In a stunning discovery, archaeologists have uncovered an ancient forest of nearly 30 whitebark pine trees buried deep in the Beartooth Plateau. Dated to 5900–5440 years ago using radiocarbon dating, these trees provide crucial insights into Earth’s climate history. They thrived during a warmer period approximately 5000 years ago, likely when summer temperatures were slightly … Read more
** Masahiro Nakai, a prominent Japanese TV host and ex-pop star, has retired following allegations of sexual assault. The incident, part of a wave plaguing Japan’s entertainment industry, has led to lost advertising deals at his former network, Fuji TV. Nakai acknowledged fault in the situation but denied violence, while Fuji TV reportedly exploited female … Read more
JBoss AS 3.8 has introduced an updated error code: “429 Too Many Requests,” which developers must understand to avoid project misconfigurations. This error occurs when a web application receives excessive requests beyond its configured limit, often due to improper security settings or overconfigured servers. Commonly reported in environments using JBoss AS 3.8.x, the issue has … Read more
Microsoft is investigating whether data from OpenAI was improperly accessed by a group linked to DeepSeek. The probe involves allegations that OpenAI’s application programming interface (API) may have been used to exfiltrate large amounts of data, potentially violating terms of service. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-01-29/microsoft-probes-if-deepseek-linked-group-obtained-openai-data?srnd=homepage-europe
** Fresno’s search for a permanent police chief has reached its fifth candidate after holding four community meetings and ending on January 3, with an initial application deadline of the same day. The interim chief is Mindy Casto, supported by Councilmember Mike Karbassi. Deputy Chief Mark Salazar, who previously applied in both 2019 and 2020-21, … Read more
Cody Rhodes and CM Punk faced off in an intense, face-to-face battle during the Raw Results segment of the Royal Rumble setup. Meanwhile, Sami Zayn accidentally Helluva-Kicked Cody Rhodes after struggling with a rope. Logan Paul made his Raw debut following a surprise announcement to defend Roman Reigns’ title at the upcoming event. Sami Zayn … Read more
NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Technology Demonstrator fired its engine on January 22, 2025, to test its advanced afterburner system in Palmdale, California. Lockheed Martin Skunk Works conducted the experiment at NASA’s contractor facility as part of the Quiet Supersonic Project (QSP). The engine tested the X-59’s ability to maximize thrust during high-speed flight, supporting NASA’s … Read more
Jesse Eisenberg, the actor portraying Mark Zuckerberg in *The Social Network*, shared his thoughts on his decision to meet the tech giant’s real-life counterpart during filming. Despite producers advising against it, Eisenberg drove to Menlo Park to meet Zuckerberg before shooting began. He recalls feeling “the bare minimum of research,” hoping to connect with the … Read more
The San Francisco 49ers have hired former New York Jets special teams coordinator Brant Boyer, signaling a potential push to turn around struggling units under head coach Kyle Shanahan. After years of challenges, the team fired Brian Schneider following a 6-11 season due to mistakes in special teams execution. Boyer, who led the Jets’ top-tier … Read more
An Israeli Air Force aircraft struck two vehicles carrying weapons in Nabatiya and Chaqif, southern Lebanon. The action was taken to eliminate a threat as the vehicles were believed to be transferring weapons in the area. Source: https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-839687