Google has released a new security update for Android, addressing two actively exploited vulnerabilities, CVE-2024-43093 and CVE-2024-50302. The company also patched 41 other vulnerabilities, including 11 high-severity flaws that could lead to remote code execution. The most severe vulnerability, CVE-2024-43093, carries a CVSS score of 7.8 and allows attackers to gain local escalation of privilege … Read more
The US stock market ended the month with steady gains, despite heightened tensions between the Trump administration and foreign leaders who have imposed tariffs on American goods. This comes as US President Donald Trump continues to threaten retaliatory measures against countries such as China, Canada, and Mexico. Source: https://www.ft.com/content/9e8a76d8-6aaf-4c04-9c70-0b19c31c6547
Rapper Jay-Z is suing an anonymous woman, Jane Doe, just weeks after she dropped her sexual assault lawsuit against him. The case is the latest development in a saga that has sparked controversy and raised questions about intimidation and retaliation. In December, Doe filed a lawsuit alleging that Jay-Z and his team had intimidated her … Read more
A recent study warns of a looming global public health crisis as China, India, and the US are projected to have the world’s largest populations of adults living with overweight and obesity by 2050. This trend is expected to result in significant economic losses. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-03/china-india-s-obesity-problems-driving-global-surge-study-says
A Dare County resident was forced to euthanize their backyard chickens after they tested positive for bird flu, according to the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The state agency has warned that wild birds carrying the H5N1 virus, also known as bird flu, can infect domesticated birds. While the risk of transmission … Read more
A group of Australian directors recently traveled to Greenland’s southern tip, where they aimed to extract rare-earth minerals from one of the world’s richest deposits. However, their plans were derailed due to unknown issues. The project has been in development for over 20 years. Source: https://www.wsj.com/us-news/greenland-has-the-makings-of-a-mining-boom-so-where-is-everyone-8d07d07d
A new mystery disease outbreak has emerged in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), resulting in at least 60 deaths, according to health officials. The outbreak is similar to a 2024 event referred to as “Disease X,” which was later identified as a combination of several known acute respiratory illnesses complicated by malaria and … Read more
Doja Cat, alongside collaborators Lisa and Raye, delivered a medley of James Bond songs at the Oscars, receiving both praise and criticism. In response to the negative comments on social media, Doja Cat posted an Instagram update about her experience. The rapper expressed that she was nervous but proud of her performance, despite hitting some … Read more
The Oscars love to celebrate record-breakers, but Adrien Brody’s 96-year history-making acceptance speech was a different story altogether. Brody won Best Actor for his role in “The Brutalist,” a film that grossed just $15 million domestically. The long-winded speech, which lasted nearly six minutes, left viewers hanging on, with many calling it insufferable. In comparison, … Read more
NFL free agency is about to begin, with many players set to change teams. Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson and Myles Garrett are among those generating buzz. Rodgers will become a free agent after the New York Jets release him. He has expressed a desire to play for a team that can win, and warm weather … Read more