Stars Take Center Stage at US Presidential Inauguration Ceremonies

The US presidential inauguration ceremony has become a highlight of American music, with superstars taking to the stage to perform and bless the incoming leader. The event’s glitz and glamour have been a staple for over seven decades, dating back to Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 1941 inauguration. From James Brown, who performed alongside Republican President Richard … Read more

AI Model Faces Unresolved Errors in Gameplay Testing

A recent development in artificial intelligence testing has revealed a peculiar issue with the game’s performance. The testing results show that the game is encountering unresolved errors when attempting to process certain inputs, as indicated by “NaN / NaN” displays. This error persists even after implementing safety measures and adjustments. As such, developers are now … Read more

TikTok Restored in US Hours After Darkening Service

TikTok restored its service for some US users just hours after the app went dark due to a federal law requiring app stores to remove it if ByteDance, the company’s China-based parent, didn’t sell its US operations to an approved buyer by Sunday. In a statement announcing the restoration of service, TikTok thanked President-elect Donald … Read more

Winter Storm Demi Brings Snow and Freezing Temperatures to Mid-Atlantic

A winter storm dubbed Winter Storm Demi has brought snow and freezing temperatures to the Mid-Atlantic region, causing multiple vehicle accidents and travel disruptions. The National Weather Service declared a state of emergency in New Jersey, while Washington D.C. issued a cold weather emergency. A pileup on Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania resulted in at least … Read more

3 Long-Term Winners to Outperform S&P 500 in Next 5 Years

A bull market has pushed the S&P 500 up 22% over the past year, but historically, it has averaged about 10% returns annually. To beat the index, investors can focus on companies with growing revenue and earnings. Three Motley Fool contributors recommend Uber Technologies (UBER), MercadoLibre (MELI), and Cava Group (CAVA) as long-term winners. Uber … Read more

Matt Healy Reveals New Music Inspired By Taylor Swift Relationship

British singer Matt Healy is set to release his sixth album, which is rumored to be inspired by his brief relationship with Taylor Swift. The Tortured Poets Department, Swift’s 2024 album, hints at the on-again-off-again romance between the two, with songs such as “But Daddy I Love Him” and “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived”. … Read more

Nelly Defends Performing at Trump Inauguration Ball

Rapper Nelly has come forward to defend his decision to perform at an inaugural ball following US President-elect Donald Trump’s swearing-in ceremony. The Grammy winner took to YouTube to address the backlash through a chat with fellow rapper Willie D. Nelly stated that he was performing because it was an honor and he respected the … Read more

Growing Grievance and Trust: A Global Backlash Against Institutions

A growing sense of grievance against institutions is spreading globally, with citizens increasingly advocating for self-interest over collective well-being. The Edelman Trust Barometer 2025 found that nearly two-thirds of respondents now fear being discriminated against, and nearly three-quarters worry about their pay not keeping up with inflation. The root cause of this discontent lies in … Read more

Microsoft Releases January 2025 Patch Tuesday Updates and WinRE Dynamic Updates

Microsoft has released several updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11 in the latest Patch Tuesday cycle. The updates are available under various KB numbers, including KB5049981, KB5050008, KB5049993, and KB5050013 for Windows 10, and KB5050009 and KB5050021 for Windows 11. In addition to the regular security patches, Microsoft has also released recovery updates that … Read more

API Request Exceeded: What It Means for You

When an application programming interface (API) request exceeds its allowed number of requests within a given timeframe, it triggers a “429 Too Many Requests” error. This error occurs when the server receives more requests than it can handle within a specified period. The threshold varies depending on the API provider and the type of request … Read more