The anniversary of the 2015 Charlie Hebdo massacre marks a stark shift in public opinion on satire. A decade ago, two men linked to al-Qaeda stormed the French satirical newspaper’s offices, killing 12 people in less than two minutes. The attack was not just an isolated incident but part of a wave of Islamist terrorist … Read more
Tesla’s stock soared 70% in 2024 after Elon Musk backed Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, but the company’s financial performance is a different story. Despite its high valuation, Tesla’s electric vehicle sales declined by 1.1% from last year, and its stock price is now questionable. The main reason for this decline is Tesla’s expensive valuation, which … Read more
Google experienced a brief outage on Tuesday due to an unusual spike in traffic. The search engine giant’s servers became overwhelmed, resulting in a ‘429 Too Many Requests’ error message for many users. The cause of the issue is not yet clear, but it’s believed that excessive traffic from a single source contributed to the … Read more
New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) chairman responded to President Donald Trump’s threat to shut down the congestion toll in Manhattan. The toll, which is $9 for drivers entering the center of the city during peak hours, was introduced as a way to reduce traffic congestion and promote sustainable transportation. In an interview with … Read more
Five years ago, a mysterious virus emerged in Wuhan, China, causing widespread illness and death globally. The SARS-CoV-2 virus, as it came to be known, exposed deep flaws in the global health system and reshaped public opinion on how to control emerging viruses. Despite humanity’s success in building up immunity through vaccinations and infections, the … Read more
Tencent shares fell by 5.4% in Hong Kong after being added to the US Department of Defense’s list of Chinese military companies. The inclusion comes amid a near 8% drop in Tencent’s US depository receipts on Wall Street. Other affected companies include battery maker CATL, which has denied any military involvement. The National Defence Authorization … Read more
Trans-Neptunian Objects (TNOs) are small planetoids that orbit the Sun beyond Neptune and Pluto, holding secrets of the early solar system. A new study using the James Webb Space Telescope has analyzed 54 TNOs’ spectra, grouping them into three categories based on their surface characteristics. The researchers identified three types: Double-dip TNOs with high carbon … Read more
Sony has kicked off its massive January sale with over 3,000 PS5 and PS4 games and add-ons available for purchase. The sale is set to expire on January 18th, offering customers a limited time to snag their desired titles. Among the highlights are several notable titles at discounted prices. These include “Stellaris”, now $37 (35% … Read more
Actor Zachery Ty Bryan, known for his role as Brad Taylor in the popular ’90s sitcom “Home Improvement,” has been arrested again on domestic violence charges. The 43-year-old was taken into custody on Thursday afternoon in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and is being held on a $10,000 bond. This marks Bryan’s third arrest on domestic … Read more
Do Hyeong Kwon, the 33-year-old Korean national behind the collapse of cryptocurrency Luna and stablecoin TerraUSD, has been extradited to the US after a lengthy battle. Kwon was arrested in March 2023 while attempting to flee with fake travel documents. After serving time in Montenegro prison, Kwon fought extradition to Korea and the US, but … Read more