The US Department of Justice has ordered Manhattan federal prosecutors to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, citing unfair timing and potential impact on his ability to address immigration issues. Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove claimed the case was brought too close to the city’s primary election in June, hindering … Read more
A researcher has achieved the astonishing feat of running a full Linux distro inside a PDF file using virtualization technology. The PDF file contains a JavaScript-based RISC-V emulator, which interfaces with user input and renders graphical output as ASCII characters. The project uses an old version of Emscripten to compile a RISC-V emulator into JavaScript, … Read more
A devastating bird flu, H5N1, has taken the US by storm, infecting 67 people and claiming lives in Louisiana. This is not an isolated incident, as the virus has been identified in 964 livestock herds across 17 states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed its presence, and California’s decision to declare … Read more
Luka Doncic made his highly anticipated debut as a Los Angeles Laker, and it was clear that the Serbian superstar had been welcomed into the team with open arms. The energy at Crypto.com Arena was electric, with fans and players alike excited to see the new addition in action. Before the game, Doncic’s name and … Read more
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show was a surprise for many, but one thing that really stood out was his bold fashion choice – a pair of flared jeans, reminiscent of the iconic bell bottoms of the 1970s. The custom-made “Marco” jeans from French fashion house Celine were a major talking point during the performance, … Read more
Chinese automaker BYD has signed a deal with generative AI firm DeepSeek to co-develop new autonomous technology. This move could put pressure on rival Tesla, which has been investing heavily in its own self-driving capabilities. BYD’s “God’s Eye” advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) will be integrated into all of its cars, starting from budget-friendly models. … Read more
The Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl win has sent a powerful message about diversity, equity, and inclusion, serving as a strong rejection of the divisive forces trying to erase progress made over the past 60 years. By defeating the heavily favored Kansas City Chiefs, the team proved that DEI is not just a buzzword, but a … Read more
NASA has selected SpaceX to launch a small exoplanet science mission called Pandora as soon as September 2023. The task order was awarded under the Venture-class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare (VADR) contract, which is designed for smaller missions with higher risk tolerance. Pandora is a 45-centimeter telescope-equipped spacecraft that will observe 20 stars known … Read more
Australian soccer player Sam Kerr has been left in the hands of a jury after a trial accused her of racially aggravated harassment. The 31-year-old striker denies using racist language against a police officer, claiming she was being targeted due to her skin color. During an incident on January 30, 2023, in south-west London, Kerr … Read more
The United States has been ranked as the most corrupt country in the world, according to Transparency International’s annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). The index scores countries based on experts’ and businesspeople’s perceptions of public sector corruption. In its lowest ever score, the US received 65 out of 100 points, a four-point drop since 2023. … Read more