, according to Russian state news service RIA Novosti. The ship, carrying both military and civilian goods, suffered three explosions on its right side before sinking. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-25/russia-says-terrorist-attack-behind-army-cargo-ship-sinking-ria
Global electric vehicle (EV) registrations are on track to reach a record 10.8 million by the end of the year, according to New AutoMotive’s latest tracker. This represents a 7% increase from last year and a total of 700,000 more EVs sold worldwide in 2024. Plug-in hybrids also saw significant growth, reaching 4.8 million units … Read more
Adam Sandler is revving up for his sequel to the 1996 golf comedy film Happy Gilmore. The new trailer, released on Christmas Day, features Sandler sporting Happy Gilmore’s iconic jersey while golfing, alongside a first glimpse of Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce. Kelce, who recently appeared in an NFL game streamed on Netflix, joins … Read more
Syrian factions have agreed to disband their separate forces and form a new national army under the Ministry of Defence. This move aims to unify the country’s armed groups, bringing an end to years of infighting and fragmentation. The main armed groups involved include Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), Ahrar al-Sham, and the Free Syrian Army … Read more
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ strong start to the 2024 season has come to an abrupt halt. Following a 29-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, the team’s record has dropped to 10-6 and they are in danger of losing their AFC North lead to the Baltimore Ravens. In an angry post-game interview, safety DeShon Elliott expressed … Read more
Singer Michael Bolton has shared a festive holiday picture with his family on Facebook, revealing that he spent Christmas surrounded by loved ones after a rough year. The 71-year-old singer recently discovered a brain tumor and underwent surgery “just before the holidays” last year. Bolton was diagnosed with a brain tumor in January but made … Read more
Stock market futures fell modestly Thursday morning as the Christmas holiday marked a brief pause in trading. Despite this, the stock market rally remained strong, with the Nasdaq leading the way. The Nasdaq composite jumped 1.35% on Tuesday, its third consecutive session of gains, as it moved back toward record highs. The S&P 500 index … Read more
Experts are sounding the alarm about a massive volcanic eruption that could have catastrophic consequences for humanity. According to climate professor Markus Stoffel, there is a one-in-six chance of such an event occurring this century. The last world-changing volcanic eruption occurred in 1815 when Mount Tambora in Indonesia exploded, releasing 24 cubic miles of gases … Read more
Battlestate Games has announced that its popular game Escape from Tarkov will host a massive Winter Twitch Drops campaign starting on December 30. The campaign is part of the game’s tradition of wiping and resetting the game, accompanied by a supersized update (0.16) with new weapons, balances, and changes to Customs map. The Winter Drops … Read more
Comedian and liberal commentator Bill Maher has expressed his opposition to the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) movement on his podcast “Club Random” with guest Jay Leno. Maher described DEI efforts as “virtue signaling,” saying they do not address the underlying problems of inequality. Instead, he proposed practical solutions such as improving education, increasing fatherhood … Read more