South Korea’s arrested President Yoon Suk Yeol refused to attend a second day of questioning by investigators on Thursday, further stonewalling a criminal probe into whether he committed insurrection with his bid to impose martial law. Yoon remained in detention centre, where his lawyer cited his health as the reason for his absence. The investigators … Read more
A new review of 20 studies involving over 398,000 participants found that cardiorespiratory fitness is more closely linked to mortality risk than body weight. Researchers from the US and UK argue that a focus on exercise and physical activity may be more effective in reducing health risks than current public health strategies. The study analyzed … Read more
Protein powder has become a staple in many people’s diets, touted as a key to building muscle and nourishing bodies. But is it really necessary? Experts say that most people already get enough protein from whole foods like chicken, fish, yogurt, and nuts. In fact, the vast majority of adults in the US already meet … Read more
A new app called Flashes aims to help users enjoy a similar experience on Bluesky as they do on Instagram and other photo-sharing services. Developed by third-party developer Sebastian Vogelsang, Flashes filters out text posts and focuses on image and video sharing, making the service more appealing to those seeking a social media alternative without … Read more
With CD rates continuing to decline, now’s the time to act if you want to secure a high annual percentage yield (APY). As of January 15, 2025, top CDs offer up to 4.65% APY, more than twice the national average for some terms. Rates have been falling since the Federal Reserve cut interest rates at … Read more
Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos, has entered the history books as the first company to successfully reach orbit on their first launch with a new orbital-class rocket in the commercial spaceflight era. The New Glenn rocket, which stood tall like a 32-story building, roared to life at 2:03 a.m. EST and lifted off the … Read more
Quantum computing stocks surged on Wednesday after Microsoft announced a plan to help businesses prepare for the advent of the quantum computing era. The company’s president and chief operating officer, Mitra Azizirad, wrote that “we are at the advent of the reliable quantum computing era” and expects quantum computers to solve meaningful problems and capture … Read more
An independent developer, Sebastian Vogelsang, is building a photo-sharing app called Flashes for Bluesky, an open-source social network with over 27.5 million users. The new app leverages the same technology that powers Bluesky and its other apps, including the AT Protocol. This move aims to cater to growing demand for alternatives to Big Tech’s social … Read more
Bill Gates has long expressed regret over Microsoft’s failure to enter the smartphone market in a timely manner. However, according to Rich Miner, co-founder of Android, this was not a mistake intended by Google or its founders. Instead, their intention was to prevent Microsoft from dominating the mobile sector, as they had done with the … Read more
A Philadelphia Eagles fan who made derogatory comments to a female Green Bay Packers fan during Sunday’s playoff game has lost his job at a New Jersey company that specializes in diversity, equity, and inclusion work. The man, whose name was not released by his former employer, BCT Partners, was barred from future events at … Read more