Oil benchmarks Brent and WTI prices held steady on Wednesday as investors closely monitored President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs and national energy emergency. Brent crude futures were 18 cents lower at $79.11 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures edged down 18 cents to $75.65. Trump announced plans for a 10% tariff on … Read more
ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot, is being explored as a potential tool in mental health therapy. A recent study suggests that while it can provide accessible support and validation, its limitations make it unsuitable as a substitute for human therapists. Researchers found that ChatGPT offers practical self-help suggestions and encourages reflection on dreams, but its … Read more
A Domino’s delivery driver, Shuefaub Xiong, 42, is missing in Minnesota after failing to make deliveries and return home from his shift. He was reported missing on January 14 by the Apple Valley Police Department due to concerns for his well-being. According to investigators, Xiong arrived at work but failed to deliver pizzas to four … Read more
A bizarre game glitch has left players stuck in a loop, unable to progress or exit the game. The issue appears on two different platforms, with reports of identical errors: “NaN / NaN” and “NaN / NaN”. Developers have yet to comment on the cause of the problem. In the meantime, frustrated players are searching … Read more
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has defended Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s “awkward” gesture during a recent celebratory event, stating that it was not a Nazi salute. The gesture sparked outrage among some critics, with Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) accusing Musk of making a Heil Hitler salute behind the Presidential seal. The ADL wrote in a post … Read more
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah have shared their views on the team’s performance this season and upcoming changes. The key takeaways from their discussions include player development, roster adjustments, and potential strategies from top playoff teams like the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Washington Commanders, and Philadelphia Eagles. To … Read more
US President Donald Trump is facing a more unified front from his foreign adversaries than during his first term, amid efforts to peel Russia, Iran, and North Korea away from China’s influence. A new administration may seek to exploit divisions within these nations to pressure them, particularly Iran. However, the US ability to drive wedges … Read more
Electronic Arts (EA) will retire its Origin game distribution app on April 17, 2025, replacing it with a newer app that launched in 2022. The move comes after 14 years of controversy surrounding the original launch in 2011, when EA pulled popular games like Crysis 2 from Steam to promote its own launcher. From an … Read more
Three women held captive by Hamas for over 471 days shared their harrowing testimonies on Sunday, describing conditions that included being confined underground without daylight and exposed to hostile crowds. Doron Steinbrecher, Romi Gonen, and Emily Damari recounted how they were initially held together but later separated, with the latter spending extensive time with Gonen … Read more
A$AP Rocky’s trial is underway after he declined a plea deal offer from Los Angeles County prosecutors. Prosecutors had offered the Harlem rapper, born Rakim Mayers, up to 180 days in jail in exchange for pleading guilty to one felony count of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. The deal also included three years of probation … Read more