Chi-Chi’s, a Mexican restaurant chain that closed its doors 20 years ago, is planning a comeback next year after reaching an agreement with Hormel Foods. Michael McDermott, the son of one of the founders, will be able to use the Chi-Chi’s name on newly opened restaurants in 2025. Under the deal, Mr. McDermott plans to … Read more
Smartphone accessory brand Anker has issued a recall for three wireless speakers due to a fire risk. The affected devices include the Soundcore Bluetooth Speaker in black (model A3102016) and two PowerConf S3 Bluetooth Speakers (models A3302011 and A3302031). These speakers have faulty lithium-ion batteries that can overheat, posing a significant fire hazard. According to … Read more
British newspaper The Observer, over two centuries old, is set to be sold to digital media start-up Tortoise Media. The deal has been agreed upon by the boards of the Guardian Media Group and the Scott Trust, which owns The Guardian. However, journalists at both publications have expressed concerns about the sale, describing it as … Read more
In a stunning turn of events, President-elect Donald Trump has returned to Europe for the reopening ceremony of the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, marking his first trip back to the continent since his election win. Trump’s attendance at the historic event, which took place on the banks of the Seine, comes ahead of his scheduled … Read more
The Hubble Space Telescope has revealed stunning new details about one of the most famous quasars in the universe, 3C 273. Located 2.5 billion light-years away from Earth, this quasar is not only one of the closest but also one of the brightest and most studied objects in the cosmos. Quasars are massive galaxies powered … Read more
No. 2 seed North Carolina women’s soccer secured a commanding performance in its 3-0 College Cup semifinal victory over top-seeded Duke on Friday night, advancing to the NCAA final for the first time since 2022. Maddie Dahlien, Olivia Thomas and Kate Faasse scored three goals as UNC dominated from start to finish. The loss marked … Read more
US consumer sentiment in December reached its highest level in eight months, with Americans feeling optimistic about the economy. However, a closer look at the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment survey reveals a sharp partisan divide in views on inflation expectations. According to the survey, Republicans are extremely bullish on inflation, expecting it to fall … Read more
Google’s 2.5 billion registered users make it a prime target for hackers, who are constantly evolving their tactics to bypass security measures like two-factor authentication (2FA). To mitigate this risk, consider opening a second Gmail account as a backup for your primary one. Creating a Second Gmail Account as a Backup To create a secondary … Read more
Samsung has launched its One UI 7 beta, introducing Android 15 to its Galaxy phones with a range of security-focused features. The update is designed to bring Samsung’s devices closer to iPhones in terms of premium functionality. The new security features include Maximum Restrictions, which will limit sideloading and block malicious app downloads. A Safe … Read more
If you’re looking for a PlayStation 5 console at a discounted price, now’s the time to act. The PS5 Slim Digital Edition is currently listed at $374, offering a 17% discount from its original price. This version of the console does not support physical discs. Alternatively, you can consider the PS5 Fortnite Cobalt Star Digital … Read more