A bird flu outbreak has killed 20 big cats, including a Bengal tiger, at an animal sanctuary in Washington state. The Wild Felid Advocacy Center reported that the animals died between late November and mid-December due to respiratory secretions and contact with infected birds. The sanctuary is under quarantine and closed to the public to … Read more
A defunct Chinese satellite reentered Earth’s atmosphere on Sunday night, prompting over 120 reports of fireball sightings across several states, including Missouri. The SuperView-1 02, a commercial imaging satellite that had been inactive since January 2023, broke apart over the southeastern US, creating a spectacular display as it burned up in the atmosphere. The satellite, … Read more
Luxembourg’s 69-year-old Grand Duke Henri announced his abdication on Christmas Eve, December 24, citing his son Prince Guillaume’s upcoming accession to the throne. This move follows in the footsteps of his late father Grand Duke Jean, who also stepped down on Christmas Eve in 1999 after a 36-year reign. Grand Duke Henri, who has reigned … Read more
Private equity giants KKR and Bain Capital are among the top contenders in the bidding war for Seven & i Holdings’ non-core assets. The bidding process has reached a critical stage, with all firms having moved past the initial round. According to sources, bids have ranged from 750 billion yen ($4.8 billion) to 1.2 trillion … Read more
Recent pharmaceutical innovations have introduced a new avenue for weight loss: drugs based on gut hormones such as GLP-1 and GIP. These medications, like semaglutide (Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro), have shown promising results in aiding weight reduction. However, not all the weight loss achieved with these drugs comes from fat reduction. Research indicates that up … Read more
Israel says negotiations with Hamas over a potential prisoner swap have hit a roadblock due to refusal from the militant group’s leader, Mohammed Sinwar, to release the list of living hostages. An Israeli official stated that without the list, it’s impossible to reach an agreement. The talks took place in Qatar and involved a working-group … Read more
The cryptocurrency industry experienced significant growth in 2024, with Bitcoin leading the way. The total market capitalization of the crypto industry has more than doubled over the past year, according to data from TradingView. Several trends contributed to this growth. One notable trend is the rising dominance of Bitcoin, which reached its highest level in … Read more
A devastating tsunami struck the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Boxing Day, 2004, leaving thousands dead and millions homeless. The 9.1 magnitude earthquake off northwest Sumatra triggered a wall of water that reached as high as 15 meters in places. An eyewitness recounts how they were on a ferry headed to Havelock when the tsunami … Read more
Jennifer Abel, publicist for actor Justin Baldoni, allegedly described him as “pompous” and claimed he “needs to be humbled” in text messages revealed in a new lawsuit against her. The messages were sent on January 14, 2024, as Abel was working on a smear campaign against Blake Lively to improve Baldoni’s image. Abel wrote: “I … Read more
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