Google’s latest streaming box, the Google TV Streamer, has been released in 2024, marking a departure from their previous Chromecast offerings. This dongle-like device boasts unique features such as creating watch lists, personalized recommendations, and AI-powered screensavers. While the Google TV Streamer may not significantly surpass its predecessor, it offers several customization options that can … Read more
A 24-year-old Afghan suspect has been arrested in connection with a car ramming attack in Munich, Germany. Authorities say the suspect, who has admitted to deliberately driving into the participants of a demonstration, had an “Islamist motive” for the crime. The suspect, who had arrived in Germany as an asylum-seeker in 2016 and was living … Read more
Alex Bregman has signed a three-year deal with the Boston Red Sox, capping off the team’s offseason in style. The two-time World Series champion is leaving behind nine seasons with the Houston Astros, where he experienced numerous successes and formed lasting bonds. Bregman expressed his gratitude to the Astros organization, teammates, fans, and city of … Read more
A new strain of bird flu, H5N1, is spreading rapidly across the US, threatening to unleash a major pandemic in 2025. Scientists believe the virus is being carried by dust from bird droppings, spread by wind currents. The latest outbreak has resulted in one fatality and critical condition for a teenager, while several large egg-laying … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s decision to scrap a duty exemption for small parcels has led to a significant drop in sales for online shopping giants Temu and Shein. According to Bloomberg Second Measure, the two companies saw their US sales decline by 16% (Shein) and up to 32% (Temu) over five days from February 5, … Read more
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed the creation of a “European army” to challenge Russia and assert the continent’s independence from the US. The idea comes as tensions rise over Ukraine’s involvement in peace talks with Russia, amid concerns that the US may no longer provide military aid to the country. Zelensky suggested this shift … Read more
A growing number of people taking semaglutide (Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro) have developed severe eye conditions. Research published in JAMA Ophthalmology found that patients taking these medications are four to seven times more likely to develop nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), a condition that can cause blindness. A new study detailed nine cases of … Read more
A long-held model of evolution suggests that intelligent life is extremely rare and unlikely to have evolved on Earth. However, a team of experts proposes an alternative view that challenges this notion. According to their research, the coevolution of life and Earth’s surface environment may have made the emergence of human-like intelligence more predictable than … Read more
Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jay-Z have had a lawsuit against them withdrawn after a woman who alleged they sexually assaulted her 25 years ago dropped the case. The woman, Jane Doe, filed a notice of voluntary dismissal with prejudice in February, meaning she can’t re-file the lawsuit. The lawsuit was initially filed against Combs in … Read more
Tiffany Statton has officially been chosen by Charlotte Flair as her opponent at WWE’s upcoming Wrestlemania 41 event in Las Vegas, NV. The match was announced after Statton retained the women’s title on Smackdown in February 2025. According to reports, a discussion between WWE and Statton took place in January, where it was initially decided … Read more