White House Blames Telecoms for Salt Typhoon Hack Vulnerabilities

The US government says telecommunications companies were to blame for the recent Salt Typhoon hack, which compromised the phones and data of high-profile individuals including President-elect Donald Trump and Vice-President elect JD Vance. According to Anne Neuberger, Deputy National Security Adviser for Cyber and Emerging Technology at the White House, telecoms failed to implement basic … Read more

Teoscar Hernández Rejoins Dodgers on 3-Year Deal Worth $66 Million

The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a three-year contract with outfielder Teoscar Hernández, worth $66 million, sources told ESPN on Friday. This reunion reunites the World Series champion with the team he helped win the title. Hernández, 32, had previously played for the Dodgers on a one-year deal worth $23.5 million after the free … Read more

Tom Cruise and Alejandro González Iñárritu’s New Movie Set for Fall 2026 Release

Warner Bros. announced that Tom Cruise and Alejandro González Iñárritu’s untitled feature will arrive on October 2, 2026. The movie, produced by Legendary, marks Iñárritu’s first English-language film since “The Revenant” in 2015. In the film, Cruise plays a powerful man who must prove he is humanity’s savior before a disaster he unleashes destroys everything. … Read more

COVID-19 Virus Found in Shawnee County Wastewater Samples

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported high levels of COVID-19 in wastewater samples in Shawnee County, Kansas. According to the CDC, communities can track the presence of the virus through wastewater samples. Four wastewater sheds in Shawnee County monitor the levels of COVID-19 in their areas. Three of them showed levels … Read more

FDA Approves Injectable Opdivo for Cancer Treatment

Bristol Myers Squibb’s cancer drug, Opdivo, has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in an injectable form. The new subcutaneous version, branded as Opdivo Qvantig, is expected to be more convenient for patients and help shield the company from erosion of sales when the patent on the intravenous version expires later … Read more

Mobley’s Clutch Jumper Humbles Nuggets Defenders

Cleveland Cavaliers’ Evan Mobley sinks another 3-pointer in a crucial moment, leaving Nuggets defenders stunned with his ease and accuracy, further solidifying his status as a budding NBA superstar. Source: https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2024/12/dont-leave-me-open-cavs-evan-mobley-sends-message-to-opponents-after-latest-3-point-onslaught.html

WSU’s Kyle Williams Rejoins Team After Crimson Injury

Cougar quarterback Kyle Williams returned to the game after being injured, boosting his team’s morale despite a dismal roster overhaul. In Friday’s Holiday Bowl against Syracuse, nearly 30 players left in the transfer portal, but Williams’ arrival sparked renewed hope for a comeback. However, their hopes were short-lived as they soon fell two scores behind. … Read more

Blake Lively Sues Justin Baldoni Over ‘Smear Campaign’

Actress Blake Lively has filed a lawsuit against her It Ends with Us co-star Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment during filming and organizing a “smear campaign” against her in the months following the movie’s release. The 37-year-old Gossip Girl star stars as Lily Bloom in the adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, which … Read more

Will Nintendo Bring Back Miiverse for Switch 2?

Some fans are hoping that the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console will feature a new version of Miiverse, a social feature that was used on the Wii U and 3DS. While Nintendo has not officially revealed the Switch 2 yet, it’s expected to be announced soon. Miiverse allowed players to share notes with others, view … Read more

US Sees Record High Whooping Cough Cases Amid Low Vaccination Rates

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a record high of 32,085 whooping cough cases in the United States this year, six times more than last year’s numbers. The sharp increase is largely attributed to low vaccination rates. According to the CDC report issued on December 14, the recent surge can be … Read more