A bird flu outbreak at a big cat sanctuary in Washington has killed most of its animals, with many developing pneumonia-like symptoms. The sanctuary’s director announced the closure, citing the devastating impact on its population. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2024/12/27/washington-big-cat-sanctuary-bird-flu
Richard Parsons, the executive known as “Captain Emergency” for his ability to stabilize struggling companies, has passed away at the age of 76. Parsons died on Thursday due to bone cancer. He was previously CEO of AOL Time Warner and Citigroup Inc., and briefly served as chairman of CBS Corp. Prior to his passing, Parsons … Read more
A technical issue has caused a popular website to become inaccessible due to an overwhelming amount of incoming requests. The error message ‘429 Too Many Requests’ was displayed on the site, indicating that the server has reached its limit. This issue is often referred to as a Denial of Service (DoS) attack, where a large … Read more
Big Lots, Inc. has agreed to a sale transaction with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners that will enable the transfer of its assets to other retailers and companies, including Variety Wholesalers. Variety Wholesalers plans to acquire between 200 and 400 Big Lots stores and up to two distribution centers, while also employing some of the acquired … Read more
Actress Jameela Jamil has spoken out against the growing trend of celebrities using diabetes medication Ozempic to lose weight. Jamil, who has battled anorexia in the past, is concerned that this practice sets a bad example for young people, promoting unrealistic beauty standards. Jamil believes that many Hollywood stars are taking Ozempic to achieve the … Read more
A winter storm is sweeping through Northern California and southern Oregon, but Fresno residents can expect relatively mild weather for now. According to National Weather Service meteorologist David Spector, the area will receive only a small amount of rain, about 0.1 inches, while the central Sierra will see several inches of snow. However, as the … Read more
Brazil has suspended issuing temporary work visas to Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD following accusations of human trafficking at a construction site in the northeastern state of Bahia. The move comes after 163 Chinese workers were found to have been brought to Brazil irregularly, in “slavery-like” conditions. Byd has denied any wrongdoing, citing misunderstandings. If … Read more
On July 25, 1965, Bob Dylan performed a historic set at the Newport Folk Festival. The event marked a pivotal moment in his career, as he switched from acoustic to electric music. Despite initial booing and chaos, the performance cemented Dylan’s status as a trailblazer. Historians Peter Orullian and Jimmie Rodgers claim that the reaction … Read more
Sports broadcasting veteran Greg Gumbel has died after a long battle with cancer at the age of 78. A career spanning over 50 years, Gumbel left an indelible mark on the industry. He began his journey in 1981 as an anchor for ESPN’s “SportsCenter” and contributed to the network’s early NBA coverage until 1986. Gumbel … Read more
Flu season is upon us, and with it comes the risk of seasonal influenza infection. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data, more Americans are getting infected with flu viruses each year. Getting vaccinated is one important step in preventing serious illness. Dr. Eduardo Azziz-Baumgartner, a medical epidemiologist at CDC, notes that … Read more