At least 400 miners are still trapped underground in South Africa two months after a police raid. Footage obtained by a local rights group, Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA), shows dozens of dead bodies and emaciated men in the mine. The videos, verified by Reuters, show piles of miners’ bodies wrapped in sacks … Read more
The United States has the highest “disease burden” among all countries, with Americans spending an average of over 12 years suffering from disease, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. A global survey of 183 WHO member nations found that the US had the largest healthspan-lifespan gap, meaning … Read more
Bitcoin has dropped sharply from its post-Trump election victory peak of almost $110,000 per bitcoin to under $91,000, sparking concerns that a potential price crash is imminent. The combined crypto market has struggled to hold onto gains, with momentum sapped by positive economic updates that suggest the Federal Reserve may not cut interest rates this … Read more
Retail giant Walmart has introduced a new brand identity featuring its iconic logo as the sole branding element. The company aims to rebrand without revealing its name, joining a select few companies like Nike and McDonald’s that can effectively use their logos alone. A major overhaul of its brand assets took place since 2008, with … Read more
Bo Nix, the rookie quarterback of the Denver Broncos, revealed during Monday’s locker cleanout that he suffered a transverse process fracture in his back during the team’s four-game winning streak. Despite playing through the injury, which occurred right before a crucial game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Nix did not miss any time and instead … Read more
Belly fat is a common concern for many Americans as the New Year’s resolutions take off. While it may seem like a problem caused by overindulging in holiday treats, belly fat has a significant impact on overall health and can be classified into two main types: subcutaneous fat and visceral fat. Subcutaneous fat accounts for … Read more
A website has been blocked by its security service after an action was triggered, potentially indicating a malicious attempt to compromise the site. The blockage may be caused by submitting sensitive information or entering an incorrect SQL command, as well as sending malformed data. To report the issue and potentially lift the block, users can … Read more
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently appeared on “The Joe Rogan Experience,” where he discussed his company’s experiences with the Biden administration’s efforts to censor COVID-19-related content. In August, Zuckerberg admitted that Meta had previously censored such content at the request of the government. However, since then, the company has reevaluated its approach to handling government … Read more
The Federal Reserve’s interest rate cuts aimed to lower borrowing costs but are facing resistance from bond markets. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury surged above 4.8% last week, its highest level since November 2023, while the 30-year counterpart is close to hitting 5%. Rising rates will impact mortgage and loan costs. A strong … Read more
The US oil price rally has continued into the new week after the Biden administration imposed harsh sanctions on Russian oil exports. WTI crude for February delivery jumped 3.0% to $78.77 per barrel, while Brent crude for March delivery rose 1.8% to $81.18 per barrel. The sanctions target 180 vessels, senior Russian oil executives, and … Read more