A Los Angeles red carpet premiere for the Max medical drama series The Pitt has been canceled due to high winds and wildfires in the area. The event was scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 8, but was scrapped out of caution. The cast, including star Noah Wyle, were set to attend the premiere at the Pacific … Read more
Fierce winds have driven major wildfires across the Los Angeles area, destroying homes and businesses, and forcing thousands to flee. The Palisades fire, which grew quickly in Pacific Palisades, has burned over 3,000 acres as of Wednesday morning. Other fires have erupted near Pasadena’s Eaton Canyon in the San Gabriel Mountains and in Sylmar, in … Read more
AMD invests $20 million in Vancouver-based biotech firm Absci, which aims to develop new biologics using artificial intelligence. The partnership is seen as a way for pharmaceutical companies to leverage AMD’s AI chips and accelerate the development of protein-based medicines. CEO Sean McClain said the partnership with AMD provides “unique advantage” and access to innovative … Read more
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck the Himalayan foothills of Tibet on Tuesday, killing at least 126 people and injuring 188 in China’s Tibet region. More than 400 people were trapped under rubble but have been rescued, with an unknown number still unaccounted for in freezing weather. The epicentre was located in Tingri, about 80 km … Read more
Israeli soldiers discovered the body of 53-year-old Yosef AlZayadni in an underground tunnel in southern Gaza, raising “serious concerns” for his son Hamzah’s life. The military is investigating the circumstances behind Yosef’s death and determining if another set of remains belongs to Hamzah. Yosef, a father of 19 children, was taken captive along with three … Read more
The Washington Commanders are set to play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the postseason for the first time since 2020, with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels leading the team. Despite having a strong athletic ability, Daniels faces a high bar to clear immediately due to his lack of experience and the team’s sluggish offense. Various analysts … Read more
NASA has announced a new approach to its Mars Sample Return Program, which aims to bring the first Martian rock and sediment samples back to Earth for scientific research. The agency will pursue two landing architectures, or strategic plans, during formulation, encouraging competition and innovation, while also seeking cost and schedule savings. The program, expected … Read more
The United States has formally declared that genocide has taken place in Sudan’s northeastern region, citing the Rapid Support Forces (R.S.F.) as the main perpetrator. The declaration comes after decades of civil war, which has killed 150,000 people and displaced over 11 million others. The conflict has drawn in foreign countries and armed groups, with … Read more
Samsung has introduced its AI Subscription Club service in South Korea, allowing customers to rent home appliances without buying them. The service will expand to Galaxy smartphones and tablets next month, providing users with the opportunity to try out Samsung devices before purchasing. The subscription model could be beneficial for those who want to test … Read more
Shokz’s latest open-ear wireless earbuds, the OpenFit 2, have arrived at CES 2025 with several improvements over their predecessor, the OpenFit Air. The new buds boast an extra speaker for each earbud, dedicated to bass, mids, and highs, which enhances sound quality. These upgrades include a curved thinner ear hook design, physical buttons for simpler … Read more