A tentative step towards peace has been taken between Russia and Ukraine, as the two countries agreed to halt military activity over the Black Sea. The agreement was brokered by the White House in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh after high-level talks. However, it comes with complications, including Russia’s list of conditions that must be met … Read more
Senator Tom Cotton has warned that the US intelligence agencies are facing existential threats, citing China’s military activities and Iran’s aggressive intentions as major concerns. Cotton, who chairs the Select Committee of Intelligence, expressed frustration with the intelligence community, saying they are “inadequate” in providing information to policymakers. Cotton highlighted China’s growing military presence, including … Read more
At least 24 people have been killed in the wildfires raging across South Korea’s southeastern region. A firefighting helicopter crashed on Wednesday, killing its pilot. The blazes have forced over 27,000 people to flee their homes and damaged more than 15,000 hectares of land. The Uiseong fire, which is only 68% contained, has spread rapidly … Read more
A website has implemented a security service to protect itself from online attacks, prompting your browser to trigger the security solution. This action may have been triggered by submitting a suspicious word or phrase, executing an SQL command, or providing malformed data. To resolve the issue, you can email the site owner and inform them … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened to seize parts of Gaza if Hamas continues to hold Israeli captives. Speaking to parliament, Netanyahu said Israel will increase its “repression” on Gaza the longer Hamas refuses to release their hostages. The captives include 59 people still being held in Gaza, with only 25 believed to be … Read more
A team of paleontologists has discovered a previously unknown species of dinosaur with distinctive two-fingered claws, resembling a bizarre mix of sloth and giraffe features. The fossil, named Duonychus tsogtbaatari, was unearthed in Mongolia’s Gobi Desert. The find is unique due to the intact sheath of one of the digits, made of keratin, which reveals … Read more
Australian model and reality TV star David Genat made history by winning the most money ever awarded on a reality TV show, taking home $5.8 million after accepting the banker’s final offer on the Season 2 finale of “Deal or No Deal Island”. The victory also broke franchise records, with Genat emerging triumphant over runner-up … Read more
The 2025 NCAA Tournament continues with the Sweet 16 on Thursday. If you’re making college basketball picks or entering a second-chance bracket contest, SportsLine’s proven projection model is crucial to consider. The model has simulated every game 10,000 times and boasts an impressive track record. In recent tournaments, it has beaten over 91% of all … Read more
A UN agency has warned of a surge in AIDS deaths if US funding is not reinstated. The head of UNAIDS, Winnie Byanyima, says an additional 6.3 million people will die over the next four years without support. This is on top of the 600,000 AIDS-related deaths recorded globally in 2023. Byanyima noted that a … Read more
Netflix is now offering HDR movies and shows in the advanced HDR10+ format, exclusively for its premium subscribers. The streaming giant began supporting HDR10 and Dolby Vision formats in December 2014 with the release of Marco Polo’s first season. HDR10+, like Dolby Vision, uses dynamic metadata to fine-tune visuals on a frame-by-frame basis, allowing creators … Read more