A recent statement by President Donald Trump has sparked a media frenzy, as he suggested that the Gulf of Mexico should be referred to as the “Gulf of America.” The suggestion has ignited a debate among journalists and cartographers at the Associated Press (AP), with some arguing that it is a matter of fact rather … Read more
NASA’s Ames Research Center has announced it will send termination notices to probationary employees via email next Tuesday, February 18, 2025. The move has sparked controversy among observers, who describe the action as “firing for cause.” According to sources, the terminations are a result of performance issues. While some express outrage over the method of … Read more
A website experienced a temporary shutdown after receiving an unusually high volume of requests. The error message ‘429 Too Many Requests’ was displayed on the site’s homepage, indicating that the server had reached its limit for handling incoming traffic. This phenomenon is not uncommon in today’s digital landscape, where social media platforms and online services … Read more
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is set to expand its operations to Dallas, Texas, as part of its “fully electronic equities change” NYSE Texas. The exchange plans to reincorporate its NYSE Chicago as NYSE Texas, citing Texas’s friendly tax and regulatory environment as a major draw for businesses. Texas has become a significant hub … Read more
Google’s themed icons have broken again in the latest Android 16 Beta 2 update. The issue occurs when trying to switch between icon shades or selecting system colors from the central Wallpaper & style screen, requiring up to 25 taps. The problem is similar to a past bug that caused dark mode-themed icons to appear … Read more
A skunk with rabies was found in the Stillwater Road area of Lexington, Kentucky, according to the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department. The discovery was made earlier this week and signs were posted on Friday to alert residents. No human exposure occurred, but a dog that came into contact with the skunk will be quarantined for … Read more
Reddit plans to launch paid subreddits later this year, according to CEO Steve Huffman. The move aims to monetize user-generated content and is part of the company’s efforts to generate revenue after going public in 2024. While details are scarce, it’s unclear how paid subreddits will work. Some speculate that only Reddit Premium subscribers may … Read more
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to Las Vegas’ UFC Apex for UFC Vegas 102 on February 15. In the main event, former middleweight title challenger Jared Cannonier looks to halt the climb of rising contender Gregory Rodrigues. Cannonier, currently ranked No. 7 in the middleweight division, has gone 2-2 since losing his last fight … Read more
The new US administration’s demand for European NATO members to spend at least 5% of their GDP on defence has caught many capitals off guard, particularly those already struggling to meet the 2% benchmark. In a recent statement, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized that Europe must take ownership of conventional security on the continent. … Read more
Tight end Travis Kelce is still deciding whether to return to the NFL for another season after the Kansas City Chiefs’ loss to the Philadelphia Eagles at Super Bowl LIX. The team has reportedly given him a deadline to make up his mind, with March 14 as the target date. Kelce’s contract with the Chiefs … Read more