A single ticket sold in California matched all six numbers from Friday night’s lottery drawing, resetting the Mega Millions jackpot to an estimated $20 million with a cash option of $9 million. No one won the top prize on Tuesday night’s drawing, but tickets purchased in Florida and Minnesota matched five numbers except for the … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported 66 confirmed cases of human infection with the bird flu virus, or H5N1, in the United States as of December 30. The majority of these cases involve mild infections among dairy workers and individuals who had direct contact with infected animals. However, scientists are taking … Read more
Recent leaks have confirmed that the upcoming OnePlus 13R smartphone will feature a powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. The device is set to launch on January 7th. Meanwhile, a mysterious explosion occurred outside Trump’s hotel in Las Vegas, resulting in one fatality and seven injuries. Additionally, iconic characters Popeye and Tintin have entered the … Read more
A website is currently experiencing technical difficulties due to an unexpected surge in traffic. The site’s servers have been overwhelmed, resulting in a 429 Too Many Requests error message. This issue typically indicates that the server has reached its maximum capacity and cannot handle any further requests until it can be reset or scaled up … Read more
Norway has made significant strides in its goal to become a fully electric nation, with nearly all new cars sold in 2024 being battery-powered. According to data from the Norwegian Road Federation, 88.9% of new car sales in Norway were fully electric vehicles (EVs), up from 82.4% in 2023. The country’s strong take-up of EVs … Read more
Fiji police are investigating allegations of theft and sexual assault against two Virgin Australia crew members who were attacked in a nightclub area in Nadi on New Year’s Day. The incidents, which occurred early in the morning, left the crew members shaken. Deputy Prime Minister Viliame Gavoka said the alleged attacks took place in the … Read more
New Jersey drivers will face a 2.6 cents per gallon increase in gas tax starting January 1, as part of efforts to build the state’s trust fund for major road and transit projects. The average price for regular gasoline in New Jersey was $2.916 on New Year’s Eve, compared to $3.04 nationally. Despite the increase, … Read more
In a bid to boost its subscriber base, Apple is offering free access to its full Apple TV+ catalog for three days. Starting from Friday, January 3, users worldwide can stream the service’s original TV shows and movies for free on any device where Apple TV+ is available. To redeem the offer, all users need … Read more
As 2025 begins, investors and analysts are focusing on the future price of Bitcoin. After surpassing $100,000 in 2024, predictions vary widely, ranging from conservative estimates of $75,000 to ambitious projections reaching as high as $100,000,000. The growing adoption of bitcoin by institutional investors, regulatory changes, and macroeconomic trends are driving these predictions. The approval … Read more
A US federal judge has ruled that consumers can take their case against Nestlé Waters North America Inc. (now known as Blue Triton Brands Inc.) to a jury. The company had sought summary judgment on common law fraud and unfair trade practices claims related to its advertising of Poland Spring bottled water. However, the court … Read more