An incident in Beit Hanoun, northern Gaza, has claimed the lives of five Israeli soldiers. According to reports, the cause may have been an operational accident involving a blast from an IDF (Israeli Defence Forces) weapon at a building where the soldiers were staying. The explosion is believed to have caused the building’s collapse, resulting … Read more
Author and fantasy novelist Neil Gaiman has been accused of multiple alleged sexual assaults by several women, including former babysitter Scarlett Pavlovich, caregiver Caroline Kendall, and writer Kendra Stout. The allegations surfaced on January 13 in a Vulture report, with Pavlovich detailing specific instances of abuse, including assault while babysitting for Gaiman’s family. According to … Read more
Hoda Kotb can finally get some rest after wrapping up her 17-year run as a co-host on the “Today” show. The television personality shared a photo of her phone with alarms set to 3:00 am, 3:15 am, and 3:30 am turned off on social media. The move marks the end of Kotb’s time alongside Craig … Read more
Hyper Light Breaker, the upcoming action game from Heart Machine, has already made a great first impression with its engaging combat, immersive 3D open world, and procedurally generated content. The game’s ambitious design goals are evident in its randomized open worlds, which offer a unique experience on each playthrough. During my hands-on session, I was … Read more
Power outages continue to affect a wide area of Southern California Edison customers in Piru and Sand Canyon, with another week of windstorms expected in the Santa Clarita Valley. SCE officials have declined to answer specific questions about outages or restoration timelines, instead sending frustrated customers to an online map that promises power will be … Read more
The 10-year Treasury yield reached a 14-month high of 4.79% on Friday, driven by investors’ concerns over inflation. The jump followed a hotter-than-expected jobs report that saw nonfarm payrolls grow by 256,000 in December. This upward trend is also being fueled by traders’ expectations that the US Federal Reserve will take a cautious approach to … Read more
A 72-million-year-old mosasaur fossil, once hailed as a unique species, may be fake, according to a new study. Researchers claim that the fossil’s structure and origin contain inconsistencies that raise concerns about its authenticity. The original study described the fossil as Xenodens calminechari, a one-of-a-kind species of mosasaur with “small, short, bladelike teeth packed together … Read more
A recent study reveals that indoor temperatures between 68-75°F (20-24°C) pose the least risk for attention difficulties in older adults, while temperatures outside this range double the likelihood of lapses. The findings emphasize the need for climate-resilient housing policies and public health interventions to protect aging populations. As global temperatures rise, safeguarding access to temperature-controlled … Read more
Lebanon’s new prime minister has been named as ICJ president Nawaf Salam. Two-thirds of parliament’s 128 members nominated him, despite opposition from Hezbollah, which had backed caretaker PM Najib Mikati but ultimately chose no candidate. Salam will return to Lebanon on Tuesday after being appointed by President Joseph Aoun during consultations with lawmakers. His appointment … Read more
Apple has reportedly settled on the name “iPhone 17 Air” for its upcoming skinny iPhone release this fall. According to Bloomberg, the phone will be a testing ground for future technologies, including foldable displays and in-house cell modems. The device is expected to feature a significantly thinner design, around 2mm less than current iPhones. The … Read more