The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a new outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian flu virus among dairy cattle, with the D1.1 genotype detected in Nevada milk samples. This is the first time the D1.1 genotype has been found in dairy herds, which had previously only reported infections from the B3.13 genotype. … Read more
Google aims to bring commercial quantum computing applications to market within the next five years. According to Hartmut Neven, head of Google Quantum AI, the company is focusing on materials science, drug discovery, and new energy alternatives where quantum computing can make a real-world impact. Quantum computing has been in development for decades, with potential … Read more
Valve has introduced a new warning system on Steam to alert customers when an early access game appears abandoned or neglected. The warning is triggered by games that haven’t received significant updates in over 12 months. The warning, displayed under the Early Access Game banner, states that the last developer update was more than 13 … Read more
Supermodel Gisele Bündchen has given birth to her third child, and first with boyfriend Joaquim Valente. The model is reportedly overjoyed and healthy, while the baby’s sex remains a secret. The news comes months after the couple was spotted in Costa Rica with their kids, where they confirmed their romance in November 2022. Gisele previously … Read more
Wild turkeys have been found dead in the Smith Hollow neighborhood of Edgartown, with officials suspecting bird flu as the cause. According to Brice Boutot, the health agent for Edgartown, environmental police collected a few carcasses and disposed of the rest, while awaiting test results. The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been recurring in … Read more
Apple has launched a new app called Invites that makes planning and hosting events easier than ever. The app allows users to create, customize, and send invitations to friends and family members with just a few taps. Similar to other event planner apps, Invites enables users to share their event details with others through a … Read more
US imports surged to a record high in December, reaching $364.9 billion (£291.5 billion), a 3.5% increase from the previous month. The surge was largely driven by businesses rushing orders ahead of potential tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. Trump’s threat of tariffs triggered a rush among American companies to import goods, particularly from countries … Read more
President Donald Trump’s first two weeks in office showed a swift and decisive consolidation of power. Congressional Republicans, who hold significant sway over his agenda, have remained largely silent or complacent despite the erosion of their influence. Trump has aggressively pushed aside Senate rules, ignored legislative deadlines, and disrespected long-standing traditions of cooperation with Democrats. … Read more
A recent surge in requests has overwhelmed a cloud computing service, resulting in an error message of “429 Too Many Requests.” This phenomenon occurs when the system receives more requests than it can process within a given timeframe, typically 30 seconds. To mitigate this issue, users are advised to wait for a short period before … Read more
A stunning comet has captured the attention of astronomers and photographers alike, with its breathtaking views above the European Southern Observatory’s Paranal Observatory in Chile. Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS), nicknamed the “Great Comet of 2025,” was visible in the night sky last month and put on a show despite being close to the sun. The … Read more