Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) has seen a significant resurgence in popularity over the past decade, breaking into mainstream culture thanks to hits like Netflix’s “Stranger Things” and the best-selling videogame “Baldur’s Gate 3.” The game’s publisher, Wizards of the Coast, has witnessed its annual revenue grow from $761 million in 2019 to $1.17 billion as … Read more
A majority of people worldwide believe that 2025 will be a better year than 2024, according to the Ipsos Predictions Survey. The survey, which interviewed over 23,000 adults in 33 countries, found that Indonesia is the most optimistic country at 90% agreeing that 2025 will be an improvement. Key statistics from the survey include: – … Read more
Recent images of the Nintendo Switch 2 console have sparked renewed excitement among fans, with one analyst concluding that they may be genuine. The photos, shared by a Reddit user, show various details that align with legitimate product certificates and unusual screw types commonly used by Nintendo. The growing number of leaked images has led … Read more
As families and friends gather, they often turn to tech-savvy individuals for help with troubleshooting issues behind the scenes. One common problem is securely logging into accounts, especially in light of increasing data breaches and phishing attacks. Passkeys, touted as a password alternative, aim to simplify this process. However, experts argue that while passkeys have … Read more
Comedian Chevy Chase shared his unfiltered review of biographical comedy-drama “Saturday Night” on a recent podcast, leaving director Jason Reitman in stitches. The film, which stars Cory Michael Smith as Chase, was praised by the late comedian’s children and fans alike. During an episode of the “Fly on the Wall” podcast, Reitman recounted his conversation … Read more
Syria’s de facto leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, has announced that elections may not be held in Syria for up to four years. In his first comments on an electoral timeline since the rebel group he leads overthrew President Bashar al-Assad earlier this month, Al-Sharaa said his interim government needs to prepare the infrastructure before holding elections. … Read more
A growing trend shows that younger adults under age 65 are experiencing a significant increase in stroke cases. According to the CDC, this age group saw a 15% rise in strokes between 2011-2022. Experts point to several risk factors contributing to this uptick. High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes are more prevalent among younger … Read more
The world has just endured its “decade of deadly heat”, with the past decade being the hottest on record, according to the UN. António Guterres, the UN Secretary General, stated that the last 10 years have seen the top 10 hottest years in recorded history, including 2024. Climate change is driving extreme weather events and … Read more
A critical update on the humanitarian situation in Lebanon. According to reports from the Inter Sector Coordination Group and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), 819,693 people displaced within Lebanon have returned to their cadasters of origin as of December 25. This represents a three per cent decrease since December 19. Meanwhile, approximately 160,900 people … Read more
A new study suggests that taxi and ambulance drivers in the US may have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease due to their driving-based jobs. Researchers found that these drivers had significantly lower mortality rates from Alzheimer’s, with just 1% of taxi drivers and 0.91% of ambulance drivers dying from the disease. According to … Read more