A Chinese research team led by virologist Shi Zhengli has discovered a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, that can spread to humans. The virus uses the ACE2 receptor to infect organisms, similar to SARS-CoV-2 and NL63. Researchers found that HKU5-CoV-2 has a higher potential to infect humans due to its ability to bind to human ACE2. … Read more
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A recent surge in traffic has caused a popular website to become overwhelmed, resulting in temporary downtime for users. The issue was resolved by the website’s administrators, but not before causing frustration for those who attempted to access it. The exact cause of the overload is still unknown, but it is believed to have been … Read more
A$AP Relli has broken his silence on social media after losing his legal battle against A$AP Rocky. Relli, whose real name is Terrell Ephron, took to Instagram to respond to the negative fallout from Rocky’s acquittal in his high-profile shooting trial. In a statement, Relli said, “Gossiping is a form of entertainment for people who … Read more
Asteroid 2024 YR4, estimated to be about 180 feet in diameter, was initially thought to have a high chance of colliding with Earth in 2032. However, new data from NASA has significantly reduced the likelihood of a strike, dropping it from 3.1% to just 0.5%. The asteroid’s trajectory is still being refined as astronomers continue … Read more
The NFL is investigating allegations of inappropriate conduct by Ravens kicker Justin Tucker during massage-therapy sessions, with three women accusing him of misconduct. Despite the investigation, the team has remained silent on the matter. Contrary to the Ravens’ handling of Ray Rice’s 2014 scandal, which led to their swift termination of his contract after the … Read more
Apple is expanding its personalized AI system, Apple Intelligence, to several new languages, including French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Korean, and Chinese. Localized English versions will also be released for Singapore and India. The move aims to enable more users worldwide to interact with Apple’s AI technology in their native language. This update is part … Read more
A new basketball-themed series, “Running Point,” starring Kate Hudson, is the subject of a lawsuit against Netflix and Warner Bros. The show’s creators, including Mindy Kaling, have been accused of infringing on Pepperdine University’s trademarks by using similar team names, logos, colors, and branding. Pepperdine’s lawsuit claims that the show’s fictional team, the Waves, bears … Read more
A JetBlue pilot, Jeremy Gudorf, 33, was arrested at Boston’s Logan International Airport on Thursday, Feb. 20, while preparing for a flight to Paris. A Massachusetts State Police officer discovered an active warrant for his arrest in North Carolina, where he faces charges of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. Gudorf was arraigned in East … Read more
US President Donald Trump has ordered his trade chief to revive investigations into digital service taxes imposed by countries including France, Canada, the UK, and India. These taxes are a longstanding trade irritant for the US, with several countries levying them on sales revenue from US tech giants such as Google, Facebook, Apple, and Amazon. … Read more