Millions of Americans are at risk of being scammed due to fraudulent text messages claiming they owe unpaid tolls through California’s electronic toll collection system, FasTrak. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) estimates billions of dollars lost each year from such scams. The latest scam targets drivers by demanding payment for allegedly unpaid tolls or “FastTrack” … Read more
A planet parade is happening this weekend, with six planets visible in the night sky – Mars, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus. The best viewing time for observers in the Northern Hemisphere will be just after sunset at around 8:30 p.m. local time. Mars, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn can be seen with the naked … Read more
Meta, Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft are investing a combined $320 billion in artificial intelligence technologies and data center buildouts in 2025. The four tech giants have announced ambitious spending plans to stay ahead of the competition. Amazon is leading the way with an investment of over $100 billion, mostly for its Amazon Web Services division. … Read more
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has expressed his support for Russia’s war against Ukraine, vowing to defend its sovereignty and security. In a statement, Kim said the army and people of North Korea will stand by Russia’s “just cause” in defending its territorial integrity. The move comes amid reports that North Korean troops have returned … Read more
Burger King has announced a new BOGO deal for the Super Bowl, allowing customers to get an extra Whopper for free on February 9, 2025. However, this offer is only available to Royal Perks members. To take advantage of this offer, customers need to have a Royal Perks membership and make a purchase on February … Read more
Vast has begun testing its first commercial space station, Haven-1, at a facility in Mojave, California. The company announced that it started the primary structure qualification article on February 6, which included a proof test and a leak test. According to CEO Max Haot, Vast passed the critical proof test “on the first try” and … Read more
EA’s re-release of The Sims and The Sims 2, part of the “Legacy Collection,” has left fans disappointed. The games were initially released on Steam with minor patches, but players have reported issues such as launch failures, crashes, and graphical problems. The lack of basic features like achievements or Steam Cloud support is also noticeable. … Read more
Dusty May, Michigan’s head coach, is staying put at the University of Michigan despite speculation about his potential interest in becoming Indiana’s next coach. The 48-year-old coach was introduced as Michigan’s starting lineup on Saturday and received a warm welcome from the crowd, with his assistant coaches receiving minimal attention. May downplayed rumors that he … Read more
A “429 Too Many Requests” error occurs when a website’s servers receive more requests than they can handle within a given timeframe. This is a common issue on public-facing websites, particularly those with high traffic or limited resources. The 429 error is typically returned by servers as a way to prevent overload and ensure the … Read more
A hazardous waste cleanup effort is underway in the Palisades and Eaton fire zones of Topanga, California. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has shifted its focus to locating and safely disposing of lithium ion batteries that have been damaged by the fires. These rechargeable batteries, used in electric vehicles and home energy storage systems, … Read more