Nvidia’s new RTX 5070 Ti has generated excitement among graphics card enthusiasts, but its launch pricing is a far cry from the hype. The card’s scarcity and popularity have led to inflated prices, with some variants fetching over $1,000, making it a “GPU screwjob” for PC gamers. The Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti is a third-tier … Read more
A family of an Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas says a body handed over by Hamas is hers after being held captive for 16 months. The family’s statement came as forensic officials in Israel were yet to confirm the identification. Earlier, remains handed over by Hamas on Thursday were identified as not belonging to Shiri Bibas … Read more
Amazon has taken over creative control of the James Bond franchise, and with this shift comes a new era for the iconic spy. Who will be Daniel Craig’s replacement? Henry Cavill is currently at the top of the list, but his age might be a concern. Other names frequently mentioned in fan reactions include Tom … Read more
Horror comedy “The Monkey” brings dark humor and nihilistic themes to an adaptation of a Stephen King short story. Directed by Osgood Perkins, the film follows Petey (Adam Scott), a pilot who leaves his twin sons with their mother after a gruesome incident involving a toy circus monkey that begets murder. Twenty-five years later, one … Read more
London’s Moorfields Eye hospital has made history by becoming the first medical facility to successfully treat a rare genetic condition that causes blindness in children. A pioneering gene therapy treatment has given hope to four young patients born with Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA), a severe form of retinal dystrophy. The treatment, which was developed by … Read more
Scientists have discovered a new species of leopard-size apex predator, Bastetodon syrtos, which lived around 30 million years ago in the Egyptian desert. The skull was unearthed in the Jebel Qatrani Formation, about 60 miles from Cairo, and is believed to be one of the most significant discoveries in understanding the diversity and evolution of … Read more
A series of undersea cable breaches in the Baltic Sea has sparked an investigation into suspected sabotage, with Swedish police looking into the incident involving a key connection between Germany and Finland. The damage was reported near Gotland, Sweden’s largest island, and Finnish telecom operator Cinia confirmed minor damage to its fibre-optic cable without disrupting … Read more
Block Inc.’s shares fell by almost 18% to $68.35, the largest decline in five years, after the company missed analysts’ revenue forecasts for its fourth quarter. The digital payments company reported revenue of $6.03 billion, less than the estimated $6.28 billion. Despite seeing a surge in net income to $1.95 billion, adjusted earnings fell short … Read more
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is seeking a court order requiring the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to conduct gender testing for athletes competing in women’s sports. The move comes as the NCAA recently changed its transgender policy, limiting competition in women’s sports to those assigned female at birth. Paxton argues that the current policy … Read more