The Vatican is facing allegations of using a sophisticated system to launder money through bank transfers. A former top financial official claims that the Vatican’s payroll agency has the ability to alter transaction details, allowing officials to secretly transfer funds without revealing recipients’ identities. This alleged method would have enabled Vatican officials to engage in … Read more
For about 15 years, a powerful radio telescope on Earth recorded data about a distant location in space billions of light-years away. Recently, astronomers stitched together these observations to reveal an image that bears an eerie resemblance to J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings symbol – the “Eye of Sauron.” However, this cosmic wonder is … Read more
Microsoft has released a batch of security updates to fix over 100 security flaws in its Windows operating systems and other software. The patches include fixes for critical vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to gain remote access to Windows systems, as well as weaknesses in the Windows Kerberos authentication system. The most severe vulnerability is … Read more
Nintendo has released a trailer for Chibi-Robo, announcing that it will be added as part of an upcoming update on August 21. The game, which originally released in 2005 for the GameCube and later for the Switch, follows the story of a small robot tasked with keeping a family home in order despite its chaotic … Read more
Tennis legend Venus Williams will make her highly anticipated return to the US Open after a two-year absence, receiving a wild-card invitation to compete in singles at Flushing Meadows. The American, who turned 45 on Wednesday, will become the oldest entrant in singles since Renée Richards competed in 1981. Williams has won seven major singles … Read more
Cancer survival rates have improved significantly over the past 50 years, but experts warn that progress has been uneven, with some cancers experiencing little or no improvement in survival rates. The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine conducted a study which found that while overall cancer survival rates are still improving, progress has slowed … Read more
Nintendo has confirmed that 2005’s Chibi-Robo!, an underrated GameCube platform-adventure game, will be added to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion pack library on August 21. The game follows a friendly robot named Chibi-Robo as it completes housework-related missions for the Sanderson family and helps various animals and toys along the way. In this charming … Read more
Dollar General Corporation has issued a recall for its eight-ounce packages of Clover Valley instant coffee due to potential glass fragments, according to the US Food and Drug Administration. The affected products were sold in all 48 states except Hawaii and Alaska. The source of the contamination is currently under investigation by Dollar General, which … Read more
As the Anchorage summit between Russian leader Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump is set to take place on Friday, both Moscow and Washington have intensified their efforts to present a united front with their allies. In a recent call with a group of European leaders, Trump downplayed any daylight between him and his counterparts, … Read more
A new study found that artificial intelligence systems used to aid doctors in detecting cancer led to a significant decline in their ability to spot tumors after just months of use. The AI tool initially improved the detection of pre-cancerous growths in the colon, but when the system was turned off, doctors’ skills regressed by … Read more