Ridley Scott’s Gladiator sequel fails to live up to its predecessor, relying on too many familiar elements and derivative storytelling. Despite an impressive performance from Denzel Washington as the cunning master of gladiators Macrinus, the film is marred by its lack of fresh ideas and binary approach to good versus evil. The movie opens with … Read more
The first episode of Dune: Prophecy, “The Hidden Hand,” sets up a complex web of characters and relationships while introducing a new era to the Dune universe. However, it struggles to balance its ambitious scope with its modest budget. While the episode succeeds in adding rich lore to the franchise, particularly during its voiceover-heavy exploration … Read more
The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a resurgence, with Bitcoin prices surging and major players celebrating potential US regulatory support under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. However, this trend has raised concerns about the need for effective safeguards to prevent catastrophic consequences. While some protections are in place, it remains essential for regulators to maintain guardrails against … Read more
Security researchers have identified a surge in two-step phishing attacks leveraging Microsoft Visio files. Perception Point has discovered that attackers are using the .vsdx format, commonly used for business diagrams, to disguise malicious URLs and bypass traditional security scans. The new attacks take advantage of users’ trust in Microsoft tools by embedding URLs within Visio … Read more
The week ahead promises to be filled with economic data releases, corporate earnings reports, and continued market volatility. The services and manufacturing sectors are expected to dominate the schedule, while investor focus will also shift back to big-name companies like Nvidia, Walmart, and Deere & Company. The recent move in bond yields, following the Federal … Read more
Vivek Ramaswamy, incoming co-leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has laid out the new agency’s vision to tackle government bureaucracy during an exclusive interview with Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo. Ramaswamy plans to address “failures of the executive branch” through aggressive cost-cutting measures starting with executive action. He believes that Congress can then take … Read more
The San Francisco Night Ministry, renowned for its outreach to people experiencing homelessness in the Tenderloin, marked a milestone 60 years of service on November 1. The organization, founded by the San Francisco Council of Churches, has been providing spiritual care and essential services to around 10,000 individuals annually, with approximately 40% identifying as LGBTQ. … Read more
A US-based company’s CEO has been criticized for firing almost its entire team of 111 employees for not attending a meeting. The CEO, Baldvin, shared the termination notices on Slack, stating that the employees failed to complete their contractual obligations and attend meetings. The post was shared by an intern who claims he was recently … Read more
Apple has introduced a new feature in its iOS 18 update called the Library, which simplifies the process of saving and accessing favorite locations within the Apple Maps app on iPhone. This feature allows users to quickly access frequently visited or important locations. To add a location to the Library, follow these steps: 1. Open … Read more
The US election results reveal a harsh truth for Black Americans: they are largely on their own in the fight against racism and oppression. Many in the community have learned that sometimes, you must walk alone, as those who claim to support your cause may be motivated by self-interest rather than genuine solidarity. Black voters … Read more