Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame have called for an immediate ceasefire in eastern Congo, the first since M23 rebels escalated their offensive in January. The joint statement, issued along with Qatar’s emir, who mediated the talks in Doha, demands “immediate and unconditional” action. However, it remains unclear whether … Read more
Google’s latest mid-range offering is the Pixel 9a, with a price tag of $499 for the base model and $559 for the 256GB version. The flagship Pixel 9 starts at $799 for its 128GB variant and goes up to $899 for the 256GB model. Design-wise, both phones are almost identical, with flat screens, flat side … Read more
Chronic back pain affects approximately 16 million American adults. A recent study published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine has raised concerns about the effectiveness of various treatments for lower and chronic back pain. According to the study, only one out of every 10 treatments was found to be effective in relieving lower back pain. Many treatments … Read more
Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who spent nine months in space after their eight-day mission to the International Space Station, will need time to recover from the effects of weightlessness on Earth’s gravity. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson told NDTV that professional astronauts like Williams and Wilmore are selected not only for physical fitness but … Read more
Tesla’s market value plummeted by over $800 billion after a hacker targeted the company, revealing sensitive information about its owners and employees. The website DOGEQUEST, which lists the locations of Tesla showrooms, charging stations, and government employee homes, has raised concerns among authorities. In a statement, Elon Musk condemned the hack as “domestic terrorism,” urging … Read more
The Vancouver International Auto Show has removed Tesla from its annual event due to concerns over safety, particularly for attendees, exhibitors, and staff. According to Eric Nicholl, the show’s executive director, “the primary concern is the safety of all who attend” and he cited protests and vandalism against the company as a reason. Protests and … Read more
Astronomers have discovered a scorching hot exoplanet called Enaiposha (GJ 1214 b) that defies previous expectations of what an exoplanet should be like. Located just 47 light-years from Earth, this planet is shrouded in a thick haze filled with aerosols and strange molecules, making it one of the most intriguing exoplanets to date. The discovery … Read more
The ClearFake campaign has evolved to use fake reCAPTCHA and Cloudflare Turnstile verifications as lures to trick users into downloading malware. The threat actors behind the campaign are using fake web browser update baits on compromised WordPress sites as a malware distribution vector. ClearFake, first highlighted in July 2023, uses EtherHiding to fetch next-stage payload … Read more
A private space company, Firefly Aerospace, has achieved a historic milestone by launching its Blue Ghost moon lander on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket and successfully landing on the moon. The 14-day mission is the longest commercial operation on the moon to date. The spacecraft, which completed 100% of its mission objectives, captured high-definition images of … Read more
Meta Platforms, the social media giant, has raised concerns among Delaware state government officials by considering pulling out of the state in light of changes to corporate law. The move has left investors worried and prompted a weekend meeting between state lawmakers and corporate attorneys, including those from Tesla. Delaware’s unique business-friendly environment, which attracts … Read more