Scientists have discovered that some frogs use an unexpected method to move across water – a rapid series of belly flops that allow them to launch themselves upwards and out of the water. This behavior, known as “porpoising,” is made possible by a unique combination of leg thrusts and body positioning. Researchers at Virginia Tech … Read more
China is exploring a possible solution to the ongoing controversy surrounding TikTok’s ban in the United States. If the short-video app fails to successfully appeal its impending ban, Chinese officials are considering selling its US operations to Elon Musk. However, Beijing’s preferred strategy remains to keep TikTok under the ownership of its parent company, ByteDance … Read more
A critical remote command execution vulnerability (CVE-2024-50603) has been exploited in the wild, allowing hackers to install backdoors and crypto miners in Aviatrix Controller instances. The flaw was discovered on October 17, 2024, and affects all versions of Aviatrix Controller from 7.x through 7.2.4820. Threat actors are using specially crafted API requests to achieve remote … Read more
A 247sports user experienced an access denial issue while trying to view the website’s content, resulting in a HTTP error 403 message. The error is caused by a lack of authorization, preventing users from accessing certain pages or features on the site. Despite multiple attempts, the user was unable to reload and gain access to … Read more
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) BepiColombo spacecraft has completed its sixth gravitational flyby of Mercury, capturing stunning images of the planet from just a few hundred kilometers away. The latest flyby marks a significant milestone in the mission, as the spacecraft slowly gets closer to being captured by Mercury’s gravity. Launched in 2018, BepiColombo is … Read more
A father, Anthony Mitchell, and his son, Justin, both using wheelchairs, called for help during the Eaton fire in California on Wednesday morning. Despite receiving no response from emergency services within hours, both men were later found dead. Mr. Mitchell had been trying to evacuate himself and his son from their home on Terrace Street … Read more
Three major health insurance companies – Humana Inc, UnitedHealth Group, and CVS Health – are seeing significant gains in their shares today. The increase is attributed to a government proposal that could potentially raise payments for Medicare Advantage plans in 2026. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), these payments could increase … Read more
Major US banks, including JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America, have announced measures to ease mortgage repayment conditions for customers affected by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. The programs offer temporary relief from loan repayments or reduced payments. JPMorgan Chase is providing disaster forbearance for its mortgage customers, which can be extended up to 12 … Read more
A growing number of Israeli soldiers have begun speaking out against the 15-month conflict in Gaza, citing concerns over ethics and morality. Many are refusing to serve due to experiences that made them question the actions taken during the conflict. This trend reflects a shift among some young Israelis who feel uneasy about their role … Read more
US childhood vaccination rates have been declining since the pandemic began, with kindergartners being particularly affected. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nationwide vaccination rates against measles, polio, whooping cough, and chickenpox have fallen, despite average rates remaining high. The decline in vaccination rates is not limited to one state or … Read more