The United States has imposed its toughest sanctions yet on Russia’s oil sector, targeting major producers Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, as well as 183 vessels that have shipped Russian oil. The move is expected to disrupt Russia’s Arctic oil logistics, stranding crude supplies previously snapped up by Asian buyers in storage. The sanctions affect the … Read more
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has filed a lawsuit against Capital One, alleging that the bank misled customers about their savings account interest rates. The CFPB claims that Capital One used deceptive marketing to obscure differences between its two savings account options: the “360 Savings” and “360 Performance Savings” accounts. Capital One had advertised its … Read more
Best-selling author Neil Gaiman has responded to explosive allegations of sexual assault and abuse made against him by multiple women in a New York magazine article. In a statement on his website, Gaiman denied engaging in “non-consensual sexual activity with anyone” and described his relationships with the women as “entirely consensual.” The allegations, which were … Read more
OpenAI has introduced “tasks” as a new feature in ChatGPT, allowing users to automate routine tasks such as news briefings, weather updates, and reminders. The beta feature is currently available to Plus, Teams, and Pro users and enables users to schedule tasks to be completed at a future time. The concept of tasks marks a … Read more
Four viruses are currently spreading rapidly across the US, experts call it a “quad-demic”. These include COVID-19, influenza, RSV, and norovirus. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that all four viruses are circulating at high levels this winter. Respiratory illnesses like the flu, COVID, and RSV tend to spread more in … Read more
A man accused of stalking Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark has made a shocking statement during his first court appearance. The suspect, who has not been named, reportedly declared himself “guilty as charged” when asked if he was at fault for the alleged stalking incidents. The statement comes as authorities continue to investigate the claims … Read more
Sierra Leone has declared a public health emergency to combat the mpox outbreak, after confirming two cases of the deadly viral disease. The decision was made following a 21-year-old man who showed symptoms on January 6. Health Minister Austin Demby announced increased border surveillance and testing, as well as a national awareness campaign. He also … Read more
The US unemployment rate fell to 4.1% in December, beating expectations, as nonfarm payrolls increased by 256,000 jobs – the highest level since March last year. Economists had predicted a gain of 160,000 jobs. The US economy added 2.32 million jobs in 2024. While job growth is strong, not all sectors are positive. Management jobs … Read more
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A Texas man has been charged with felony stalking after allegedly sending threatening messages to Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark, who plays for the WNBA team the Fever. The suspect sent messages from a hotel near the Fever’s home arena, sparking concerns about his intentions. Authorities took swift action and charged him with a … Read more