Dr. Bill Lumsden, director of distilling and whisky creation at Glenmorangie Co., has a lifelong passion for wine that started with a humble bottle of Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile in 1984. This experience sparked his interest in wine collecting and eventually influenced his approach to whisky making. During a recent interview, Lumsden … Read more
WPP, the British advertising giant, has sent a memo to its staff requiring them to spend an average of four days a week in the office starting April. The move marks a shift towards more traditional office arrangements, following a trend among large corporations that are scaling back flexible work policies. The company, which owns … Read more
Israeli security forces have discovered the body of hostage Youssef al-Ziyadne, 53, in the Gaza Strip. His family was informed on Wednesday, and the IDF confirmed that his death did not appear to be recent. The remains were found in a tunnel in Rafah, along with two terrorists who were guarding him. Ziyadne was abducted … Read more
Samsung has confirmed plans to launch its AI-powered smartphone subscription service worldwide. The company’s vice chair, Han Jong-hee, announced that the subscription model will be available for both Galaxy phones and the Ballie AI robot starting next month. The AI Subscription Club, initially launched in South Korea last December, offers a monthly fee for access … Read more
A team of researchers and volunteers has uncovered a massive dinosaur trackway site in Oxfordshire, England, which is now considered the largest collection of fossilized footprints discovered in the United Kingdom. The five sets of tracks represent four-legged sauropods and a three-toed carnivore that roamed across a shallow lagoon in modern-day Britain around 166 million … Read more
Abbott’s Lingo, a small wearable biosensor that monitors blood glucose levels, has sparked interest among health enthusiasts despite some initial hesitation. For those with diabetes or concerned loved ones, this device offers an easy-to-use solution to track blood sugar levels and prevent potential long-term health problems. Similar products from companies like Dexcom and Conneqt Pulse … Read more
NATO is deploying 10 ships to guard underwater infrastructure in the Baltic Sea by the end of the week, according to Finnish newspaper Yle. The ships will remain at sea until April and be positioned near energy and data cables to deter sabotage attempts. The move comes after several disruptions in the region, including a … Read more
A routine inspection at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport revealed two bodies in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue plane that arrived on Monday night. The individuals have not been identified, and how they accessed the aircraft’s wheel well is under investigation by the airline. This incident is being described as “heartbreaking” by JetBlue officials. … Read more
Comedian Tim Allen is donning his tool belt once more as he returns to television with the new sitcom Shifting Gears, premiering on ABC on January 8. The show follows Matt, a widower who runs a classic-car restoration shop and must confront an unexpected challenge when his estranged daughter and her children come back into … Read more
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang made a bold claim during the CES introduction of the next-generation RTX 50-series GPUs, stating that the $549 RTX 5070 can deliver performance levels comparable to its more expensive counterpart, the $1,599 RTX 4090. However, this claim is not without controversy. The key to this performance is Nvidia’s new DLSS 4 … Read more