Google has confirmed that it is working to fix a bug causing the back gesture issue on the Pixel 8 Pro, which was introduced with the latest Android 15 update. The problem, where swiping from the right side of the screen fails 99% of the time, made the device almost unusable for affected users. Initially, … Read more
The Buckeyes had no choice but to win the national championship, and they did just that by defeating Notre Dame 34-23 in the Cotton Bowl. The game was a redemption story for coach Ryan Day, who some in Columbus wanted to run out of town after four straight losses to Michigan. Will Howard, the quarterback … Read more
A recent United Nations damage assessment has revealed that clearing the rubble left behind by Israel’s bombardment will take an estimated 21 years. The report highlights the massive scale of the destruction, with over 50 million tonnes of debris requiring removal before progress can be made. In contrast to this sobering assessment, US President Donald … Read more
Antisemitic attacks on Australian Jews have continued to escalate, with the latest incident targeting a former home of an Executive Council of Australian Jewry co-CEO. The house was vandalized and set on fire, leaving the community reeling. The incidents are part of a 15-month trend of increasing antisemitic violence in Australia. In recent months, Jewish … Read more
Thailand has become the third country in Asia to recognize marriages of same-sex couples, with a new law coming into effect on January 22. The bill marks decades of efforts by activists and is seen as a historic step towards greater equality. American businessman Jacob Holder met his Thai husband Surapong Koonpaew in 2021 and … Read more
US President Donald Trump has sparked controversy after launching his own meme coin and that of his wife Melania, just days before taking office. The move is seen as a cash grab by critics who argue it undermines efforts to legitimize digital assets. The crypto industry had been eagerly awaiting help from the new president … Read more
Oil markets have declined for the second consecutive day after President Trump’s inauguration, with Brent crude down 0.85% to $79.49 per barrel and WTI crude down 1.5% to $76.68 per barrel. Commodity experts at Standard Chartered predict that oil prices will remain strong despite the uncertainty surrounding Trump’s policies. They attribute this to several factors, … Read more
A rare astronomical event occurred in July last year when a meteorite struck the front walkway of Joe Velaidum’s home in Marshfield, Prince Edward Island. The impact was caught on camera by his home security system and has sparked excitement among scientists. Velaidum, who happened to be outside at the time of the strike, narrowly … Read more
Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, who led the Israeli military during the 15-month Gaza war, has announced his resignation due to the failure of his command to protect Israelis from Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023. The heavy toll of the attacks, which included 1,200 killed in Israel and 250 hostages taken, had long been expected … Read more
Singer Chris Brown is suing Warner Bros., Ample, and the producers of Investigation Discovery’s docuseries “Chris Brown: A History of Violence” for allegedly defamation-libel and infliction of emotional distress. Brown, 35, filed a lawsuit in California’s Superior Court for Los Angeles County on January 21. He claims that the documentary labeled him as a serial … Read more