Massive Snowstorm Brings Widespread Disruption Across US and Asia

A powerful lake-effect snow storm brought significant snowfall to parts of the US Northeast, with western New York state receiving nearly 4ft (1.22m) in just four days. The heavy snowfall led to states of emergency being declared in New York and Pennsylvania, enabling National Guard troops to assist in rescuing drivers trapped in snow. Further … Read more

Oil Prices Decline Amid Israel-Hezbollah Conflict

International crude oil prices fell for the third consecutive week, dropping 3% due to easing concerns over supply risks from the ongoing conflict in Israel and Lebanon. According to Goldman Sachs, OPEC+ supply cuts are expected to support near-term upside to Brent crude oil prices. The price of Brent crude fell 0.46% to $72.94 per … Read more

Trump Names Controversial Kash Patel as New FBI Director

President-elect Donald J. Trump has named 44-year-old Kash Patel, a Long Island-born provocateur and right-wing operative, as the new head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The appointment has sparked intense scrutiny, given Patel’s tumultuous past and his history of making public claims that the FBI was involved in a “deep state” witch hunt … Read more

Canary Islands Hit by Severe Forest Fire Warning

Severe forest fires are expected on several islands in the Canary Islands, with Brits advised to exercise caution. Spanish weather experts at Aemet have issued extreme red warnings for Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, and Lanzarote due to abnormally high temperatures and dry air. The UK Foreign Office has issued a “pre-alert” warning, citing the risk … Read more

15 Deadly Apps on Play Store Steal Your Data

Malicious apps are targeting Android users worldwide, with over 8 million downloads in total. The scammers behind these predatory loan apps use names, logos, and designs similar to official financial apps to trick unsuspecting victims into downloading them. These apps are being distributed through the Google Play Store and other official app stores, making them … Read more

Covid-19 Spike Protein Lingers in Brain for Years

A major German study found that SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind the Covid-19 pandemic, remains in the brain’s protective layers, known as meninges, and bone marrow of the skull for up to four years after infection. This lingering presence of the spike protein leads to chronic inflammation, increasing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases. Researchers discovered that … Read more

NVIDIA’s High-Performance Chip Production Halted Due to Technical Issues

NVIDIA, a leading provider of artificial intelligence solutions, is facing significant technical hurdles in mass producing its next-generation Blackwell architecture chip, the GB200. The company’s efforts to meet growing demand for high-performance computing chips have been hampered by issues with the backplane connection design, specifically the testing yield for cartridge connectors provided by U.S. Tier-1 … Read more

Mother Superior Valya Harkonnen’s Deadly Ambition

Mother Superior Valya Harkonnen’s latest move has left many reeling in the wake of her brutal takeover of the Atreides party on Wallach IX. The once-loyal Tula, who had been keeping Valya’s true intentions hidden, finally revealed her shocking heritage – that she is a member of House Harkonnen. Valya’s cunning plan involved using a … Read more

XDA Website Overview and Navigation Menu

The XDA website offers a vast array of features for tech enthusiasts, including news, deals, reviews, tutorials, forums, and more. Here’s an overview of the main sections and navigation menu: The XDA homepage presents users with various options to explore, including news, deals, and product awards. Users can navigate through these sections using the dropdown … Read more