A stampede during the massive Hindu festival in northern India has left 30 people dead and 90 injured. The late release of casualty figures was seen as shielding the political fortunes of a local leader with national aspirations. The pre-dawn stampede occurred at the Maha Kumbh Mela, a 45-day festival that drew millions of pilgrims … Read more
The BBC has apologized to an employee who alleged that comedian and former broadcaster Russell Brand exposed himself to her in a bathroom in 2008. The incident was not reported until 2019, when a staff member encouraged the woman to come forward. An internal investigation, led by director of editorial complaints and reviews Peter Johnston, … Read more
Get ready to embark on a fun-filled adventure on Hello Kitty Island, where friendship and exploration come together. This charming game lets you befriend iconic characters like Hello Kitty, Kuromi, and Cinnamoroll as you restore an abandoned island to its former glory. Your journey will take you through eight distinct regions, from the ocean’s depths … Read more
Scientists have identified the Camp Hill virus, a henipavirus, in shrews in Alabama, marking its first detection in North America. Researchers from the University of Queensland have discovered the first henipavirus detected in North America. The presence of this virus was confirmed by Dr. Rhys Parry, who found it in northern short-tailed shrews. Henipaviruses, such … Read more
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, according to a new report from the American Heart Association. In 2022, over 941,600 Americans died from cardiovascular disease, a 10,000-person increase from the previous year. The report also found that one person dies every 34 seconds from cardiovascular disease, or nearly 2,500 … Read more
Victor Wembanyama has been nominated as an All-Star reserve for the first time in his NBA career, marking a historic milestone for the young San Antonio Spurs player. This marks the first time a Spurs player has made the All-Star game since Dejounte Murray in 2022. Wemby’s impressive stats this season, averaging 24.4 points, 10.8 … Read more
Intel reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results, but missed revenue forecasts due to slow demand for data center chips. The company’s shares rose 3.8% in after-hours trading. Intel’s quarterly report revealed a 7% year-over-year decline in revenue to $14.26 billion, beating estimates of $13.81 billion. However, the forecast for current-quarter revenue was lower than expected, at $11.7-12.7 … Read more
A Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup called DeepSeek has left one of its databases exposed online, exposing sensitive information such as chat history, secret keys, and API secrets. This allowed malicious actors to potentially access the data. The database, hosted at oauth2callback.deepseek[.]com:9000 and dev.deepseek[.]com:9000, enabled unauthorized access to internal data without requiring authentication. ClickHouse’s HTTP … Read more
The 2025 WWE Royal Rumble is generating significant buzz, with a record-breaking field of talented Superstars competing in both the men’s and women’s matches. While fans can’t wait to see the action unfold on February 1 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, here’s what we know about the confirmed card and entrants. The premium live … Read more
The Jacksonville Jaguars have appointed Anthony Campanile as their new defensive coordinator, according to a team announcement on Thursday. The 42-year-old coaching veteran has extensive experience working with top defenses and will join the team in 2025. Campanile spent the 2024 season with the Green Bay Packers, where they ranked seventh in the NFL in … Read more