Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures are bringing an early Christmas gift to fans of sci-fi with the special IMAX rerelease of Christopher Nolan’s “Interstellar.” The film, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this fall, will return to IMAX screens nationwide starting December 6. Starring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, and Jessica Chastain, “Interstellar” follows a time-bending … Read more
The New York Yankees are reeling from the loss of star first baseman Juan Soto, who bolted for the Mets in free agency. The team must now fill three key holes to remain competitive in the American League East. Here’s where they might look to make a move. First Base: The Yankees need a power-hitting … Read more
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has released a new draft recommendation that suggests testing for high-risk human papillomaviruses (HPV) every five years, even with a self-collected sample, as the preferred screening strategy for cervical cancer starting at age 30. This approach is recommended over traditional cervical cytology (Pap tests or Pap smears), which … Read more
The Geminid meteor shower is expected to reach its peak this weekend, offering a spectacular display of colorful meteors in the night sky. The shower is predicted to produce dozens of shooting stars every hour, with some “fireballs” – brighter than Venus – potentially visible from urban areas. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2024/12/09/geminid-meteor-shower-peak-how-to-view
Israeli strikes on Gaza killed at least 33 people, including children, in overnight attacks. The violence also flared outside Jerusalem, where a suspected Palestinian attacker wounded three people, including a 10-year-old boy. The Israel-Hamas war shows no end in sight, despite attempts by the US and other countries to broker a ceasefire. The UN General … Read more
General Motors is leaving the robotaxi business after a year-long pause, citing high costs and increasing competition as reasons for its decision. The company’s Cruise division will stop receiving funding, and its technical employees will be brought in-house to focus on self-driving technology for GM’s directly sold cars. In a call with analysts, CEO Mary … Read more
A recent outbreak of bird flu has affected animals at the Wildlife World Zoo in Litchfield Park, Arizona, resulting in the deaths of five animals, including a cheetah and an Andean goose. The Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) is working with state and federal organizations to respond to the detection of avian influenza … Read more
The Times of Israel’s website appears to be experiencing technical difficulties, leaving users unable to access the site. According to reports, visiting the website prompts an error message indicating that JavaScript and cookies need to be enabled to proceed. The cause of the outage is currently unknown and has not been confirmed by the website’s … Read more
A new report contradicts previous rumors that the Samsung Galaxy S25 series will be more expensive than its predecessor. According to sources, prices for the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra in Northern Europe will remain the same as their S24 counterparts. The report specifically cites Swedish prices of SEK 11,490 (approximately EUR 899) for … Read more
Microsoft has taken an unexpected step, issuing instructions for installing Windows 11 on computers that don’t meet the minimum system requirements. The move comes as a warning to users who may want to install Windows 11 despite their PC’s hardware not supporting it. The instructions advise users of potential risks, including system crashes and security … Read more