The NFL has announced that the final regular season game of the 2024 season will be between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, January 5. This matchup has been flexed to “Sunday Night Football” for Week 18, making it a crucial game for determining both the NFC North champion and the conference’s No. … Read more
A recent outbreak of bird flu has raised concerns about pet safety, particularly among cat owners in Oregon. The illness has been linked to a pet food recall and has caused sporadic illnesses in people who work on dairy or poultry farms. Bird flu, also known as Type A H5N1, has been spreading in wild … Read more
New Year’s Eve is just around the corner, but why not get a head start on the party with a game of Connections? This popular New York Times daily word game is free to play and can be found on the NYT website or Games app. To play, arrange 16 words into four groups of … Read more
A recent study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise has found that objective physical activity is the strongest predictor of all-cause mortality. Researchers from the University of Colorado and Johns Hopkins University, along with a biostatistician from the University of Minnesota, analyzed data from 3,653 Americans aged 50 to 80 who wore … Read more
Stock markets in Asia were largely lower on Wednesday, with only a few countries keeping their markets open to avoid Christmas closures. The Tokyo and Shanghai stock exchanges reported declines of 0.1% and 0.2%, respectively. Oil prices rose slightly, with US benchmark crude oil up 93 cents at $70.17 per barrel and Brent crude picking … Read more
A group of crypto industry organizations is suing the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) over new regulations requiring DeFi entities to report customer information. The IRS claims these rules will help close the “information gap” with digital assets. However, the DeFi Education Fund, Blockchain Association, and Texas Blockchain Council argue that these requirements would unfairly burden … Read more
The European Union has introduced standardized charging ports, ensuring all new devices sold within its borders support USB-C charging. This development aims to reduce electronic waste, increase consumer convenience, and save consumers approximately €250 million annually. Key Benefits Include: – Simplified shopping: With a single USB-C charger, users can charge multiple devices from different brands. … Read more
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have seemingly mastered the art of effortless couple dressing, reminiscent of Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds’ signature take. Unlike the married duo, who opt for similar colors or themes, Swift and Kelce choose to coordinate their outfits in a more subtle way. During a recent Kansas City Chiefs game, they … Read more
Actor Keanu Reeves’ stolen luxury watches have been recovered in Chile. The three high-end timepieces, including a $9,000 Rolex Submariner with his name engraved on it, were taken from Reeves’ Los Angeles home during a 2023 break-in. A suspect was arrested in Santiago, and police confirmed the recovery as part of a larger operation. Authorities … Read more
The Taliban has banned windows that look onto areas where Afghan women could be seen inside their homes, citing concerns over “obscene acts.” The decree, issued by the group’s supreme leader, states that new buildings should not have windows offering views of courtyards, kitchens, and wells used by women. Existing windows must be blocked or … Read more