The 2024 NFL season wraps up with a doubleheader on Saturday, January 4, 2025, in Week 18. Two teams will face off in the afternoon and evening. The Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens will kick off the doubleheader at 4:30 p.m. ET, airing on ABC and ESPN. The game can be streamed on ESPN+ through … Read more
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is supporting calls for a national inquiry in the United Kingdom into the child abuse scandal involving grooming gangs, particularly those of South Asian or British Pakistani heritage. He described the scandal as “the worst mass crime against the people of Britain ever.” The UK has been grappling with the issue … Read more
The Cleveland Browns are set to face off against their division rivals, the Baltimore Ravens, with a dismal 3-13 record and a staggering 19.5-point point spread in their favor. This marks the largest deficit in franchise history since Hue Jackson’s 0-16 team in 2017. Missing four starters on defense and three on offense, the Browns’ … Read more
Microsoft’s Windows 10 remains the dominant desktop operating system, with a market share of 62.7% in December 2024, according to Statcounter figures. In contrast, Windows 11’s share fell to 34.12%, despite being slightly higher than its share this time last year. The reason behind Windows 10’s continued dominance is unclear, but analysts suggest that it … Read more
A significant solar flare was detected on January 3, causing widespread concern. The X 1.2 class flare lasted for 20 minutes and was the strongest of three similar flares recorded in December. These intense bursts of solar plasma can trigger geomagnetic storms when they reach Earth’s atmosphere. Source: https://en.mehrnews.com/news/226428/This-year-s-first-most-intense-solar-flare-registered-Friday
New York City’s congestion pricing plan is set to charge drivers up to $15 per day to enter certain areas of the city. However, low-income workers are expected to be disproportionately affected by the new policy. The plan will apply to vehicles with annual emissions above 95 grams per liter. Drivers who own or lease … Read more
As the holiday season comes to a close, winter weather warnings and safety tips become increasingly important. Here are some key concerns and advice for staying safe during this time. **Winter Virus Threat**: Norovirus, RSV, and flu viruses are currently on the rise, making it essential to maintain good hygiene practices like frequent hand-washing and … Read more
Sweden’s plans for an electric battery factory have hit a snag after Northvolt, its flagship production plant, went into financial troubles. The company, which was hailed as a potential game-changer in the green energy sector, laid off around a quarter of its global workforce and filed for bankruptcy in the US. Industry experts point to … Read more
Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has declared a net worth of £208m, including luxury assets and investments. The declaration made to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) listed her wealth, including designer handbags (£1.8m), watches (£3.8m), vehicles (£1.6m), and properties in London and Japan. Paetongtarn’s father, billionaire ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, has a net worth of … Read more
Soul singer Brenton Wood has died at the age of 83. According to his manager, Manny Gallegos, Wood passed away at his home in Moreno Valley, California. Born Alfred Jesse Smith, Wood was best known for his 1967 hit “The Oogum Boogum Song,” which has been featured in various films and TV shows. Wood, a … Read more