Israeli Military Chief Resigns Over Failure to Prevent Gaza Attack

Israel’s Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi announced his resignation as military chief of staff, citing his responsibility for the IDF’s failure to prevent a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. In a letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz, Halevi stated that he would step down by March 6, 2025. The resignation … Read more

Texas Man Loses Thousands After Buying Stolen Excavator

A Travis County man lost thousands of dollars after mistakenly buying a stolen excavator on Facebook Marketplace. The incident led to a warrant being issued against the seller, and the buyer is now seeking compensation. According to reports, the man purchased the excavator thinking it was legitimate but later discovered its true ownership status when … Read more

Mars’ Divide Solved by ‘Marsquakes’

NASA’s InSight lander has solved a 50-year-old mystery about Mars, revealing that ancient internal processes created the planet’s “Martian dichotomy” – the divide between its two distinct halves. The data collected by the lander suggests that the southern highlands are hotter and have thicker crust than the northern lowlands due to tectonic activity that occurred … Read more

AMD Stock Hits 52-Week Low: Is Now a Buying Opportunity?

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is trading near its 52-week low, sparking questions about whether it’s time to buy. In this article, we’ll discuss recent updates and provide insights from Neil Rozenbaum, an affiliate of The Motley Fool. As of January 16, 2025, AMD’s stock price was at a record low. However, the company has been … Read more

Planets Align for Global Skywatching Opportunity

A celestial parade is set to unfold, with at least four planets – Venus, Jupiter, Mars, and Saturn – visible to the naked eye throughout December and into February. For those in light-polluted areas or without telescopes, these iconic planets will be a treat. Meanwhile, Neptune and Uranus can also be spotted, albeit through more … Read more

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Leaked: 5 Key Features Ahead of Unpacked

A recent leak from high-profile leaker Evan Blass has provided us with the best idea yet of what features and hardware to expect from the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. With Samsung’s event set for January 22, this leak offers a clearer picture of the next-generation smartphone. Here are five key takeaways from the leaked materials: … Read more

South Korea’s President Yoon Defends Martial Law Call at Impeachment Trial

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has denied allegations that he ordered military personnel to forcibly remove lawmakers from the National Assembly during last month’s martial law declaration. At his impeachment trial, Yoon claimed that special forces soldiers sent to the legislature on December 3 were not intended to disable the assembly or prevent it from … Read more

Repurposed Medications Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk

New research suggests that commonly used medications like antibiotics, antivirals, and anti-inflammatories may help lower the risk of dementia. A study analyzing data from over 130 million people found associations between these drugs and reduced dementia risk. The findings support the idea that viral or bacterial infections may trigger common dementias and highlight the potential … Read more