The Syrian government, backed by Russian planes, has successfully defended against rebel advances in the northern countryside near Aleppo. A field commander told DPA that the army launched a large-scale attack to retake areas lost to rebels in recent days. Government forces recaptured Khanaser, 80 km south-east of Aleppo, just under 48 hours after rebels … Read more
Archaeologists have long debated the diet and hunting habits of the Clovis people, who lived around 13,000 years ago. A new chemical analysis suggests that these ancient people were indeed experienced mammoth hunters. Researchers analyzed the remains of an 18-month-old male called Anzick-1 found in Montana, which provided direct evidence of their dietary habits. The … Read more
Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated self-published book, “The Eras Tour Book,” was met with both excitement and disappointment from fans who lined up at Target to buy the 256-page coffee table book. Released on Friday, the book quickly became Target’s best-selling book of the year, but its printing errors have sparked concerns about Swift’s decision to … Read more
Social media star Olivia Dunne has dropped a cryptic new TikTok post that’s sending fans into a frenzy as they try to figure out who exactly she’s targeting. The LSU gymnast, known for her outspoken personality, seems to be addressing the ongoing drama involving actress Barry Keoghan, singer Sabrina Carpenter, and TikToker Breckie Hill. The … Read more
OpenAI is kicking off a 12-day “shipmas” period of new features, products, and demos starting on December 5th. The announcements will include the long-awaited text-to-video AI tool Sora and a new reasoning model. CEO Sam Altman confirmed the event at The New York Times’ DealBook conference, but didn’t reveal details about the upcoming releases. However, … Read more
France’s far-right and left-wing lawmakers joined forces to vote on a no-confidence motion, prompting Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his Cabinet to resign. The National Assembly approved the motion by 331 votes, forcing Macron to appoint a new prime minister. President Emmanuel Macron insisted he will serve the rest of his term until 2027, but … Read more
Jeff Bezos expressed optimism about the second Trump administration, suggesting he wants to help the incoming president reduce regulation. The Amazon founder and Washington Post owner said he hopes a second term will see a more favorable approach towards the press. During an interview at The New York Times’ DealBook Summit, Bezos defended his decision … Read more
Intel Corp. has stuck with its current financial forecast despite the abrupt departure of Chief Executive Officer Pat Gelsinger, and will continue to keep a tight rein on capital spending. During a presentation at the UBS Global Technology and AI Conference on Wednesday, Chief Financial Officer Dave Zinsner said the company stands by its guidance … Read more
OpenAI has announced its holiday season event, Shipmas, which promises to reveal new products and features. The 12-day celebration is expected to include big and small announcements, with some speculating that it may launch the highly-anticipated AI model Sora. According to CEO Sam Altman, the event will feature 12 livestreams and a range of updates … Read more
SpaceX has announced a launch window from Vandenberg Space Force Base on December 4, starting at 4:06 p.m. The Falcon 9 rocket will carry 20 Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities, into low-Earth orbit. The launch marks the booster’s 12th mission and follows previous launches for Crew 7, CRS-29, NROL-186, EarthCARE, PACE, … Read more