Israel’s air force targeted a key Hamas hub, killing eight people including suspected terrorists, according to Palestinian authorities. The strike was carried out by military intelligence, the Shin Bet, and the Southern Command. Authorities said the complex had been used for planning terror operations. The IDF pledged to maintain a strong stance against terrorist organizations, … Read more
Egypt has unveiled several ancient discoveries near the city of Luxor, including rock-cut tombs and burial shafts dating back 3,600 years. The tombs were found at the causeway of Queen Hatshepsut’s funerary temple on the Nile’s West Bank. Artifacts found at the site include bronze coins with Alexander the Great’s image, children’s toys made of … Read more
Apple’s board of directors has recommended investors vote against a proposal to abolish the company’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. The proposal, submitted by conservative think tank the National Center for Public Policy, argues that DEI poses financial risks to companies and could make them more vulnerable to lawsuits. However, Apple maintains that it … Read more
The torching of Los Angeles has dealt a significant blow to Wall Street’s efforts to join forces with the incoming Trump administration on environmental issues. Six major US banks – JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, and Goldman Sachs – have all withdrawn from the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, which aims to … Read more
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Wall Street economists have revised their expectations for additional Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts in response to stronger-than-expected US employment data released on Friday. Bank of America, which previously predicted two quarter-point reductions this year, now believes none are necessary and warns that the next move could be a hike instead. Citigroup, however, remains optimistic about … Read more
Researchers at Tulane University analyzed data from over 40,000 US adults to find that morning coffee drinkers had a lower risk of death compared to non-drinkers. The study found that those who consumed coffee between 4am and noon had a 16% reduced chance of dying from any cause, as well as a 31% lower risk … Read more
A newly-discovered mosasaur species, Carinodens acrodon, has been found in Morocco’s Sidi Chennane phosphate mine. The species belongs to the mosasaurid genus Carinodens and is characterized by its low, rectangular, compressed teeth. Unlike other mosasaurs, which had conical or recurved teeth for catching fish and cephalopods, Carinodens acrodon’s teeth were adapted for crushing hard-shelled invertebrates. … Read more
A significant breakout in XRP has sparked hopes for a major bullish rally, while Shiba Inu (SHIB) is forming a bearish head-and-shoulders pattern that could lead to a strong downward movement. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (BTC) continues to trade at low volatility levels, leaving traders and investors concerned about the potential for a directional move. XRP’s recent … Read more
As winter weather approaches South Carolina, some areas may see snowfall. But what exactly are snowflakes and how do they form? According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), snowflakes are tiny ice crystals that develop from water droplets freezing onto pollen or dust particles in the air. As these ice crystals fall towards … Read more