Breaking bad habits can be challenging, but psychological researchers have identified three easy steps that can help. According to experts, the secret to effective behavior change lies in intention and memory. To start breaking a habit, it’s essential to understand why we act on habit even when we intend to do something else. Research suggests … Read more
As we bid farewell to 2024, the artificial intelligence landscape is bracing for a significant leap forward. Large language models (LLMs) have been making waves in various fields, from psychology and neuroscience to brain-computer interfaces and assistive technology. In 2025, researchers will continue to explore new frontiers using LLMs as a tool for human behavior, … Read more
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has been capturing breathtaking images of the universe since its launch in 2021, and in 2024, it brought home 10 phenomenal pictures that showcase the telescope’s capabilities. Among these images is a stunning view of an oval-shaped spiral galaxy, with its core glowing brightly in blue light. The JWST … Read more
Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus monthly games for January 2025, which will be available to members starting January 7. The three games included in this month’s offer are Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered, and The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe. Suicide Squad is expected to be a highlight, … Read more
New York, NY – Altice USA has dropped MSG Networks from its Optimum channel lineup in the tri-state area due to a price hike. The decision affects Knicks, Rangers, Islanders, and Devils fans who rely on the network for their favorite sports teams. MSG Networks had issued a statement expressing disappointment with the move, stating … Read more
Model and new mom Hailey Bieber is starting the year off right, celebrating New Year’s Eve by ringing in 2025 in style. Four months after giving birth to her son Jack Blues in August 2024, Hailey shared a glamorous Instagram carousel showcasing her post-pregnancy transformation. The 28-year-old shared a series of photos, including a mirror … Read more
Cryptocurrency mogul Do Kwon has been extradited to the United States from Montenegro following a months-long legal battle. The founder of Terraform Labs was handed over to FBI agents at Podgorica Airport on December 31, 2024. Do Kwon had faced extradition requests from both South Korea and the US, with courts in Montenegro overturning multiple … Read more
A gunman has killed 12 people, including two children, and seriously injured four others in southern Montenegro. The shootings began at a restaurant in the village of Bajice near Cetinje on Wednesday. The shooter, Aleksandar Martinović, 45, turned his gun on himself after being cornered by police. He died from his self-inflicted injuries during transport … Read more
Protesters in Syria held a sit-in demanding justice for four activists who were forcibly disappeared in 2013. Razan Zaitouneh, Wael Hamadeh, Samira Khalil, and Nazem Hammadi were taken from their Violation Documentation Center in Douma, northeast of Damascus. Zaitouneh was a prominent human rights activist known for her impartial stance on the Syrian conflict. She … Read more
Big Lots, the discount retailer facing financial struggles, has reached a deal with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners to transfer assets to other retailers. Variety Wholesalers, a North Carolina-based company with several discount retail chains, plans to acquire between 200 and 400 locations under the Big Lots brand. According to a press release, Variety Wholesalers will … Read more