Jaire Alexander’s season is likely over due to a torn posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. The Packers’ top cornerback underwent arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday and may not return this year if the team reaches the Super Bowl. With Green Bay clinched playoff spot but as the No. 7 seed, Alexander will have played … Read more
The US housing market is expected to face significant challenges in 2025, with experts predicting a slow but steady recovery from the current slump. Americans who locked into ultra-low mortgage rates during the pandemic have little incentive to move into new homes and take on higher borrowing costs. According to Zillow’s chief economist, Skylar Olsen, … Read more
Wordle fans, don’t worry if you couldn’t crack today’s puzzle (#1,291). We’ve got the answer for you! The five-letter word was LEMUR, a small, monkey-like animal from Madagascar known for its thick fur and long tail. For those who are new to Wordle, here’s a quick rundown: enter one five-letter word, and the game will … Read more
The Times of Israel website is currently experiencing technical difficulties, causing it to go offline. Users are advised to enable JavaScript and cookies in their browsers to access the site again. Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/netanyahu-leaving-hospital-against-medical-advice-for-critical-knesset-vote-reports
A spectacular year ahead in the night sky awaits stargazers in 2025. While a total solar eclipse will wait until 2026, the cosmos promises numerous other wow moments. Here’s what to expect: Lunar Eclipses: In March, North and South America will witness a lunar eclipse lasting over an hour. Two weeks later, a partial solar … Read more
Annabelle Pleskoff, 15, was hospitalized due to severe pain radiating from her right side, prompting a diagnosis often associated with older adults. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/01/02/kidney-stones-children-adolescents
UConn men’s basketball pulled off an 81-68 victory over DePaul on Wednesday night, thanks in part to sophomore guard Solo Ball’s career-best performance. Ball hit seven three-pointers, including five over the final three minutes of the first half and four more in the second half, to finish with a game-high 22 points. He also added … Read more
The game’s director, Feng Ji (also known as Yocar), has finally confirmed why Black Myth: Wukong was indefinitely delayed on Xbox Series S. In a recent post on Chinese social media platform Weibo, Ji blamed the console’s memory issues, specifically the 10G shared memory, for making it impossible to release the game without significant optimization … Read more
The global economy is entering the new year with rising geopolitical tensions and uncertainty, as leading central banks attempt to cut interest rates after a worst inflation shock in decades. The outlook for economic growth remains uncertain, with many experts warning of a “stagflation” scenario where growth stalls but inflation remains high. Donald Trump’s second … Read more
A team of scientists is making rapid progress towards creating synthetic life forms through an artificial evolution project, aiming for a “Darwinian” approach similar to natural evolution. This innovative effort seeks to replicate and surpass the mechanisms that drive biological evolution in living organisms. The research team is developing new tools and techniques to accelerate … Read more