A security service is protecting a website from online attacks, which may have triggered a block due to suspicious activity. The reason for the block could be submitting a specific word or phrase, executing an SQL command, or transmitting malformed data. If you are attempting to access the website and were blocked, you can contact … Read more
A Cottrell family-owned business from Searsport, Maine, is featured in a statewide ad for Google’s “50 States, 50 Stories” campaign during the upcoming Super Bowl. Lynn Cottrell initially thought the call was a scam when a production company in Los Angeles offered to feature their business in a national ad. The Cottrells’ family operation makes … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not meet with heads of American Jewish organizations during his week-long visit to Washington DC, according to two senior leaders of these groups. Despite meeting with senior administration officials and Evangelical leaders, the decision was seen as “offensive” by some in the community. This move comes as a surprise, … Read more
Asian markets ended mixed on Friday as Chinese technology stocks surged, despite declines in other regional equities. Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell nearly 0.72%, while Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 slid just 0.11%. However, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 0.91% to a two-year high. Chinese tech stocks, led by Xiaomi and Alibaba, jumped after AI models sparked renewed … Read more
NBC has announced the lineup for its “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary special. The three-hour live telecast, airing on February 16, will feature guest appearances by Steve Martin, Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny, John Mulaney, and Dave Chappelle. Other notable guests include Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver, Ayo Edebiri, Paul McCartney, Tom Hanks, Miley Cyrus, Robert De … Read more
Scientists at the Sainsbury Wellcome Center have discovered a brain mechanism that enables animals to overcome instinctive fears. The research, published in Science, found that the ventrolateral geniculate nucleus (vLGN) of the brain plays a crucial role in suppressing fear responses. When mice were exposed to an expanding shadow that mimicked an approaching aerial predator, … Read more
Warhorse Studios’ medieval role-playing game Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is making a strong case for itself as the top contender for Game of the Year 2025. The game has already secured an impressive Metacritic rating of 88, placing it at the top of the list of best games of the year to date. This early … Read more
A video showing Donald Trump Jr. sitting in hunting gear beside a dead protected bird has sparked outrage among Italian lawmakers, who are demanding answers. The bird was identified as a ruddy shelduck, which is protected in some Buddhist countries due to its color resembling monk’s robes. Italian lawmakers accuse Mr. Trump of violating environmental … Read more
Heavy metal icons Black Sabbath have announced their highly anticipated “final” show featuring the original lineup, including Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward. The benefit concert, titled ‘Back to the Beginning’, will take place at Birmingham’s Villa Park on July 5. The event will also feature a star-studded lineup of metal bands, … Read more
The Bank of England cut interest rates for the third time in six months, citing weaker-than-expected economic growth and a potential risk of inflation. The central bank reduced its key rate to 4.5 percent, lowering its forecast for this year’s growth to 0.75 percent. Governor Andrew Bailey warned that the road ahead will have “bumps” … Read more