China’s Trade Surplus Reaches Record $1 Trillion

China’s trade surplus reached almost $1 trillion last year, with exports exceeding imports on a massive scale. The country’s vast exports, which include everything from cars to solar panels, have been booming as its domestic economy struggles. This has offset some of the harm from a housing market crash that has scarred businesses and consumers. … Read more

Giant 200-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Skull Discovered in China

A well-preserved skull of a previously unknown species of giant dinosaur was discovered in southern China’s Lufeng Dinosaur National Geopark. The enormous skull, estimated to be up to 33 feet long, belongs to the sauropodomorph group and is likely to be the largest non-sauropod sauropodomorph found in the region. The discovery dates back to the … Read more

Samsung Unveils 2025 Monitor Line-Up with Industry-First OLED Screens

Samsung has announced its latest lineup of monitors for 2025, featuring innovative technologies that set a new standard in gaming and display performance. The company’s Smart, Odyssey, and ViewFinity ranges will see the introduction of five new models, including two “industry-firsts.” The top model is the OLED G6, a 32-inch QHD monitor with a 500Hz … Read more

Samsung Launches Galaxy Easy Compensation Scheme in Korea

Samsung has announced a new trade-in program for its Galaxy devices, offering money-back schemes for used phones without the need to purchase a new handset. The “Galaxy Easy Compensation” scheme will pay owners of older Galaxy phones for their used devices based on condition, with payouts varying between excellent, good, and recycle categories. The scheme … Read more

Lucy Liu Stands Up to Bill Murray on Charlie’s Angels Set

Lucy Liu revealed why she confronted Bill Murray on the 1999 set of the action movie Charlie’s Angels, following an altercation where Murray allegedly hurled “inexcusable and unacceptable” insults at her. Four years after recalling the incident, Liu said she stood up to Murray because it was instinctual for her to protect herself when she … Read more

15 Million Hindus Take Holy Dip at Maha Kumbh Festival

Nearly 15 million Hindus took a holy dip in freezing waters on Monday, the first day of India’s Maha Kumbh festival, surpassing expectations by six times. The festival, held every 12 years, attracts over 400 million visitors to Prayagraj in northern Uttar Pradesh. The event is a celebration of Hindu faith and harmony, with devotees … Read more

iPhone Phishing Attack: How to Protect Yourself

A new iPhone phishing attack has been discovered that takes advantage of iMessage’s built-in protection. The attackers send fake messages, such as delivery updates, that trick users into replying to them first, which disables the phone’s phishing protection. When a user replies to these messages, they enable a link that would normally be blocked by … Read more

Rare Comet Visible for First Time in 160,000 Years

A rare and bright comet, C/2024 G3 (Atlas), could be visible in the skies across the globe over the coming days for the first time in 160,000 years. According to NASA, the comet’s future brightness is notoriously hard to predict, but it has a good chance of being seen by the naked eye. The comet … Read more

Rams Show Support for LAFD in Postponed Playoff Game

The Los Angeles Rams players and coaches showed solidarity with the Los Angeles Fire Department by wearing “LAFD” T-shirts and hats during their playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night. The team, who had to evacuate some homes due to wildfires in the city, held practice at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. … Read more