Actor James Woods appeared emotional during a live interview with CNN, recounting the harrowing experience of evacuating his home in Pacific Palisades and helping rescue an elderly neighbor from the devastating wildfires that have ravaged the area. The fire has destroyed at least 1,000 structures and burned over 5,000 acres. Woods shared a personal account … Read more
xAI has released a standalone iOS app version of its Grok chatbot, which can perform functions similar to the one integrated into X. The beta app allows users to access real-time information, answer questions, and generate images. The initial test run in December was limited to a few countries, with no word on an Android … Read more
Approximately 72.5 million Social Security recipients will benefit from a 2.5% increase in their payments this year due to the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The COLA is designed to keep pace with inflation and maintain the purchasing power of beneficiaries. The COLA is based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical … Read more
Samsung will host its biannual Galaxy Unpacked Event on January 22 to unveil its new line of 2025 Galaxy S smartphones. Preorders will go live, and customers can reserve online for early bird perks. Reserving in advance comes with benefits such as a $50 Samsung credit, potential trade-in savings up to $1,250+, and a chance … Read more
Germany is trying to rescue a tanker stranded off its northern coast, which it believes is part of Russia’s “shadow fleet” – a network of tankers used to circumvent Western sanctions on Russian oil exports. The 274-meter-long Eventin was sailing from Russia to Egypt with almost 100,000 tonnes of oil when its engine failed and … Read more
The co-leader of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, Alice Weidel, has called for mass deportations of immigrants in a speech to supporters at a rally in Riesa, Saxony. The proposal, known as “remigration,” aims to forcibly remove immigrants who break the law or refuse to integrate into German society. Weidel’s statement was met … Read more
Tom Holland and Zendaya are no strangers to the spotlight. Following their engagement confirmation after Zendaya debuted her ring at the 2025 Golden Globes, comedian Dominic Holland shared his confidence in the couple’s ability to handle public pressure. Dominic, 57, attributes this confidence to Tom’s upbringing within his own family. As a 30-year-married father of … Read more
The UNC men’s basketball team’s 84-76 win over NC State in the ACC Tournament has provided a lifeline for coach Kevin Keatts, but it may not be enough to save his job. The Wolfpack was struggling this season, and a loss to Carolina could have made Keatts a hot commodity on the coaching market. Last … Read more
Comet Atlas C/2024 G3, a spectacle in the sky, is about to arrive just days after the Quadrantids meteor shower. On January 13, it will reach its closest point to the sun and to Earth, with the potential to become the brightest comet of 2025. Here’s everything you need to know. Comet C/2024 G3 was … Read more
The US government released partial guidance on securing clean fuel tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act, but fell short of finalizing key details. Biofuels groups are eager for clarity on the tax credits, which could provide a pathway for corn-based ethanol to expand its market as a feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel. The Treasury … Read more