Day: December 30, 2024

Georgia’s new president, Mikheil Kavelashvili, was inaugurated on Sunday amidst allegations that his election was rigged. A far-right politician with a background in football, Kavelashvili heads the pro-Russian Georgian Dream party. During the swearing-in ceremony, he praised traditional values and national identity. Source: https://www.politico.eu/article/georgia-pro-russia-protest-salome-zourabichvili-georgian-dream-party-mikheil-kavelashvili

Billion-dollar disasters have ravaged the United States in 2024, with unprecedented damage and costs. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), there have been 24 confirmed weather or climate disaster events in the US with losses exceeding $1 billion. The most impactful disasters include severe storm events, tropical cyclones, wildfires, and winter storms. … Read more

In the popular Netflix series “Squid Game,” contestants risk their lives for a chance to win a massive cash prize. But how much is really at stake? The show’s prize money has been calculated, and here are the results. The total prize pot in USD equivalent is approximately $31 million, with each player’s life valued … Read more

Finnish investigators have found an anchor drag mark on the seabed, suggesting a Russia-linked vessel may have dragged its anchor 62 miles down the Baltic Sea. The Estlink-2 power cable, which transmits energy from Finland to Estonia, ruptured on December 25 after an apparent sabotage. Underwater research has confirmed the anchor mark belongs to the … Read more

A recent study has revealed that over 200 million individuals aged 15-49 likely experienced at least one symptomatic outbreak of genital herpes in 2020. The researchers estimate that approximately 846 million people worldwide under the age of 50 are living with genital herpes, highlighting the urgent need for vaccines and new treatments to control its … Read more

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been making waves in 2024, shifting from mere novelty to practical applications that are changing industries and people’s lives. According to computer science professor Arvind Narayanan, the focus is now on using AI tools for useful purposes without breaking the bank. Last year’s hype around generative AI has given way to … Read more

A widespread issue has caused thousands of websites to become inaccessible due to a surge in requests. The problem occurred when servers reached their maximum capacity, triggering an HTTP error code 429. This error message is triggered by the server when it receives more requests than it can handle within a certain time frame. It’s … Read more

Iranian oil tycoon Hossein Shamkhani used a citizenship-by-investment program to enter the international banking system, leveraging relationships in the UAE and Washington to protect his position. This allows him to navigate the global financial landscape more easily. The Caribbean island nation of Dominica has been issuing passports to foreigners since 1991 through its citizenship-by-investment (CBI) … Read more

Apple is building anticipation for a mystery announcement it will make during the first weekend of 2025. The tech giant’s ad campaign features scenes from various Apple TV+ shows with the tagline “See for yourself.” While details are scarce, some speculate that Apple may offer free access to its Apple TV+ service during the new … Read more

A Windows gamer’s surprise discovery has turned the Asus ROG Ally X into their go-to handheld, outperforming its rival Steam Deck in some areas. After five months of testing, I’ve found Bazzite’s Linux-based solution far more appealing than its Windows counterpart. The $800 price tag may be steep for some, but its transformative capabilities make … Read more