A total of 48 people were killed in fighting between Syrian security forces and pro-Assad fighters on Thursday, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR). This is the worst day of violence since President Bashar Assad was ousted. The clashes took place around the town of Jableh in Syria’s Latakia province, which is … Read more
Apple’s new iPhone 16e has been met with surprise and skepticism from iPhone SE owners, who are hesitant to upgrade due to its higher price point of $599. A recent survey of buying habits among Apple customers, particularly iPhone SE buyers, reveals a significant challenge for the company. According to the CIRP report, iPhone SE … Read more
A surge in traffic has caused a significant number of websites to experience errors, resulting in a 429 “Too Many Requests” response. This issue is often seen on high-traffic websites and online services. The cause of this problem can be attributed to the website’s inability to handle the volume of requests within a given time … Read more
The non-profit behind Sesame Street has made staff reductions as it looks for a new streaming partner. The move comes amid concerns over the show’s relevance in today’s digital age. Some fans are sad to see beloved characters go, while others believe the program is less relevant with changing viewer habits. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2025/03/06/sesame-street-layoffs
New Zealand’s High Commissioner to the UK, Phil Goff, has been fired after asking Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen about US President Donald Trump’s understanding of history and his handling of Russia during a Chatham House event in London. Goff appeared to draw parallels between Winston Churchill’s approach to Nazi Germany and Trump’s response to … Read more
Colorado has reported 10 confirmed and probable human cases of bird flu since last year, according to the CDC. Dr. Michelle Barron, Senior Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control at UCHealth, says she’s monitoring the situation closely. The risk of a pandemic from bird flu is a concern, as the virus can interact with … Read more
Pope Francis’ health has remained stable, with no new respiratory episodes, according to a recent update from the Vatican. The 88-year-old pontiff used supplemental oxygen and non-invasive ventilation while increasing his physiotherapy. Despite this, the prognosis remains guarded due to his underlying chronic lung disease. On Ash Wednesday, Pope Francis participated in a celebration, receiving … Read more
Korean director Bong Joon Ho’s new film, Mickey 17, is a scathing critique of 21st-century capitalism that finds its perfect timing in today’s reality. Based on the graphic novel Mickey7 by Edward Ashton, the movie tells the story of Mickey, an Expendable worker on a planetary labor colony ruled by an authoritarian billionaire, played to … Read more
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has denied that the country’s chipmaker, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), invested $100 billion in three new facilities in Arizona due to pressure from the Trump administration. The investment decision was made based on customer demand, according to TSMC CEO C.C. Wei. Wei stated that he had spoken with customers and … Read more
The US financial markets have shown signs of slowing down chaos over the past few days. On Wednesday and Thursday, traders delayed and revised plans related to President’s tariff schemes. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court took action to limit the president’s budgetary abuse. Despite this recent calm, the overall situation remains grim. However, these developments offer … Read more