The World Health Organization (WHO) is mobilizing efforts to support the response to a recent outbreak of Sudan virus disease in Uganda. The disease, which belongs to the same family as Ebola virus disease, has been confirmed in one case at Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala. WHO is deploying senior public health experts and … Read more
The Toronto Blue Jays have signed eight-time All-Star and three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer to a one-year, $15.5 million contract. Scherzer, 41, joins the Blue Jays after two years with the Texas Rangers and brings a wealth of experience to the team’s pitching staff. Scherzer has struggled with health issues in recent seasons, … Read more
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg warned employees that those who leak confidential information will be fired. In an internal memo, chief information security officer Guy Rosen said the company takes leaks seriously and will take action to protect its interests. The move comes after a leaked all-hands meeting where Zuckerberg expressed frustration with the leaking of … Read more
Five Thai farm workers, who were kidnapped during the October 2023 attacks by Hamas on Israel, have been released after being held for almost 500 days in Gaza. The hostages, Pongsak Thaenna, Sathian Suwannakham, Watchara Sriaoun, Bannawat Saethao, and Surasak Lamnao, were handed over to the Red Cross on Thursday. Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra … Read more
Nothing, a tech company known for challenging leading smartphone brands like Apple, has announced its latest phone model – the Phone 3a series. The unexpected move comes just days after a leaked email revealed big plans for 2025. The Phone 3a is believed to be an affordable option with slightly reduced specs compared to its … Read more
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg discussed the challenges of internal transparency at an all-hands meeting, where he avoided addressing a $25 million settlement with Donald Trump. The company will pay $22 million for Trump’s Presidential Library. Zuckerberg noted that everything he says internally leaks, leading to the decision to use a poll system in place of … Read more
Nintendo has announced that it will add “Time Warrior Turok” and “Violence Killer TUROK NEW GENERATION” to the Nintendo Switch Online service starting January 31, 2025. These classic games can be played by subscribers to the Nintendo Switch Online + Additional Pack. “Turok the Time Warrior,” released in 1997 for the Nintendo 64, is set … Read more
The 2024-25 NBA All-Star teams are now complete, with the reserves announced in a TNT broadcast last Thursday night. Six first-time honorees were selected among the 14 reserves, adding to the excitement of this year’s event. Among the Eastern Conference reserves is Victor Wembanyama from the San Antonio Spurs, marking his first trip to the … Read more
Scientists have long puzzled over the presence of liquid water on ancient Mars, which is surprisingly warm given its distance from the sun. A new study by Harvard researchers has shed light on this enigma by uncovering a previously unknown mechanism driving the Martian climate’s fluctuations. The team, led by Danica Adams, used photochemical modeling … Read more
NBA coaches have selected Victor Wembanyama as a first-time All-Star for his impressive performance with the San Antonio Spurs. The 14-year-old center is one of six rookie players chosen this year, marking the fourth time in Spurs history that a player has made it to the All-Star Game in their first or second season. Spurs … Read more