Elon Musk turned down a dinner invitation from Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norway’s Norges Bank Investment Management. The fund, which manages a large stake in Tesla, voted against Musk’s $56 billion pay package earlier this year after he rejected previous offers. Musk canceled plans to attend the dinner, citing concerns about the size and structure … Read more
A new study reveals that stopping substances like opioids and painkillers often requires many attempts, making relapse a common challenge. Researchers from the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute found that people need multiple tries to quit addiction, with harder substances like opioids requiring more attempts than others. Hallucinogens were surprisingly easier to stop, while substances with … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration has upgraded the recall for Lay’s Classic Potato Chips from Dec. 16, 2024, to the highest risk level for packages distributed in Oregon and Washington. The recall, classified as Class 1 by the FDA, means exposure to undeclared milk could cause serious health issues or death for those with a … Read more
The upcoming third season of *The White Lotus* promises a chaotic ride as director/writer/creator Mike White returns with A-list actors doing double duty as both characters and antagonists. Set at an exclusive Thai resort, the show teases a social satire about power struggles, partying, and murder. The new trailer highlights Lisa (Lalisa Manobal), who plays … Read more
President Trump has signed several executive orders targeting diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) initiatives, COVID-related personnel changes, and transgender military representation. Among the key actions are: 1. **DEI Initiatives**: The first order promotes DEI in the U.S. military to increase recruitment of traditionally underrepresented groups, including LGBTQ individuals. This reflects a broader push for greater inclusivity … Read more
** The Washington Commanders, despite losing the NFC Championship Game against the Philadelphia Eagles with a commanding 55-point deficit, showed remarkable progress this season. In an interview on “The Athletic Football Show,” head coach Jayden Daniels and his teammates reflected on their performance, expressing optimism about their future. Robert Mays highlighted the team’s resilience during … Read more
Ubisoft has announced the closure of its UK studio, Leamington, which was previously known as FreeStyleGames, along with significant layoffs and downsizing at other offices in Düsseldorf, Stockholm, and Newcastle-upon-Tyne. This results in 185 employees being terminated across these locations. The studio, which contributed to games like *Star Wars Outlaws*, *Skull and Bones*, *Avatar: Frontiers … Read more
Last month’s crash of Jeju Air flight 732 in South Korea, involving a Boeing 737-800, revealed critical data from the plane’s black boxes stopped recording just before impact. The preliminary report found the flight data and cockpit voice recorders had failed, confirming earlier reports by South Korea’s Transportation Ministry. Authorities sent the devices to the … Read more
The Houston Rockets secured a thrilling 114-112 victory over the Boston Celtics on Monday night, capping off a strong ninth consecutive win in their 11-game stretch.amen Thompson delivered a game-winning floater with 0.7 seconds left, scoring 33 points to lead the charge for the Rockets. Dillon Brooks contributed significantly with 36 points, including 10 threes, … Read more
** Eggs have become extremely expensive due to a severe shortage caused by an ongoing bird flu epidemic. According to the National Average Price, a dozen eggs now cost $4.15 in December 2024 and is unlikely to decrease soon. The shortage stems from millions of egg-laying chickens being killed to control the outbreak, leading to … Read more