Myanmar’s Scam Centres Shut Down, Hundreds of Foreigners Freed

Hundreds of foreigners have been freed from scam centres in Myanmar’s Karen State after being brought to Thailand by an ethnic armed group. More than 250 people from 20 nationalities were released, with many more believed to be still trapped in the scam centres. The workers, mostly from African and Asian nations, were lured to … Read more

Bird Flu Spreads to Nevada, Raises Concerns for Wildlife Areas

A strain of bird flu has been detected in Nevada, prompting concerns at the Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary and surrounding areas such as Floyd Lamb Park. The 8-acre sanctuary, which is home to over 140 birds, including ducks, geese, turkeys, chickens, peafowl, and exotic birds, has been a staple in the community for over three decades. … Read more

Rutgers’ Season Ends in Crushing Loss to Iowa

Rutgers basketball’s season came to an abrupt end on Saturday after a 84-73 loss to Iowa at Jersey Mike’s Arena, forcing the Scarlet Knights to abandon their pipe-dream hopes of a March Madness run. Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey were left reeling from the defeat, with Harper standing motionless in the paint as the buzzer … Read more

DeepSeek AI Assistant Sparks Data Security Concerns

DeepSeek’s rise to popularity has raised concerns about data security, particularly with its ties to China. Like TikTok, a social media platform that was banned in the US last year due to national security fears, DeepSeek’s user data is sent back to cloud servers in China, where it can be accessed by the government. US … Read more

Amazon Confirms The Rings of Power Season 3 in Production

Amazon Prime Video has confirmed that Season 3 of its high fantasy epic The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is in production. According to reports, filming will begin at Shepperton Studios UK this spring, and the show’s new direction marks a significant time jump from the events of Season 2. The upcoming … Read more

US Inflation Surges Amidst Egg Price Spike and Fed Uncertainty

US inflation has reached its highest rate since June last year, with consumer prices rising 0.5% from December, according to the latest Consumer Price Index data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unexpected increase in inflation, driven by higher energy and food costs, particularly eggs, which rose 53% year over year, is a … Read more

NBCUniversal Cookie Policy and Tracking Technologies

NBCUniversal uses cookies and tracking technologies on its websites and mobile apps to collect information about your online activities, preferences, and demographics. This policy explains how we use these technologies, what data we collect, and how you can manage or opt out of the collection. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by … Read more

NASA’s Stunning Star Formations Image Released Ahead of Valentine’s Day

NASA has released a breathtaking image of 30 Doradus, a star-forming region known for its vibrant colors and dynamic structure. The composite image combines data from multiple sources, including the Chandra X-ray Observatory, Hubble Space Telescope, and Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array. Located about 160,000 light-years away in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a nearby galaxy to … Read more

Yellowjackets Returns for Season 3 After 1.5 Years

The hit psychological survival series Yellowjackets is back for its third season after a year and a half wait. The show follows the story of a team of talented high school soccer players who survive a plane crash in the remote wilderness, but not without scars. The series explores their transformation from a thriving team … Read more

China Accused of ‘Unsafe’ Fighter Jet Encounter Over South China Sea

Australia has accused China of engaging in an “unsafe and unprofessional interaction” with its military aircraft over the South China Sea, citing a recent incident where a Chinese fighter jet released flares in front of an Australian P-8A surveillance jet. The encounter occurred early this week while the Australian aircraft was conducting surveillance operations in … Read more