At least 80 people were killed in Colombia’s northeast region over the weekend following the government’s failed attempts to hold peace talks with the National Liberation Army (ELN). The violence has forced thousands of people to flee, with some hiding in nearby mountains or seeking help at government shelters. Community leader Carmelo Guerrero and seven … Read more
Actor Josh Gad revealed that his “Love & Other Drugs” co-star Jake Gyllenhaal warned him against pursuing a role in “The Book of Mormon,” the raunchy musical-comedy from creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone. During a drive home from set, Gyllenhaal listened to a demo of the show’s opening number, initially enjoying it but quickly … Read more
US stocks closed out a strong week on Friday, with the S&P 500 and Dow Industrials posting their biggest weekly percentage gains since early November. The Nasdaq Composite also recorded its best performance in over three months. Optimism over the economy and interest rates drove the rally, as investors awaited policy changes under President-elect Donald … Read more
The Linux kernel team has released Linux kernel 6.13, bringing a slew of performance improvements and speed gains to the operating system. The new version includes several key features, including support for faster graphics performance on the Raspberry Pi, improved Broadcom V3D driver, and enhanced thermal management on Intel-based systems. Game developers will also benefit … Read more
A large whale has withdrawn 15,567 $SOL from Coinbase Prime to purchase 2.25M $ai16z at a price of $1.29 per token, increasing their holdings to approximately 2.88M $ai16z valued at around $3.8M. This significant transaction has sparked concerns about a potential short-term bearish sentiment on SOL, while bullish sentiment is evident in the ai16z market. … Read more
A cutting-edge technology firm has introduced an innovative reward platform designed to boost employee engagement and motivation through the power of artificial intelligence (AI). The platform, which uses machine learning algorithms, analyzes individual work patterns, identifies areas for improvement, and offers personalized rewards to employees. The AI-powered system assesses each employee’s productivity, task completion, and … Read more
Microsoft has released a new set of patches for its software portfolio, addressing a total of 161 security vulnerabilities, including three zero-days that have been actively exploited in attacks. The fixes include a trio of flaws in Windows Hyper-V NT Kernel Integration VSP that could grant SYSTEM privileges to attackers. According to the Zero Day … Read more
A lucky winner in Oregon has claimed the state’s first winning Powerball jackpot ticket of 2025, worth $328.5 million. The prize was purchased on Friday in Beaverton and features white balls 14, 31, 35, 64, and 69, as well as red Powerball 23. The odds of winning this massive jackpot are one in 292 million, … Read more
Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews took a beating from Sunday’s loss to the Bills, fumbling and dropping a game-tying two-point conversion attempt. Coach John Harbaugh and quarterback Lamar Jackson defended their teammate, saying it wasn’t Andrews’ fault. “We wouldn’t be here without Mark Andrews,” said Harbaugh. “He handles these situations fantastic because he’s a … Read more
Apple has confirmed it will bring its new hearing aid features to UK AirPods Pro 2 customers following government regulatory changes. The move comes as the UK government policy statement allows over-the-counter hearing aids. The hearing health update includes a home hearing test that checks if users would benefit from hearing aid assistance, and the … Read more