EA has launched another free game giveaway as part of its Celebration Edition promotion. This time, Star Wars Battlefront 2 is available to claim for free on Xbox consoles, including those with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or EA Play membership. The game’s “Celebration Edition” includes a range of in-game goodies and is the perfect … Read more
Frontier Airlines has introduced a new “all you can fly” pass called the “GoWild!” pass, offering unlimited flights for just $299 per year. The deal is available to the first 5,000 customers who sign up during the pre-sale period, which ends on December 18. To qualify for the pass, travelers must be at least 18 … Read more
Scientists have proposed a geoengineering scheme to combat climate change by sprinkling diamond dust into the stratosphere. The plan, known as stratospheric aerosol injection, could cool the planet by 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit and offset almost all of human-caused warming since the industrial revolution. The research suggests that injecting 5.5 million tons of diamond dust into … Read more
A sprawling industrial complex on the outskirts of Damascus has been revealed as a massive Captagon production facility. The factory, which was reportedly owned by former MP Amer Khiti, is believed to have produced millions of pills and large quantities of precursor chemicals for the lucrative drug. The Syrian regime’s involvement in the trade had … Read more
For the first time ever, scientists have spotted Californian ground squirrels engaging in flesh-eating behavior, chasing down and devouring voles in the wild. Until now, these rodents were believed to be primarily vegetarian, feeding on seeds and nuts. Researchers at Briones Regional Park in Contra Costa County observed 74 interactions between squirrels and voles between … Read more
Russia has unveiled a roadmap to develop its own EUV (extreme ultraviolet) lithography machines, aiming to create less costly and complex equipment than ASML’s systems. The Russian semiconductor initiative, led by Nikolay Chkhalo from the Russian Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Microstructure Physics, plans to build EUV machines that offer competitive performance while lowering manufacturing … Read more
Two US men have died from a rare fungal infection after using bat guano as fertilizer for cannabis plants. The men, aged 59 and 64, developed histoplasmosis, a lung infection caused by inhaling spores from bat droppings. The men had purchased the guano online or collected it from their homes, intending to use it as … Read more
WSU quarterback John Mateer has announced his decision to transfer to the University of Oklahoma, joining his new offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle. This move comes two days after Mateer entered the transfer portal and follows a tumultuous week for WSU fans, who also saw head coach Jake Dickert leave for Wake Forest earlier in the … Read more
Amazon’s flagship Fire TV Omni Mini LED TV series has just received a significant upgrade in accessibility features, enabling the “Dual Audio” feature. This innovative feature allows users to stream sound from their hearing aids and through the TV speakers simultaneously, providing an immersive experience for family members watching together. The new Dual Audio feature … Read more
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol has been impeached after declaring martial law on December 3, a move that caught Western diplomats off guard. Diplomats say Yoon’s allies in Washington were blindsided by the action, which was seen as a drastic measure to root out perceived “anti-state forces”. Yoon’s foreign policy stance, particularly towards China … Read more