US banking giant JPMorgan Chase has effectively ended its hybrid work arrangement, requiring employees to return to the office full-time. The move comes as the company seeks to boost productivity and collaboration among staff. This change in policy marks a shift away from flexible remote work arrangements that were introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Source: … Read more
The US Treasury Department has imposed sweeping sanctions on Russia’s oil industry, targeting companies Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, over 180 tankers, and more than a dozen energy officials and executives. Oil prices surged as the news sent shockwaves through the market, with Brent gaining $2.84 to close at $79.76 per barrel, while US crude oil … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday, amid efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza. The meeting follows Witkoff’s visit to Doha, where he met Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. Netanyahu dispatched a high-level delegation to Qatar to advance talks with … Read more
A new study published in Nature Microbiology reveals that food quality and diversity, rather than diet type, have a significant impact on the structure of the gut microbiome. Researchers analyzed over 21,000 individuals following vegan, vegetarian, or omnivorous diets in the US, UK, and Italy, finding that those with higher plant-based food consumption had more … Read more
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang sparked a tech backlash when he said useful quantum computers are years away. The comment sent stocks of quantum computing companies tumbling, despite impressive company announcements. Huang’s statement on the timeline for practical quantum applications was seen as a reality check by investors. He suggested that 15-30 years is a realistic … Read more
The music biopic Better Man, directed by Michael Gracey, defies conventional expectations. Instead of a sober reconstruction of Robbie Williams’ life, the movie veers into fantasy territory, blending fact and fiction to create an immersive experience. At its core, it’s not about being faithful to reality but about evoking emotions and sensations. Williams is played … Read more
Wildfires in the Los Angeles area have caused significant disruptions to NASA data centers. The Physical Oceanography Distributed Active Archive Center (PO.DAAC) and its website are experiencing operational issues, which may also affect Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) and Sentinel-6a data flow. Additionally, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California has been evacuated due … Read more
British researchers have discovered a diet rich in wholegrain bread, vegetables, and beans can help prevent food poisoning by nurturing beneficial bacteria in the gut. The study, which analyzed the microbiome of 12,000 people from 45 countries, found that those with high levels of fibre had higher protection against bugs that cause food poisoning. According … Read more
A new version of the Banshee MacOS Stealer malware has been detected by Check Point Research (CPR), putting over 100 million macOS users at risk. The malware, which targets browser credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, and other sensitive data, uses advanced encryption techniques to evade detection by antivirus engines. Undetected for over two months, Banshee’s latest version … Read more
Archaeologists have made a groundbreaking discovery in Grand Traverse Bay off the shore of Lake Michigan. The ancient structure, dubbed “Michigan’s Stonehenge,” is estimated to be around 9,000 years old and features stones carefully arranged over a mile long. While smaller than its English counterpart, the stones show intentional placement and vary in size from … Read more