Donald Trump’s presidency has been marked by a disregard for facts and data that don’t support his agenda. In his first term, he was known to alter hurricane forecasts with a black Sharpie to make Alabama look affected by the storm, despite it not being the case. Now, as he enters his second term, he’s … Read more
Chevron, the second-largest player in the US oil industry, has shifted its focus from growth-driven spending to generating steady profitability from its shale business. Leveraging its scale and technology, Chevron aims to stabilize its production volumes and turn its US shale operations into a cash machine. The company’s acquisition of Hess for $53 billion in … Read more
Many websites now employ security measures to prevent automated tools, such as bots and scripts. If you are unable to access a website, it is likely due to one of the following reasons: – Javascript is disabled or blocked by an extension. – Your browser does not support cookies. To regain access, ensure that Javascript … Read more
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ defense delivered a solid performance, despite the team’s limited action against the opponent. D’Ernest Johnson led the charge with 102 yards on the ground and two touchdowns, while Devin Leary added 36 yards on the ground. On the defensive side, Reuben Lowery recorded six tackles for safety, including one tackle for … Read more
Beloved actor Jerry Adler, known for his iconic role as Herman “Hesh” Rabkin in HBO’s “The Sopranos,” has passed away peacefully in his sleep in New York City. The Brooklyn-born actor was 96 years old. Born on February 4, 1929, Adler spent most of his life behind the scenes in theater, working as a producer, … Read more
Social media platform Bluesky has blocked access from Mississippi IP addresses following the state’s new age-verification law. The company cited prohibitive costs and concerns over privacy and free expression as reasons for its decision. The law, which was passed by Republican and Democratic lawmakers in 2024, aims to regulate children’s use of social media. However, … Read more
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that overcoming the country’s economic challenges is more difficult than initially thought. In a speech in Osnabrueck, he expressed his own self-criticism, saying the task is “bigger” than imagined a year ago. Merz emphasized that Germany faces not just an economic downturn but a deeper structural crisis of its economy. … Read more
Bluesky, a popular social media platform alternative to Elon Musk’s X, has been blocked in Mississippi due to the state’s burdensome age verification laws. The new law requires users to undergo extensive age checks and provide sensitive personal information to access the site, posing significant challenges for smaller providers. According to Bluesky, the law creates … Read more
AOL is part of the Yahoo family of brands, which includes several well-known websites such as Yahoo, AOL, Engadget, In The Know, and Makers. Users can access their privacy settings by clicking on the “Manage privacy settings” option. This allows them to customize their choices regarding cookie usage and data collection. By selecting this option, … Read more
In 1877, Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli spotted linear features on Mars, which he called canali. However, a mistranslation of this word contributed to a widespread misconception that the planet was home to an alien civilization. American astronomer Percival Lowell became obsessed with these markings, interpreting them as evidence for a sophisticated network of water-transportation channels. … Read more