President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance will meet virtually with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday, ahead of a summit between the two leaders in Alaska. The meeting comes as tensions remain high between Russia and Ukraine, with large drone attacks continuing to exchange in both countries. Zelenskyy stated that he believes Russia … Read more
FX’s ‘Alien: Earth’ combines classic ‘Alien’ terror with a unique twist inspired by ‘Peter Pan’. Creator Noah Hawley has crafted a faithful prequel that adds a new class of superbeings to the franchise. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/tv/2025/08/12/alien-earth-series-review
The Israeli military’s assassination of four Al Jazeera journalists has sparked widespread condemnation from states and international organizations. The attacks, which left at least 46 Palestinians dead, also come amid a backdrop of mass starvation in Gaza, with over 200 people having already starved to death. The United Nations has called for an independent investigation … Read more
Researchers have discovered that common food thickeners, long believed to pass through the digestive system intact, can actually be digested by gut bacteria. A study published in the Journal of Bacteriology found that artificial cellulose derivatives, commonly used in foods like ketchup and salad dressing, can be broken down by enzymes activated by natural polysaccharides … Read more
Philadelphia Eagles Pro Bowl guard Landon Dickerson will undergo a “minor procedure” to repair a meniscus injury in his right knee, which is expected to keep him out for several weeks. The goal is to have him back for the team’s Thursday night opener against the Dallas Cowboys on September 4. A teammate, Kenyon Green, … Read more
Security researchers James Rowley and Mark Omo have discovered critical flaws in high-security safe locks made by Securam, a company used by major brands such as Liberty Safe, Fort Knox, and CVS. The vulnerabilities allow hackers to open safes using simple techniques, rendering the devices “not very secure” at all. Rowley and Omo’s research began … Read more
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Microsoft is starting to roll out lightweight taskbar apps for business users on Windows 11. These apps provide quick access to contacts, file search, and calendar from the taskbar. The People companion app features a browsable org chart and allows users to start Teams messages or calls with contacts directly. The File Search companion app … Read more
Scientists at Syracuse University have discovered a way to promote weight loss and improve blood sugar control without the unpleasant side effects of current GLP-1 drugs. By targeting brain support cells that produce appetite-suppressing molecules, they developed a modified compound called TDN, which worked in animal tests without causing nausea or vomiting. Current weight loss … Read more
A 27-year-old man has been arrested by Israeli police for allegedly spraying graffiti at the Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City, sparking outrage among Jewish leaders. The incident occurred near the Mughrabi Gate, one of the holiest sites in Judaism. The Western Wall Heritage Foundation condemned the act, calling it “a grave desecration” that harms … Read more