Amanda Palmer has expressed “profoundly disturbed” feelings over the sexual-assault and abuse allegations against her estranged husband, Neil Gaiman. However, she declined to comment on the matter, citing a need to prioritize her son’s well-being and protect his privacy. Several women have accused Gaiman of assault and abuse in New York magazine’s latest cover story. … Read more
A suspected outbreak of the Marburg virus in Tanzania has killed at least eight people, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The high-fatality disease was reported in two districts of the Kagera region in the country’s northwest. Nine suspected cases have been confirmed, and samples from two patients are being tested for confirmation. Healthcare … Read more
Nintendo Switch Online members can now earn exclusive rewards, including icon elements inspired by the Donkey Kong Country Returns HD game. These icon elements are available for a limited time and can be redeemed using My Nintendo Platinum Points. There are four waves of icon elements available, each lasting one week. The first wave will … Read more
Two private moon landers, Blue Ghost and Resilience, have embarked on their ambitious lunar missions after launching from Florida’s Space Coast on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Blue Ghost, built by Firefly Aerospace, will spend the next 25 days in Earth orbit, conducting systems checks and gathering data with its 10 NASA-gear science and technology … Read more
Microsoft has released its first security update of 2025, addressing a total of 159 vulnerabilities across its products, including .NET, Visual Studio, Microsoft Excel, Windows components, and Azure services. The update prioritizes critical and high-severity flaws in various systems, impacting Windows Telephony Services, Active Directory Domain Services, and other key Microsoft services. Among the top … Read more
The College Football Playoff (CFP) championship game is set for Monday night between Ohio State and Notre Dame. BetMGM Sportsbook has listed the Buckeyes as an 8.5-point favorite, with many predicting a decisive victory. Ohio State, seeded eighth, has reached the title game on their way to a sixth national championship since poll era began … Read more
A recent federal study has concluded that even low levels of alcohol consumption are associated with a higher risk of death, contradicting previous guidelines. The Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Prevention of Underage Drinking (ICCPUD) report found that moderate drinkers have a lower risk of death than nondrinkers, but those who consume more drinks daily … Read more
Two Snohomish County residents have died from influenza, marking the first deaths of the 2024-2025 flu season, according to the county health department. This year’s fatalities bring a total of nine deaths attributed to the flu since last season, which claimed seven lives. The health department warns that respiratory viruses can cause severe illnesses, particularly … Read more
Treasury yields (^FVX, ^TNX, ^TYX) have pulled back from the 5% mark in response to the latest inflation data. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for December showed prices rose as expected, while core CPI increased at a slower-than-expected rate. George Catrambone, head of fixed income and trading at DWS Group, says the CPI reading is … Read more
A tentative agreement between Israel and Hamas has brought an end to 15 months of brutal war in Gaza, with both sides agreeing to release hostages and cease hostilities. The deal’s first six weeks will see Israel withdraw from much of the enclave and release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for Hamas releasing 33 … Read more