The UK is now a solitary leader in its ambitious climate plan, while seven of the world’s largest economies missed a UN deadline to submit updated emissions-cutting plans. The UN had called for countries to send their national climate plans by February 10, but only the UK has made significant progress towards achieving the Paris … Read more
Greek authorities have declared a state of emergency on the island of Santorini due to intense seismic activity. A 5.2-magnitude earthquake occurred hours after seismologists recorded an estimated 7,700 tremors last week. The measures, which include increased army involvement in crisis management, will be in effect until March 3. The situation is dire, with over … Read more
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell signaled that the US economy may need to adjust its growth trajectory due to ongoing trade tensions and rising tariffs. In his testimony before the Senate, Powell indicated that labor market conditions remain strong but inflation remains a concern. Powell stated that if inflation doesn’t fall below 2%, policymakers will … Read more
Nvidia’s latest flagship graphics card, the RTX 5090 Founder Edition, has been plagued by a worrying issue – power connector melting. This problem was first reported in black screening issues with other high-end RTX cards, and now it seems that Nvidia’s own design is affected. The investigation into this issue came from YouTube channel der8auer, … Read more
Salman Rushdie testified in court on Tuesday against Hadi Matar, 26, who is charged with attempted murder and assault over the attack that left Rushdie blinded and severely injured. The novelist showed a jury his damaged right eye after being stabbed 15 times during the August 2022 incident at a New York venue. Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/02/11/us/novelist-rushdie-takes-stand-in-trial-of-his-accused-stabber/index.html
A deep-sea anglerfish has been spotted in blue waters off the coast of Tenerife near the Canary Islands. The fish is typically found at depths where little to no light penetrates, but this recent sighting caught researchers off guard. According to marine researchers, the presence of a deep-sea anglerfish in shallower waters raises questions about … Read more
WWE Raw aired live last night from Cleveland, Ohio, with several key matches and storylines taking shape heading into WrestleMania 41. Jey Uso challenged Gunther to a World Heavyweight Championship match at Mania, after being laid out in their encounter on Raw. Despite being intimidated by the champion, Jey sprang up and hit a suicide … Read more
Taylor Swift’s recent Super Bowl outing was marred by booing from fans, but it’s more than just a case of rivalries and fandoms at play. The incident highlights a toxic male energy that has been empowered in the past year, particularly towards women. The NFL and its fanbase have been reaching new audiences, including women … Read more
A British computer engineer who lost £620m-worth of Bitcoins in a 2013 tip is now seeking to buy the site where he believes his fortune is buried. James Howells, from Newport, claims his ex-girlfriend accidentally threw away the hard drive containing the lost Bitcoins. Howells’ case was dismissed by a judge, but he’s still planning … Read more
Football star Sam Kerr has been found not guilty of racially abusing a British police officer during a dispute with a cab driver in London last year. The 31-year-old Australian striker, who plays for Chelsea in the Women’s Super League, had called the officer “stupid and white” after being treated differently by police due to … Read more