Do Kwon, a South Korean man behind the collapse of Terraform’s two cryptocurrencies, has been extradited to the United States, bringing an end to a lengthy legal battle that lasted over 18 months. The US accuses him of orchestrating a multi-billion dollar crypto asset securities fraud, responsible for the $40bn (£31.8bn) collapse of TerraUSD and … Read more
The Lion King, a prequel to the 2019 film of the same name, beat Sonic the Hedgehog 3 at the domestic box office on New Year’s Day, earning an additional $10.3 million and bringing its total domestic haul to $138.5 million. Its worldwide gross is estimated to be around $342.5 million. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 … Read more
A new study has challenged the long-held idea that the universe is expanding at an accelerating rate, suggesting instead that time passes differently in various regions of space due to gravitational differences. This concept, known as timescape cosmology, proposes that areas with stronger gravity experience slower time, leading to a “butterfly effect” on cosmic expansion. … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ended 2024 with four notable approvals, including three new medicines developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Novo Nordisk, and Bristol Myers Squibb for cystic fibrosis, hemophilia, and cancer, respectively. The approvals mark a record year for the agency, clearing 50 novel medicines, surpassing the 55 in 2023. Vertex’s Alyftrek is the … Read more
The Kankakee County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has offered condolences to the families and loved ones of two young men who lost their lives in a shooting incident at 1845 Pierson Parkway. The organization also sent prayers for those injured. Gun violence remains a nationwide concern, with … Read more
A mass shooting in Montenegro has left at least 10 people dead, including two children, according to the country’s interior minister. The incident occurred on January 2, 2025, in Podgorica, the capital city of Montenegro. This tragedy marks a devastating day for the nation, leaving families and communities in mourning. Source: https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/10-people-killed-shooting-montenegro-including-2-children-117255549
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a class-action lawsuit claiming the company’s voice-activated Siri assistant violated users’ privacy. The lawsuit alleges that Siri records private conversations without users’ consent and shares them with third parties, such as advertisers. The settlement requires approval from US District Judge Jeffrey White and applies to tens … Read more
The US stock market closed out the final days of 2024 on a sour note, with the S&P 500 index experiencing its worst stumble since 1952 in the last few days of the year. According to Bespoke Investment Group, this period was “bad to a historic degree.” This trend suggests that investors are entering the … Read more
Market research firm DFC Intelligence predicts Grand Theft Auto VI will break sales records and sell tens of millions of copies in its first year, with total sales reaching over $3 billion. The game’s long-term success is expected to contribute to a faster initial sales surge compared to previous Rockstar titles. GTA V, released in … Read more
In 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved 19 innovative medications and vaccines that are expected to make a significant impact on various health conditions. These include “first-in-class” medications and vaccines prioritized for their potential to improve human health. Approved for various uses, these medications include treatments for high blood pressure, severe allergic … Read more