A large asteroid narrowly missed Earth in Siberia on Tuesday, marking the first of two expected flybys this week. The 27-inch asteroid, temporarily named C0WEPC5, entered Earth’s atmosphere at 11:15 a.m. ET and created a visible fireball witnessed by people in the region. According to the European Space Agency, the impact will be harmless. This … Read more
Ubisoft has announced that it will be ending development and sunsetting its free-to-play team-based shooter XDefiant, just over a year after its official launch. The game initially garnered significant attention, with over 1 million players in its closed beta last year and more than 10 million players in its first two weeks of open play. … Read more
This month, December offers a celestial treat with several highlights that make it an exciting time for skywatching. The “Evening Star” Venus shines brightly in the southwest after sunset, while Jupiter reaches its brightest point for the year on December 7, making it visible all night long. Mars also brightens significantly during December and will … Read more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action against Gravy Analytics Inc. and its subsidiary Venntel Inc. for unlawfully tracking and selling sensitive location data from users. The companies have agreed to a proposed settlement, which prohibits them from selling, disclosing, or using sensitive location data in any product or service. Under the agreement, Gravy … Read more
Award-winning digital lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong shares his top picks for the best tech gadgets to gift this holiday season. From innovative smart home devices to cutting-edge wearable technology, Armstrong is here to help keep up with the latest trends and must-haves. Source: https://newschannel9.com/tech-the-halls-tech-gifts-and-ideas-that-will-be-a-big-hit-this-season
Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers have filed a legal claim against New York City, alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island jail. The notice of claim accuses the facility of failing to manage Weinstein’s chronic medical conditions, including leukemia and diabetes, and neglecting basic hygiene. Weinstein’s attorney, … Read more
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The Biden administration will not finalize guidelines for a clean fuel tax credit aimed at the airline and biofuel industries before President Joe Biden leaves office in January, casting doubt on the future of a key climate agenda. The tax credit, part of Biden’s plan to generate 3 billion gallons of sustainable aviation fuels by … Read more
US officials have admitted defeat in efforts to expel Chinese government hackers from telecommunications companies and internet service providers, warning users to use encrypted messaging and voice calls instead. This comes more than three months after reports of Chinese spies infiltrating major carriers for espionage. The FBI and CISA had worked with multiple companies to … Read more
The US government’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will examine multibillion-dollar federal loans to rival companies of Tesla, amid concerns that CEO Elon Musk may use his role to interfere with competitors and regulators. Vivek Ramaswamy, a cost-cutting advisor on the incoming Trump administration’s agenda, has criticized the $7.5 billion loan to Stellantis for being … Read more