YouTube is not down, but ad blockers are causing issues on the platform. If you’re using ad blockers like Adblock Plus or uBlock Origin, your browsing experience will be disrupted. Here’s what’s happening and how to fix it. YouTube detects ad blockers by noticing missing ad requests, invisible “bait” ads, and trying to fetch extension … Read more
Offshore oil workers in the North Sea face a strict weight limit – if they don’t meet it, their jobs could be at risk. The industry body Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has set a maximum clothed weight of 124.7kg for workers flying to and from offshore platforms. This means that over 2,200 workers are currently … Read more
Chinese AI developer DeepSeek has made its first public appearance in over a year to sound the alarm about the dangers of artificial intelligence. Chen Deli, a senior researcher at DeepSeek, spoke at a Chinese government-organized internet conference, warning that while AI can be beneficial in the short term, it poses significant threats to jobs … Read more
A federal appeals court was asked by the Trump administration to block a judge’s order for them to distribute November’s full monthly food stamp benefits. However, some states like Wisconsin are moving quickly to get the money to people, despite the shutdown. US District Judge John J McConnell Jr had given the administration until Friday … Read more
Senator Ted Cruz accused fellow Republicans of being “frightened” to criticize Tucker Carlson, saying they are too afraid to speak out against his divisive views. The conservative pundit recently hosted avowed white supremacist Nick Fuentes on his podcast, sparking widespread outrage and leading to the resignation of multiple staff members at The Heritage Foundation. Cruz, … Read more
Eternal bachelor Tom Cruise is struggling to come to terms with his sudden breakup from actress Ana de Armas. Sources close to the actor claim he’s spinning a narrative that Ana wasn’t “up to his standards,” but insiders reveal that’s just ego and heartbreak. The 63-year-old star was reportedly smitten with de Armas, 37, whom … Read more
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has secured a major victory after shareholders approved his massive pay package of up to $878 billion over the next decade. The proposal received over 75% support, with shares rising more than 3% in after-hours trading. The new plan rewards Musk’s vision for transforming Tesla into an AI and robotics leader, … Read more
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 high-volume markets, starting this Friday, citing safety concerns and staffing shortages in air traffic controllers. This will affect Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, along with Ronald Reagan Washington National and Washington Dulles International airports. The FAA is acting to relieve pressure on … Read more
Baltimore’s downtown area, once a bustling hub of activity, has been struggling with redevelopment efforts for decades. However, recent news may bring new life to the “dead block” of Howard Street. In 1973, the Sisserman family opened a cosmetology school on 18 N. Howard St., which was part of the vibrant Superblock area. The bustle … Read more
Hackers have created several malicious VSCode extensions that spread crypto-mining malware. Hundreds of downloads were made by these extensions, all from the same publisher, DevelopmentInc. One extension, disguised as a Pokémon-themed tool, triggered Monero mining malware when activated. The malware hid its tracks using Google Chrome spoof requests. Removing illicit extensions won’t guarantee their return; … Read more