Apple Teases OLED iPad Pro Launch This Year

Apple is planning to release its new OLED iPad Pro models later this year, according to a supplier-focused report from The Elec. The devices are expected to feature upgraded internals, including the M5 chip, but the external design will remain largely the same as the current version. The report suggests that Apple might have initially … Read more

Amber Heard’s Iconic Role in The Informers Sparks Renewed Attention

Amber Heard’s performance in the 2008 film The Informers is capturing the internet’s attention once again. The movie, set in decadent 1980s Los Angeles, follows multiple stories of excess, privilege, and moral decay. Heard played Christie, a sultry and enigmatic character whose allure perfectly fits the film’s hedonistic tone. Heard’s captivating presence and uninhibited confidence … Read more

Trump Unveils First-Day Executive Orders, Raises Tariff Hopes

US President Donald Trump signed multiple executive orders on his first day back in office, including a national energy emergency declaration and approval of US withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement. Trump also hinted at imposing trade tariffs on Mexico and Canada, aiming for a 25% duty. However, no immediate tariffs were imposed. The president … Read more

See 6 Visible Planets in January Night Sky

Astronomers are excited about the upcoming “planet parade” in January’s night sky, where six planets will be visible at once. However, this event isn’t rare or extraordinary. The planets’ alignment occurs because they orbit the sun along a line called the ecliptic, making them appear on a straight line from our vantage point on Earth. … Read more

Japan’s Nakai Scandal Forces Companies to Pull Fuji TV Ads

A scandal involving Japanese former SMAP star Masahiro Nakai has prompted dozens of companies, including major sponsors Nissan and Toyota, to pull their advertisements from Fuji TV. The move comes after a report in December revealed a 90 million yen (US$578,000) settlement between Nakai and a woman alleging sexual assault at a 2023 dinner party. … Read more

1099-K Tax Form Threshold Lowered to $5,000 Starting This Year

The IRS has lowered the threshold for receiving a 1099-K tax form from $20,000 to $5,000 starting this year. This means more people will receive these forms, even if they’re not self-employed. According to Mark Steber, senior vice president and chief tax information officer at Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, third-party platforms like PayPal, Venmo, and … Read more

Chimpanzees Caught Peeing Together, A Social Phenomenon

A recent study published in Current Biology found that when one chimpanzee urinates, others in the group are more likely to follow suit, a phenomenon dubbed “contagious urination.” The research suggests this behavior could be rooted in social hierarchy, with lower-ranking individuals more likely to pee when others do. This unexpected finding has significant implications … Read more

North Korean Soldier’s Bizarre Behavior Amid Capture

A Ukrainian paratroop unit captured a North Korean soldier who attempted to take his own life before expressing interest in watching Korean romance movies, it was reported on Tuesday. The 95th assault brigade soldier described the scene where the soldier, already wounded in battle, suddenly ran and hit his head on a pillar while being … Read more

Ransomware Attackers Use “Vishing” via Microsoft Teams

Ransomware attackers are using a tactic called “vishing” to target organizations, posing as tech support and tricking employees into allowing remote access to their systems. The attackers send large numbers of spam messages to the employee’s email inbox, followed by a call from “tech support” via Microsoft Teams, asking them to allow remote access to … Read more

Israeli Assault on Jenin Kills at Least Seven Palestinians

Israel launched a major offensive in Jenin, a city in the northern occupied West Bank, days after a ceasefire in Gaza took hold. The attack killed at least seven Palestinians and wounded 35 others, according to Palestinian health ministry reports. The Israeli military began a “counterterrorism operation” in Jenin, known as the “Iron Wall,” which … Read more