The European Southern Observatory’s (ESO) Extremely Large Telescope (ELT), the world’s largest visible- and infrared-light telescope, is nearing completion. The dome’s frame has been completed, marking a key milestone in the observatory’s construction. The dome measures 305 feet in diameter and stands 263 feet tall. To protect the ELT from extreme temperatures in the Atacama … Read more
The US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Walgreens, accusing the pharmacy chain of filling millions of prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances without legitimate reason over the past decade. The complaint alleges that Walgreens’ pharmacists filled prescriptions with clear red flags indicating they were unlawful, despite systemically pressuring them to fill prescriptions … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to issue an executive order to extend TikTok operations in the US, allowing users to regain access to the app after a weekend blackout. As part of the plan, Trump proposes that the US owns 50% of a joint venture with ByteDance, the Chinese-based parent company of TikTok. The … Read more
Three lawyers representing Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny were sentenced to prison on Friday, sparking concerns about the risks of having ties to the opposition in Russia. Navalny died in an Arctic prison camp just over a year ago. The lawyers, who were part of Navalny’s defense team, faced charges for alleged violations of labor … Read more
Instagram has announced two new features for its Reels platform, coinciding with the upcoming ban on TikTok in the US. The new tools aim to enhance social engagement and are set to launch starting today. Reels now provide a “Discover” section at the top right corner, allowing users to see what their friends and followers … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has launched a new cryptocurrency that has quickly become the second-largest meme coin by market cap, sparking concerns over potential conflicts of interest. The memecoin, which is linked to no underlying business or asset, has seen its value nearly triple in 12 hours, reaching $14.2 billion. The project’s website notes that the … Read more
Sanjay Roy’s mother has expressed her acceptance of capital punishment for her son, who was convicted of raping and murdering an on-duty medic at R G Kar Medical College and Hospital last year. The 70-year-old woman, who has three daughters, said she would “cry alone” but accept the punishment as destiny if the court decides … Read more
Troy Aikman and Joe Buck proved once again why they’re the best NFL booth duo during ABC/ESPN’s coverage of the Chiefs’ 23-14 AFC divisional playoff win over the Texans. The former Cowboys superstar was blunt in his criticism of Patrick Mahomes, calling out the quarterback for flopping on several occasions. Aikman summed up the disgust … Read more
A recent incident involving a client’s IP address has sparked concern about the rising issue of ‘too many requests’. According to available information, a client with an IP address of 37.27.54.14 has been blocked by Cloudflare due to suspected abuse. Cloudflare is a content delivery network (CDN) that provides security and performance enhancements for websites … Read more
In a surprising twist, one Reddit user discovered an electric mini bike in a dumpster, sparking excitement among fellow thrusters. However, dumpster diving is more than just rummaging through trash; it’s about finding valuable items that can be reused or repurposed. This practice not only helps reduce waste and pollution but also saves individuals money. … Read more