Meghan Markle’s efforts to rebrand herself as a loving and approachable figure have hit a snag after bullying allegations resurfaced. A recent Vanity Fair profile marking five years since her departure from royal life reignited claims that she bullied staff during her time at Kensington Palace, with some former employees requiring therapy due to the … Read more
When you send an HTTP request to a web server, it’s possible for the server to become overwhelmed with traffic and refuse your request. This can happen when you’re making too many requests in a short amount of time, causing the server to exceed its limit. The error code 429 is commonly known as “Too … Read more
Researchers at Texas Biomed have identified nine mutations in a strain of bird flu found in a person in Texas that makes it more deadly and efficient at replicating in the human brain. However, current approved antiviral treatments remain effective against this strain. A team of scientists has discovered a new strain of bird flu … Read more
Microsoft has added a new feature to the Windows 10 calendar app, which includes holiday-related pictures and weather forecasts. The feature is currently hidden by default and can only be enabled using Vivetool, a tool that allows users to test and modify beta builds. The updated calendar app aims to make it more visually appealing … Read more
Washington Commanders General Manager Adam Peters was seen entering the locker room wearing an all-black outfit, joined by about a dozen other players who also wore black attire. The predominantly black ensemble stood out against the white walls and wooden lockers of the locker room. When asked if the players coordinated their outfits, some insisted … Read more
Get ready for a spectacular celestial event as six planets will align in the night sky, offering a rare opportunity for stargazers to witness this breathtaking spectacle. The planets involved are Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus. The alignment is set to occur on January 21, 2025, and will last until early February, with … Read more
Instagram has announced an update to its video feature Reels, launching alongside news that the US Supreme Court upheld the ban on TikTok in the country on January 19. The new features aim to make it easier for users to discover content from friends and followers, while encouraging conversations about Reels. The update includes a … Read more
The Big Ten men’s basketball season continues this afternoon as the Fighting Illini (5-2, 13-4) face off against the undefeated Spartans (6-0, 15-2). Illinois beat Indiana 94-69 on Tuesday night, while Michigan State edged Ohio State 69-62 in Columbus. The Spartans have a strong record at home, going 9-0, but struggle on the road with … Read more
The price of bitcoin has soared to a record high of around $104,000 on Friday, fueled by speculation about potential crypto policy changes under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. Trump, a long-time skeptic of bitcoin, has now turned into a convert, and his campaign promises have included creating a US cryptocurrency stockpile, enacting industry-friendly regulation, and … Read more
Draft lyrics to Bob Dylan’s iconic song “Mr. Tambourine Man” have sold at a US auction for over half a million dollars, part of a weekend sale featuring dozens of items from the singer-songwriter’s personal collection. The handwritten lyrics, which covered three drafts of the 1965 song, were sold for nearly $1.5 million overall, with … Read more