Geoblocking restrictions are preventing people in various parts of the world from accessing specific online content. This issue affects internet users who try to view material that is not intended for their geographical location. The geoblocking system is typically used by websites and streaming services to control access to their content based on a user’s … Read more
A near-miss between two planes at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) was caught on a live broadcast and posted online, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Air traffic controllers were heard directing a Key Lime Air flight to stop just before crossing a runway as another … Read more
Scientists at Columbia University have developed a breakthrough in nanotechnology, creating an all-optical nanosensor that can detect even the slightest changes in force with unprecedented sensitivity. These luminescent nanocrystals respond to light only and don’t require any wires or connections, making them ideal for fully remote read-outs. The new sensors outperform existing nanoparticles by 100 … Read more
Cardano’s recent price surge has sparked hope among investors that the cryptocurrency may be on the path to breaking above $1. After weeks of consolidation, ADA surged 10% in a single day, inching closer to this key psychological level. The rally comes at a time when most altcoins have posted double-digit gains, but Cardano’s trajectory … Read more
The College Football Playoff Sugar Bowl, originally set for Wednesday night, has been postponed until Thursday due to a deadly attack on a crowd of revelers in New Orleans. At least 15 people were killed and dozens injured when a man drove a pickup truck into the crowd on Bourbon Street around 3:15 a.m. Governor … Read more
The Rose Bowl ended with a dramatic anticlimax as Ohio State defeated Oregon 41-21 in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals, leaving fans and pundits alike stunned. The Ducks’ crushing defeat was a far cry from their dominant regular season record. Oregon’s downfall began early, as Ohio State dominated the first half, scoring 34 points to … Read more
A team of researchers from the University of Canterbury has made a shocking claim that dark energy may not exist, potentially solving one of the universe’s biggest mysteries. According to the study, the universe is expanding in a “lumpier” way than previously thought, rather than uniformly in all directions. The concept of dark energy was … Read more
Macau’s casino revenue dropped 2% in December to 18.2 billion patacas ($2.3 billion), missing analyst estimates that predicted a year-on-year increase. The drop is attributed to increased scrutiny over gambling activities during President Xi Jinping’s visit, which has deterred bettors. This marks the second consecutive month of decline and follows a 20% fall from pre-pandemic … Read more
The U.S. has seen a significant spike in whooping cough cases over the past few months, with over 32,000 reported this year alone. This is nearly six times higher than the number of cases last year. Oregon reported more than 1,000 cases, its highest since 1950, resulting in two deaths. The highly contagious respiratory illness … Read more
Major US cities and countries worldwide celebrated the start of 2025 on January 1, marking a fresh beginning. The first to welcome the new year were those in the Asia-Pacific region, starting with Auckland, New Zealand. In the United States, more than 22% of Americans reside in Pacific or Mountain time zones, traditionally watching reruns … Read more