Israel’s Main News Site Under Maintenance

The Times of Israel website is currently experiencing technical difficulties, with the site being temporarily unavailable due to maintenance. A quick check on their status indicates that they are waiting for users to enable JavaScript and cookies in order to proceed with access to the site. Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/hamas-gave-released-hostages-gift-bags-with-mementos-of-time-in-captivity

TikTok Returns Amid Trump’s Promise to Pause Ban

US users were briefly cut off from the popular video-sharing platform after a federal ban took effect on Saturday. President-elect Donald Trump has promised to pause the ban, citing its coincidental timing and his desire to work with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The Supreme Court ruled that the risk to national security posed by TikTok’s … Read more

Mumbai Police Track Down Attacker Using Digital Payment Record

A paratha purchase made by Google Pay led Mumbai Police to track down Shariful Islam Shehzad, who is accused of stabbing Saif Ali Khan six times in a suspected attempted burglary incident. The 30-member police team worked tirelessly to follow up on leads and surveillance footage to finally apprehend the suspect. Shehzad, a Bangladeshi national … Read more

Hidden Supermassive Black Holes Discovered Across Universe

Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery, revealing that approximately 35% of supermassive black holes in the universe are concealed from view. Using data from NASA’s Infrared Astronomical Satellite (IRAS) and the Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NuSTAR), scientists identified hundreds of probable hidden black holes. The combined infrared and high-energy X-ray observations allowed researchers to peer … Read more

Samsung Galaxy S25 Launch Date and Features Revealed

Samsung is set to unveil its latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S25 series, on January 22 at 1 PM ET. The event will be livestreamed on Samsung’s official website and YouTube platforms. In anticipation of the launch, we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to everything we know so far. The Galaxy S25 series is expected to … Read more

Meghan Markle’s Royal Image Takes Hit Amid Bullying Allegations

Meghan Markle’s efforts to rebrand herself as a loving and approachable figure have hit a snag after bullying allegations resurfaced. A recent Vanity Fair profile marking five years since her departure from royal life reignited claims that she bullied staff during her time at Kensington Palace, with some former employees requiring therapy due to the … Read more

API Request Limit Exceeded: What You Need to Know

When you send an HTTP request to a web server, it’s possible for the server to become overwhelmed with traffic and refuse your request. This can happen when you’re making too many requests in a short amount of time, causing the server to exceed its limit. The error code 429 is commonly known as “Too … Read more

Bird Flu Mutations Worry Experts, Current Treatments Still Effective

Researchers at Texas Biomed have identified nine mutations in a strain of bird flu found in a person in Texas that makes it more deadly and efficient at replicating in the human brain. However, current approved antiviral treatments remain effective against this strain. A team of scientists has discovered a new strain of bird flu … Read more

Windows 10 Gets Enhanced Calendar App with Holiday Illustrations

Microsoft has added a new feature to the Windows 10 calendar app, which includes holiday-related pictures and weather forecasts. The feature is currently hidden by default and can only be enabled using Vivetool, a tool that allows users to test and modify beta builds. The updated calendar app aims to make it more visually appealing … Read more

Washington Commanders Players Wear All-Black as a Statement

Washington Commanders General Manager Adam Peters was seen entering the locker room wearing an all-black outfit, joined by about a dozen other players who also wore black attire. The predominantly black ensemble stood out against the white walls and wooden lockers of the locker room. When asked if the players coordinated their outfits, some insisted … Read more