A new biopic, “A Complete Unknown,” tells the story of Bob Dylan’s rise to fame in the 1960s New York City folk music scene. The film focuses on the period between 1961 and 1965, when Dylan first became a big star. According to experts, Dylan got his big break by being “in the right place … Read more
The Social Security Administration (SSA) will send advance payments to some beneficiaries on December 24. These payments are part of the monthly benefit distribution for December. The SSA has already sent out SSI payments and those who started receiving their payments before May 1997. Next, they sent payments to people with birth dates between the … Read more
The FDA has issued a high-level warning about thousands of eggs distributed to Costco locations in five states, citing a “reasonable possibility” that eating them could lead to serious health consequences or death. The affected product is the Handsome Brook Farms brand of Signature Organic Pasture-Raised 24-Count Eggs. Approximately 10,800 retail units were sent to … Read more
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department has confirmed two cases of H5 bird flu in domesticated cats from different households. The infected cats developed severe neurological illness and died due to the virus. While there is no evidence of local transmission, people who come into contact with wild birds and infected animals have a … Read more
Nvidia’s mid-range Blackwell graphics cards have been leaked, with the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and GeForce RTX 5070 getting detailed specs. These cards feature GDDR7 VRAM, with the TI model boasting 16 GB on a 256-bit bus, while the standard model has 12 GB on a 192-bit bus. The GPU configurations include 8,960 CUDA cores … Read more
The Consumer Financial Protection Board (CFPB) has sued Walmart and a financial services firm, Branch Messenger, alleging that they required delivery drivers to use an app that charged them fees to access their earnings. The CFPB claims that Walmart’s gig platform, Spark, made it difficult for drivers to access their money without incurring high fees. … Read more
NASA’s European Space Agency has captured breathtaking images of Mars’ south pole, revealing a rare winter wonderland scene. The Martian landscape is predominantly red, but the recent pictures show unusual frosty features that have turned the planet’s south pole white. The images were taken by NASA’s Mars Express orbiter, which captured stunning views of carbon … Read more
Netflix is launching its highly-anticipated second season of “Squid Game” on Thursday, accompanied by a free mobile game called “Squid Game: Unleashed.” The game is available for both Netflix subscribers and non-subscribers alike, marking a unique move by the company. “Squid Game: Unleashed” features fast-paced action and brutal competition in a 32-player online battle royale … Read more
Regular exercise has a significant impact on cognitive performance that lasts well beyond the day of physical activity. A new study by researchers at University College London found that adults who engaged in moderate to vigorous physical activity, got enough sleep, and spent less time sitting experienced improved memory and cognitive function the next day. … Read more
Samsung has released its latest operating system update, One UI 7, in beta form with a full release expected alongside the Galaxy S25 series in January 2025. The new interface boasts significant visual changes, including a redesigned notification system and improved animations. One of the most notable features is the removal of traditional swipe gestures … Read more