Month: December 2024

A committee chaired by economist Debapriya Bhattacharya has estimated that $16 billion may have been siphoned out of Bangladesh’s economy annually under the 15-year rule of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The findings, part of a white paper on the state of Bangladesh’s economy, were submitted to interim leader Muhammad Yunus in Dhaka. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-01/bangladesh-estimates-16-billion-siphoned-yearly-in-hasina-rule

A new study published in the Astronomical Journal reveals a fourth low-density planet orbiting the 500-million-year-old G-type star Kepler-51. Located approximately 2,615 light-years away in the constellation of Cygnus, this star was already known to host three massive “super-puff” exoplanets. The three previously discovered planets – Kepler-51b, c, and d – have orbital periods close … Read more

A website experienced a temporary outage due to an unexpected surge in traffic. The issue was caused by 429 Too Many Requests errors, which occur when a server receives too many requests within a short period. The error message is usually sent by web servers as a response to prevent overload and ensure the stability … Read more

A mysterious video posted online appears to show the Nintendo Switch 2’s new design, fueling speculation among fans about the console’s features and release date. The footage, which is of poor quality, suggests that the Switch 2 will retain some key elements from its predecessor while introducing changes. The man in the video can be … Read more

Supermicro shares jumped nearly 30% on Monday after an independent review found no wrongdoing in its accounting practices. The news boosted the stock’s price and has investors watching key overhead areas, including $50, $64, and $97. The stock had fallen by 86% from its peak in early March but has since more than doubled from … Read more

Minnetonka-based Cargill is cutting approximately 8,000 jobs, about 5% of its global workforce, as the company grapples with declining sales and profits. The layoffs will affect various parts of the organization, including headquarters staff, and are part of a broader corporate restructuring plan. The move comes after annual profits fell to their lowest level in … Read more

The Buffalo Bills are one of the top teams in the NFL, with many outlets ranking them highly ahead of the postseason. After a strong 12-game regular season, the Bills have secured the AFC East Division title for the fifth year in a row and proved their doubters wrong. With their dominant 35-10 win over … Read more

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing pressure from legislators and the public after he ended martial law, which had troops encircling parliament just hours earlier. Yoon’s senior advisers and Cabinet members are offering to resign amid calls for impeachment. On Tuesday night, Yoon imposed martial law in an effort to move his agenda … Read more

Pop star Britney Spears has revealed that she made the decision to move to Mexico in an effort to escape the intense media scrutiny and harsh criticism from the paparazzi. The “Baby One More Time” singer, 43, shared her feelings on social media, stating that the paparazzi’s treatment of her was “extremely mean and cruel.” … Read more

Contrary to recent reports suggesting an aluminum and glass hybrid material for the back plate, a prominent leaker now claims that the iPhone 17 Pro models will feature a titanium frame with glass at the back. Instant Digital, a known leaker, states that it’s “not possible” for Apple to reintroduce an aluminum design with the … Read more