A British judge has dismissed a claim by a man who wants to excavate a landfill in search of a hard drive containing thousands of bitcoins. James Howells, who claims the hard drive was mistakenly dumped over 11 years ago, argued that it could be recovered and its private key used to access the cryptocurrency. … Read more
The Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) increase of 2.5% starting January 2025 will provide a modest $50 monthly boost for millions of Americans relying on the program. However, concerns about the long-term sustainability of Social Security linger, with estimates suggesting the combined Old Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) and Disability Insurance (DI) Trust Funds could … Read more
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket is set to make its debut launch at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Monday morning. The initial launch window was scheduled for Sunday, but it has been delayed by 24 hours due to unfavorable sea conditions. Blue Origin will now attempt a booster landing from the beach. The two-stage … Read more
A new, advanced version of the Banshee Stealer malware has been discovered, targeting over 100 million macOS users globally. The malware, which was previously thought to be dormant after its source code leak in late 2024, has introduced a stealthier approach inspired by Apple’s XProtect. The researchers at Check Point Research detected the new iteration … Read more
A powerful winter storm that dumped snow and ice on the US South maintained its grip, leaving behind a forecast for continued hazardous road conditions. Flight cancellations piled up, with over 1,000 flights at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport canceled or delayed. Residents struggled to cope with the cold snap, with some taking shelter in homes … Read more
A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Minneapolis was aborted takeoff on Friday morning due to an engine issue, resulting in four passengers being injured. The incident occurred at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where the plane was scheduled to depart. According to a statement from Delta, the flight crew followed established procedures to suspend the … Read more
The Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Houston Texans by a score of 25-32 in an exciting AFC West matchup. The game saw several pivotal moments, including Cameron Dicker’s two field goals and Eric Murray’s interception return for a touchdown. In the second quarter, Nico Collins scored on a 13-yard pass from C.J. Stroud to give … Read more
Kohl’s, the Menomonee Falls-based retailer, is planning to close 27 underperforming stores by April 2025. In a press release dated January 9, the company announced that associates have been informed of the closures and offered competitive severance packages or the opportunity to apply for other open roles. Kohl’s CEO Tom Kingsbury stated that the decisions … Read more
A judge in Wales has dismissed a decade-long lawsuit by James Howells, who lost his Bitcoin hard drive worth nearly $750 million in a landfill in 2013. Howells had offered to fund the excavation process and share 25% of the recovered Bitcoin with the city council, but they denied his request. The Circuit Commercial Judge … Read more
A major study published in The Lancet found Israeli forces have killed more than 64,000 people in Gaza since October 7, 2023, with the widely reported death toll being significantly underestimates. Conducted by researchers at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, the study measured traumatic injury deaths between October 2023 and June 2024, … Read more