UNICEF warns that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is rapidly worsening, claiming more lives of children amidst escalating violence and a severe food crisis. In one day alone, four children were killed while sheltering inside their tents or waiting for bread, and at least 22 people, including eight children, died after an airstrike hit their … Read more
Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, kicked off the holiday season with a poignant carol service at Westminster Abbey in London, marking a meaningful milestone in her cancer recovery journey. The 42-year-old royal, who recently completed chemotherapy treatment following a cancer diagnosis and major abdominal surgery, hosted the fourth annual Together at Christmas service. Dressed in … Read more
Boise State earned a College Football Playoff spot by beating No. 20 UNLV 21-7 on Friday night, clinching its second straight Mountain West Conference title. Ashton Jeanty led the team with 209 yards and a touchdown, including an electrifying 75-yard run that tied LaDainian Tomlinson’s FBS season record for longest touchdown runs. Jeanty also moved … Read more
Wiley Post Airport, located seven miles northwest of Oklahoma City’s downtown area, is a public general aviation facility managed by the Oklahoma City Department of Airports. The airport serves as a reliever for Will Rogers World Airport and boasts two asphalt runways, with the longest measuring 7,199 feet. This accommodating airport caters to corporate and … Read more
Uber Technologies has partnered with Chinese mobility company WeRide to offer autonomous vehicles on its app in Abu Dhabi. The move marks the first time Uber will use a robotaxi service outside of the US and China, focusing on markets such as Abu Dhabi. Starting Friday, Uber riders can request an autonomous ride using UberX … Read more
This year’s gaming landscape has seen its fair share of challenges, from rising development costs to studio closures. However, despite these obstacles, many talented developers have created innovative and captivating games that are worth playing. Here are some of the best releases of 2024, featuring a mix of established franchises and new indie titles. 1. … Read more
Oil prices slid to a three-week low on Friday, closing near $67 a barrel, as technical selling and oversupply fears intensified. A wave of selling by algorithmic traders, known as CTAs, further weighed on the market after both WTI and Brent crude met resistance at their short-term moving averages. The OPEC alliance announced a modest … Read more
Google has filed a lawsuit against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), challenging the agency’s decision to place its payment division under federal supervision. The company claims that the CFPB’s supervision would be “burdensome” and based on an “unsubstantiated number of complaints”. The CFPB had announced supervisory authority over Google Payment Corp, citing customer complaints … Read more
UFC veteran Randy Brown is accusing his opponent Bryan Battle of intentionally missing weight by four pounds in their upcoming bout at UFC 310. During an interview with Sportsnet’s Aaron Bronsteter after the official weigh-ins, Brown expressed frustration and claimed that Battle’s team could have informed him about the weight issues days before the event. … Read more
For generations of Americans, exposure to lead from car exhaust may have contributed to increased rates of depression, anxiety, inattention, and hyperactivity. Researchers analyzed child blood samples from 1940 to 2015 and historical estimates of lead exposure to determine its impact on early development. The study found that leaded gasoline, banned in 1996, was responsible … Read more