The US has imposed severe sanctions on Russia’s energy sector, including its oil industry, in an effort to cut off funding for Moscow’s war against Ukraine. The move comes as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. The sanctions, introduced just over a week before Biden leaves office, target hundreds of individuals … Read more
Two ancient marine molluscs with unique, spiky “hairstyles” have been discovered at a UK site. The fossils, which date back 430 million years, were found in the Herefordshire Lagerstätte and belong to a group of molluscs known as Aculifera. Mark Sutton from Imperial College London and his team discovered these finds. Sutton notes that while … Read more
Actress Mandy Moore has fired back at critics who questioned her decision to share a GoFundMe page on Instagram to support her in-laws, whose home was destroyed in the ongoing wildfires in Southern California. Moore’s husband, musician Taylor Goldsmith, also suffered damage to his own family home. Moore wrote in an Instagram post that she … Read more
Market Watch Exclusive: Martin Shkreli Warns of Upcoming Market Crash In a stunning move, Martin Shkreli, infamous as the “Pharma Bro,” has announced his intention to short several prominent quantum computing companies, citing similarities between the current market and the dotcom bubble of the late 1990s. Shkreli’s comments come on the heels of the December … Read more
A critical piece of evidence has been lost in the investigation into the deadly Jeju Air passenger jet crash that killed 179 people last month. The flight recorder, which contains vital data on the plane’s systems and operations, stopped recording for its final four minutes. The black box, consisting of the cockpit voice recorder and … Read more
AOL, part of the Yahoo family of brands, has set a new cookie policy for its users. The policy allows users to customize their preferences regarding cookie usage and personal data collection. Users can choose to reject all cookies and personal data for additional purposes or manage their settings through the ‘Manage privacy settings’ option. … Read more
Microsoft is rumored to be considering releasing its iconic franchises, including Halo: The Master Chief collection, on the PlayStation platform. This move would mark a significant shift in strategy for Xbox, which has traditionally focused on exclusivity and console sales. Microsoft’s latest statement about being open to multi-platform releases may signal a broader expansion of … Read more
A raging fire in the San Gabriel Mountains has devastated Altadena and surrounding neighborhoods, but NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has managed to stay untouched. The Eaton fire has burned over 14,000 acres and is only 3% contained, with over 1,000 residents evacuated. Firefighters have successfully kept the flames away from JPL, which is home … Read more
Thousands of protesters gathered in the German town of Riesa on Saturday to protest the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party’s congress, where Alice Weidel was chosen as the party’s candidate for chancellor in next month’s election. The meeting aimed to approve co-leader Weidel as the AfD’s top contender but faced significant opposition from protesters who … Read more
Penn State coach James Franklin acknowledged the Nittany Lions’ struggles completing passes to receivers in their loss to Notre Dame. The team was held back by a defense that used man coverage, making it difficult for quarterback Drew Allar to convert throws. Allar went 12-of-23 passing with 135 yards and an interception, which led to … Read more