At least 10 Palestinians, including a child, have been killed and 40 injured in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin following a “large-scale military operation” launched by the Israeli military, police, and Shin Bet security agency. The operation, dubbed “Iron Wall,” aims to eradicate terrorism in Jenin. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the start … Read more
A search for a missing Domino’s pizza delivery driver in Minnesota continues as authorities found his car over 100 miles away in Wisconsin. Shuefaub Xiong, 42, was reported missing on January 14 after he failed to return home from work at the restaurant. Police discovered Xiong’s Toyota Camry unoccupied on Sunday in Superior, Wisconsin. A … Read more
Ransomware gangs are increasingly using email bombing followed by posing as tech support in Microsoft Teams calls to trick employees into allowing remote control and install malware that provides access to the company network. The threat actors send thousands of spam messages over a short period, then call the target from an adversary-controlled Office 365 … Read more
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is urging European leaders to stand firm against Russia as the United States installs a new president skeptical of global alliances and continued aid. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Zelensky warned that Europe must learn to take care of itself without American assistance. Zelensky said that America … Read more
Goldman Sachs has expanded its management committee and appointed new executives to lead various divisions ahead of a potential increase in dealmaking activity. The bank’s CEO, David Solomon, said the new group of leaders represents “the very best” of the firm’s culture and will help advance strategic objectives. The management committee, established in 1965, is … Read more
Nvidia, a leading provider of AI infrastructure chips, has seen its share price surge from around $11 in late 2022 to nearly $140 today. Despite concerns about valuations overshooting their mark, the company’s sub-50 price-to-sales ratio indicates it remains fairly valued. In comparison, quantum computing companies like Rigetti sport price-to-sales ratios over 100. Nvidia’s consistent … Read more
EA has finally decided to shut down its long-maligned Origin app, citing it’s being replaced by a new app that also faces criticism for its clunky interface and limited compatibility. The transition won’t be seamless, especially for users running 32-bit versions of Windows or Mac. For those on 64-bit machines, the change might seem minor, … Read more
US President Donald Trump has been accused of corruption over his new multibillion-dollar cryptocurrency meme coin, $TRUMP. Former government ethics officials and presidential experts have described the venture as a “shameful” conflict of interest, citing concerns that it could benefit from Mr Trump’s policies. The president had launched the coin ahead of his inauguration, with … Read more
For decades, we’ve imagined our ancient ancestors as fierce hunters, feasting on raw meat. However, new research published in Science reveals that early relatives of present-day humans were mostly vegetarians. Scientists analyzed tooth enamel samples from seven prehistoric humans of the genus Australopithecus, who lived in southern Africa around 3.5 million years ago. The study, … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Johnson & Johnson’s nasal spray, called Spravato, as a stand-alone treatment for adults with major depressive disorder that is difficult to treat. The approval makes Spravato the first-ever therapy for this type of depression. Spravato is effective in improving depressive symptoms within 24 hours after treatment and … Read more