A US federal judge has extended a temporary block on Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting team from accessing payment systems at the US Treasury Department, citing concerns over sensitive personal information and potential disruptions to funding for health clinics and preschools. The decision comes as part of a broader wave of lawsuits challenging Trump initiatives, with … Read more
Valentine’s Day, celebrated on February 14th, has become synonymous with romance and affection. However, its origins date back to ancient Roman festivals, specifically the Lupercalia, which honored the fertility god Lupercus. In the 5th century B.C., Romans celebrated Lupercalia, a festival marked by drunkenness, sexual promiscuity, and sacrifice of a dog. The celebration was eventually … Read more
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has made groundbreaking discoveries about the Phoenix galaxy cluster, providing new insights into its unusually high rate of star formation. Located 5.8 billion light-years from Earth, the Phoenix cluster is the largest observed and features a massive central galaxy with intense bursts of star creation. Contrary to expectations, the … Read more
Denny’s is shutting down more locations across the US, with around 30 additional restaurants expected to close in 2025, taking the total number of closures to over 180 since the company began its downsizing plans last year. The diner chain has already closed at least 88 restaurants by the end of 2024. The company cited … Read more
Tuscaloosa, Ala. – The highly anticipated matchup between No. 1 Auburn and No. 2 Alabama will take place on Saturday in Tuscaloosa, with the winner set to determine the best team in America. This is the first-ever conference meeting between the top two teams in college basketball, with the SEC primed to break the record … Read more
Netflix has released a teaser for its upcoming season of “Bridgerton,” revealing new characters and confirming fan favorites will return. The sneak peek video features cast members goofing off, behind-the-scenes clips, and first footage from the new episodes. The season focuses on a new leading couple, Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and Lady In Silver (Yerin … Read more
A technical issue has caused a website to exceed its API request limit, resulting in an error message of “429 Too Many Requests”. This problem occurs when too many requests are made to the website’s servers within a short period, causing them to become overwhelmed. The exact cause of this issue is not specified, but … Read more
Crypto scams have likely reached a record high in 2024, driven by the rise of sophisticated tactics like “pig butchering” and the use of generative artificial intelligence. According to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis, revenue from these scams increased nearly 40% in 2024 compared to the previous year. The total estimated revenue from crypto scams in … Read more
California’s average gas price has reached a new high of $4.82, with Southern California experiencing significant increases due to a refinery fire and low inventories. The Auto Club’s Weekend Gas Watch reported that prices have risen by more than two cents per day in most areas over the past week. The Martinez PBF refinery in … Read more
Waffle House has added a 50-cent-per-egg surcharge to customers’ bills as egg prices reach record highs due to the HPAI (bird flu) outbreak. The Georgia-based chain is watching market conditions and may adjust or remove the extra charge. The median price for a dozen eggs nationally was $7.55 during the week of Feb. 3, according … Read more