Iran has executed a record number of women, at least 31 since the start of 2024, according to human rights NGO Iran Human Rights. The Norwegian organization condemned the Iranian judicial system, calling it “brutal and inhuman.” Since 2010, IHR documented 241 executions of women, mostly for murder or drug-related crimes. The NGO argues that … Read more
Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster, the former husband of Hugh Jackman, have been spotted holding hands and smiling at each other in Santa Monica. The surprise sighting comes just over a year after Deborra-Lee Furness and Hugh announced their separation. Deborra-Lee Furness and her 56-year-old husband had stated that they would be pursuing individual growth … Read more
A newly-discovered comet, Comet ATLAS (C/2024 G3), is expected to light up the night sky in the coming weeks, potentially shining brighter than planet Venus. The comet will make its closest approach to the sun on January 13, coming within 8.3 million miles of our star. During this passage, the comet is predicted to shine … Read more
Modern Healthcare, a well-known website in the healthcare industry, has temporarily taken users through a verification process due to security concerns. Upon visiting their site (www.modernhealthcare.com), users are prompted to confirm they are human before proceeding. The verification step is designed to protect the website from potential cyber threats and ensure user safety. Source: https://www.modernhealthcare.com/digital-health/fda-guidance-ai-medical-devices-regulation
Taiwan’s coastguard has detained a Chinese-owned vessel suspected of damaging an undersea internet cable, causing limited disruption to services. The Shunxing 39, registered in Cameroon but reportedly owned by a Hong Kong company with links to mainland China, was briefly detained on Friday after being accused of dragging its anchor over the international subsea cable … Read more
A recent initiative has been launched to stimulate economic growth by investing in local communities. The program, dubbed “More for You,” aims to provide financial support to small businesses and individuals in need, with the ultimate goal of creating jobs and driving economic development. The initiative is backed by a coalition of local organizations and … Read more
A security alert has been issued for the website vpm.org, which requires visitors to enable JavaScript and cookies to proceed. The alert is being managed by Cloudflare, a performance and security company. To resolve this issue, users are advised to adjust their browser settings to allow JavaScript and cookies. Source: https://www.vpm.org/news/2025-01-06/glenn-youngkin-danny-avula-winter-storm-central-virginia-national-guard
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has become embroiled in a series of disputes, including a failed attempt to broker a cage match with Elon Musk. The billionaire entrepreneur was interested in fighting Musk, but backed out due to an old injury. Zuckerberg recently welcomed three new board members to Meta, including John Elkann, chief executive of … Read more
Former Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott has signed a new contract with the Los Angeles Chargers, joining forces with his former teammate Joey Bosa and fellow Buckeye J.K. Dobbins. The move comes as Elliott seeks to revive his NFL career with a playoff contender after being released by the Dallas Cowboys last week. Elliott’s … Read more
The number of people executed in Iran rose to 901 last year, including 31 women, according to the United Nations human rights office. Most cases involved drug-related offences, but some were political dissidents and victims of domestic violence. In at least 15 years, the number of executions has reached its highest level since 2015. The … Read more