Nicolas Sarkozy Goes on Trial for Libyan Election Funding Allegations

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has gone on trial in Paris, accused of taking millions of euros from late Libyan leader Col Muammar Gaddafi’s funds to finance his 2007 election campaign. The prosecution alleges that Sarkozy promised to help Gaddafi combat his reputation with Western countries. Sarkozy, 69, denies the charges and claims they were … Read more

Emilia Pérez Wins Big at Golden Globes with Musical Drama

The Golden Globes honored Emilia Pérez and The Brutalist last night, despite The Brutalist being difficult to watch. However, Emilia Pérez is available on Netflix since its release in November. The film follows four women in Mexico as they pursue their happiness. It stars Karla Sofía Gascón as Emilia, a cartel leader who fakes her … Read more

AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro Powers HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a Laptop

AMD’s Strix Halo platform is set to dominate this year’s CES with its powerful Zen 5 chips, featuring an extremely strong integrated GPU. As part of its workstation and creator market strategy, AMD has partnered with HP to launch the new HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a laptop. The HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a boasts a … Read more

Apple Settles Siri Lawsuit with $95 Million Payout, Debunks “Always Listening” Conspiracy Theories

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit that alleged the company’s Siri interactions were recorded without users’ consent. However, Apple maintains that its privacy protections have never been used for targeted advertising. The lawsuit stemmed from a 2019 report in the Guardian that revealed Apple’s use of contractors to “grade” Siri … Read more

Zendaya and Tom Holland ‘Engaged’ After Golden Globes Ring Reveal

Actress Zendaya sparked engagement speculation after wearing a diamond ring on her left hand at the Golden Globes. According to reports, the 28-year-old actress is indeed engaged to Spider-Man co-star Tom Holland. The two have been together since 2021 and were recently spotted showing off their rings at an event. Zendaya’s diamond ring, which appears … Read more

Nutritionist Reconsiders Ultra-Processed Foods in Diet

A year ago, nutritionist Rob Hobson tried to cut ultra-processed foods (UPFs) from his diet entirely, adopting a “vigilante” approach to cooking from scratch. However, after realizing the impracticality of this method, he has reevaluated his stance on UPFs and now incorporates them into his diet in moderation. Studies have linked high intake of UPFs … Read more

Jets Secure 32-20 Win Over Dolphins in Week 18

The New York Jets ended the season with a 32-20 victory over the Miami Dolphins, giving their fans something to be happy about despite finishing 5-12. The win also eliminated Miami from the postseason after their loss and Denver Broncos win. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers led the Jets’ offense, completing 23 of 36 passes for 274 … Read more

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Winter Storm Brings Power Outages to Thousands in Kentucky

A major winter storm that began on Sunday morning and continued overnight Monday blanketed Kentucky with snow and ice, leaving around 55,000 people without power as of early afternoon. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for many areas of the state. The storm’s impact is expected to continue through Monday evening, … Read more

Tesla’s EV Sector Outlook: Mixed Signals Ahead

Tesla’s stock surge in December, driven by Elon Musk’s endorsement of Donald Trump, has investors taking notice. However, the electric vehicle sector as a whole is facing mixed signals ahead. Data from S&P Global Market Intelligence shows that Tesla’s stock rose 17% in December, but EV charging companies like ChargePoint Holdings and EVgo saw their … Read more