Hamas has reaffirmed its intention to continue holding Israeli hostages. Despite international pressure, the Palestinian militant group remains firm in its stance. The decision was made public by Hamas officials, who emphasized their commitment to keeping the captives alive until their demands are met. The group’s leaders have been known to use such tactics as … Read more
A 75-year-old man, Doug Whitney, has defied his genetic fate by avoiding early-onset Alzheimer’s disease despite carrying a rare genetic mutation. A new study published in Nature Medicine provides insights into why he remains mentally sharp and offers potential therapeutic avenues for treatment and prevention. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine analyzed Whitney’s genes, … Read more
Germany’s far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party has gained significant ground after the Christian Democratic Union (CDU)’s leader Friedrich Merz narrowly passed a crackdown on asylum seekers, marking a first-time breach of the mainstream parties’ no-cooperation principle with the radical right. The vote, which took place in January, saw the AfD secure 20% of the … Read more
Microsoft has released the Windows 11 KB5051987 and KB5051989 cumulative updates, addressing security vulnerabilities and issues. These mandatory updates contain February 2025 Patch Tuesday security updates for previously discovered vulnerabilities. Users can install the update by going to Start > Settings > Windows Update and clicking ‘Check for Updates.’ Alternatively, they can manually download and … Read more
Soaring winter storm warnings hit Southern California as a powerful snowstorm bears down on the region, prompting concerns among residents in recent burn areas about their insurance coverage. Homeowners seeking to understand if their policies will cover damage from severe mudslides or debris flows resulting from wildfires need to know that policy specifics can be … Read more
Chase Briscoe has secured the coveted pole position for the 67th annual Daytona 500, posting a blistering lap time of 49.249 in pole qualifying Wednesday night at Daytona International Speedway. Austin Cindric will join him on the front row after securing second place with a time of 49.325. The top two finishers from Round 2 … Read more
A group of Senate Republicans has proposed a significant tax on new electric vehicles in an effort to offset the cost of repairing federal roads. The proposed tax would be $1,000 per purchase, aiming to raise funds for road maintenance and upgrades. Source: https://www.autonews.com/ev/an-republican-senators-ev-tax
The US State Department has suspended plans to buy armored electric vehicles, including Tesla models, due to controversy surrounding Elon Musk’s close association with President Trump. The $400 million order was listed in the department’s procurement forecast for 2025 but was removed from the document after reports surfaced about the planned purchase. The State Department … Read more
Reddit is now generating significant revenue from content licensing agreements, accounting for about 10% of its total income. According to COO Jen Wong, this represents material value for the company despite being a relatively small portion of its overall earnings. The platform reported a substantial 71% year-over-year increase in fourth-quarter revenue, driven largely by these … Read more
The Financial Times (FT) offers a digital subscription for €69 per month, with a 10% discount for the first year. This provides complete access to quality FT journalism on any device, excluding access to ft.com or the FT App. Source: https://www.ft.com/content/dd4e334a-adf3-4626-9397-91832affd13a