UNC Hosts Stanford in First ACC Meeting Since 2020

The University of North Carolina will host ACC newcomer Stanford at the Smith Center on Saturday afternoon, aiming to extend its winning streak to five games. This marks the first meeting between the Tar Heels and Cardinal since December 2020. For those unable to attend the game, there are several options to follow along: Radio … Read more

Nelly to Perform at Trump Inauguration Day Event

Rapper Nelly is set to take the stage on President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration day. The event, known as the Liberty Ball, marks a pivotal moment for the country with people from all backgrounds coming together. This year’s inaugural balls will also include performances by Carrie Underwood and Lee Greenwood. Nelly, who won three Grammy awards, … Read more

Mars’ “Kidney Beans” May Hold Clues to Water and Life

NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has captured an unusual photo of frozen “kidney beans” on Mars’ sand dunes, which could help scientists determine if the planet ever had enough water to sustain life. The images show a layer of carbon dioxide frost covering the dunes during winter, preventing wind from scooping up sand and causing … Read more

UK in Line for Potential TikTok Ban Following US Decision

A potential TikTok ban in the UK could be on the horizon, following a similar trajectory to the US ban that was implemented after President Trump’s administration deemed the app a national security risk due to its ties to the Chinese government. Analysts predict that if the US decides to keep TikTok offline, allied countries … Read more

Walmart Defies Investors on Diversity, Equity Initiatives

Walmart’s largest shareholders are urging the company not to “give into bullying” from anti-diversity groups. A coalition of 266 billion-dollar investors, including Amalgamated Bank and Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids, sent a letter to CEO Doug McMillon expressing concern over Walmart’s decision to backtrack on its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. In November, Walmart … Read more

TikTok Goes Dark Amid US Ban: What’s Next?

TikTok stopped working in the US on Saturday, shortly before a federal ban was set to take effect. The app was removed from Apple’s iOS App Store and Google’s Play Store due to a law mandating its sale or shutdown. ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, chose not to sell the app, leading to its disappearance. The … Read more

Nasir Gebelli: The Unassuming Hero Behind Final Fantasy

Nasir Gebelli, the Iranian-American programmer behind the creation of the first three Final Fantasy games, has reappeared in a Japanese documentary chronicling the origins of the iconic JRPG series. In the interview, Gebelli casually dismisses his legendary coding work as “pretty simple,” even suggesting that it could be improved with a 10% speed boost. Gebelli’s … Read more

Geo-Restrictions Limit Access to Content Worldwide

Major streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ have imposed geo-restrictions on their content worldwide. This means that users are blocked from accessing certain titles based on their location. The move aims to ensure that popular shows and movies are only available in specific regions. Geo-restrictions have become increasingly common among streaming services. … Read more