New York City’s congestion pricing tolls have started to make a significant impact on reducing traffic congestion in Manhattan. According to data released by the MTA, vehicles entering the tolling zone south of 60th Street saw a 7% decrease in the first few days after the new fees launched on January 5. The reduction in … Read more
US President Donald Trump has confirmed plans to impose a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico starting February 1. The move is driven by concerns over the flow of fentanyl and large trade deficits between the US and its two North American neighbors. The tariffs are expected to significantly impact the auto and … Read more
Mark Zuckerberg addressed employee concerns and announced changes at Meta, including “low-performer” layoffs, altered content moderation policies, and a revised diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy. In an all-hands meeting, Zuckerberg defended his decisions and acknowledged the challenges of navigating sensitive topics. During the Q&A session, employees asked about potential influences on Meta’s policy changes, specifically … Read more
NFL Kicker Justin Tucker has been accused of inappropriate behavior during massage sessions with six female therapists, according to an article published on Thursday by the Baltimore Banner. The allegations span between 2012 and 2016 in the Baltimore area. Tucker denies the claims, stating they are “unequivocally false.” He says he has always conducted himself … Read more
Mick Jagger has paid tribute to his longtime friend and collaborator, singer Marianne Faithfull, who passed away at the age of 78. Jagger shared a heartfelt Instagram post just hours after news broke of her death on Thursday. Faithfull was a key figure in The Rolling Stones’ career, with hits like “You Can’t Always Get … Read more
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook has taken an unorthodox approach to his team’s loss in the AFC championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Unlike some of his teammates, Cook declined to point fingers at the officials, instead focusing on what he believes is more important – being ready to play. In a recent … Read more
North Korea’s soldiers who joined forces with Russia to battle Ukrainian forces have been pulled off the front lines after suffering heavy casualties, according to Ukrainian and US officials. The decision comes after around 11,000 North Korean troops arrived in Russia in November, sparking alarm among Ukraine and its Western allies. The North Koreans suffered … Read more
A recent surge in website traffic has resulted in a temporary shutdown of [site name]. The issue is caused by an excessive number of requests being made to the server, exceeding its capacity. This is known as a “429 Too Many Requests” error. To resolve this issue, site administrators are working to improve their infrastructure … Read more
Asteroid 2024 YR4, discovered by an automated telescope in Chile last December, has triggered global planetary defence procedures due to its high risk of colliding with Earth in 2032. According to measurements gathered so far, the asteroid has a nearly 99% probability of passing by without incident. The asteroid’s Torino Impact Hazard Scale rating is … Read more
A team of researchers at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology has developed a floating drone that captures microplastics from water using advanced tooth-like structures. The drone, which relies on surface tension to collect microplastics ranging from 1 micrometer to 4 millimeters, can achieve over 80% recovery efficiency for plastics like Styrofoam, takeout containers, … Read more