A Swiss federal chancellery initiative has proposed changing the law to require the Swiss National Bank (SNB) to hold part of its reserves in gold and bitcoin. Backed by 10 individuals, including cryptocurrency advocates, the plan aims to collect 100,000 signatures within 18 months for a public referendum. This would make Switzerland one of the … Read more
In a surprising turn of events, Arizona State defeated Texas in a heart-stopping matchup. After the game, Texas running back Cam Skattebo took some time alone to process his emotions, revealing a mix of sadness, fatigue, and pride. The team’s victory was a testament to the hard work and dedication of the players. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/01/01/cam-skattebo-peach-bowl-arizona-state-texas
Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens are on track to finish strong, despite already clinching their spot in the playoffs and division title. With just one week left in the 2024 season, Jackson remains focused on achieving more success. The quarterback’s remarkable performance this year has him well-positioned for another MVP award. Jackson has completed … Read more
Oscar-winning actor Colin Firth opens up about his experience playing Dr. Jim Swire, a real-life hero who became the spokesman for the UK victims’ families in the new Peacock series “Lockerbie: A Search for Truth”. Firth felt an incredible sense of responsibility after meeting Swire and his wife, Jane, whom he portrayed in the show. … Read more
South Korea’s impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has urged his supporters to continue fighting against him as he faces an attempt by authorities to arrest him over a short-lived declaration of martial law. In a letter to his supporters, Yoon wrote that he would “fight until the end” to protect the country. The opposition Democratic … Read more
Union Health has announced plans to implement temporary visitor restrictions at its hospitals in Terre Haute and Clinton due to an increase in respiratory viruses such as influenza, COVID-19, and RSV. The restrictions will begin on January 2, 2025, and include the following rules: * Visiting hours are limited to 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. … Read more
A global online presence can sometimes lead to limitations. Due to geo-restrictions, users outside the United States may experience difficulties accessing certain websites. The error message “Error 451” indicates that the website cannot be accessed due to geographical restrictions. This restriction is in place to protect content and intellectual property rights within the US. To … Read more
A series of norovirus outbreaks has hit cruise ships recently, including the Queen Mary 2, where over 300 passengers and dozens of crew members have fallen ill. Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes inflammation in the stomach or intestines, leading to symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, fever, headache, and more. It can … Read more
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers gave a potentially final press conference with the New York Jets on their first day back in the year, leaving fans wondering if this will be his last season with the team. Speaking highly of his two-year tenure, which included winning a Super Bowl and four league MVP awards, Rodgers expressed gratitude … Read more
OpenAI, the prominent artificial intelligence research lab, has yet to deliver on its promise of developing a tool to let content creators control how their work is used in AI training data. The Media Manager tool, announced in May 2022, aimed to flag copyrighted materials but was never given priority. This has left critics and … Read more