Two men in New York state have died from a rare fungal lung infection caused by exposure to bat poop used as fertilizer for their cannabis plants. The fungus, Histoplasma capsulatum, can lead to pneumonia and is usually harmless but can be deadly if the infected person has an existing lung disease or weakened immune … Read more
Food delivery company Grubhub will pay $25 million to settle allegations of deceptive practices against diners, workers, and small businesses. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) claims that Grubhub deceived customers about delivery costs, blocked access to accounts, and misrepresented how much money drivers would make. The FTC also alleges that Grubhub listed unaffiliated restaurants on … Read more
A total of ten categories have been shortlisted for the 97th Academy Awards. “Emilia Pérez” leads among films with potential nominations in six categories, followed by “Wicked” with four. The nominations will be announced on January 17 and the ceremony will take place on March 2. In the documentary feature film category, several top contenders … Read more
Two farms in Alabama have been infected with avian influenza, a highly contagious disease that has killed over 116,000 birds. The affected farms are located in Cullman County and Pickens County, both major poultry-producing areas. According to state officials, more than 100,000 chickens were euthanized to prevent the spread of the disease. Dr. Tony Frazier, … Read more
Baldur’s Gate 3 has received an influx of negative reviews since The Game Awards, where Larian Studios’ head Swen Vincke criticized corporate greed in the gaming industry. Over 500 reviews have been left with the majority being from Chinese gamers who are upset over Vincke’s comments on sales and support. Vincke claimed that the next … Read more
Samsung has officially revealed its color options for the upcoming Galaxy S25 series. The flagship lineup will feature a variety of shades, including blue hues and Coral Red, which promises to be a promising option. The Galaxy S25 Ultra will have its own exclusive titanium shades, including Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, and Titanium Jade Green. … Read more
Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery near the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy. A binary star system, consisting of two stars gravitationally bound to each other around a common center of gravity, has been confirmed in the vicinity of Sagittarius A*, a black hole about 26,000 light-years from Earth. … Read more
A recent report from Redfin reveals that older Americans are more likely to buy homes in areas with significant climate risks than their younger counterparts. The data shows that 36.9% of home purchases made by people aged 65 and above last year were in counties at high risk of extreme heat, compared to 32.3% for … Read more
US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued the first binding operational directive (BOD) of 2025, requiring federal civilian agencies to secure their cloud environments. The directive aims to reduce the attack surface of federal networks by mandating secure practices for cloud services. The BOD 25-01 requires federal agencies to identify and secure specific … Read more
A wave of violence swept through the Middle East on Tuesday, with Israeli air strikes targeting Gaza and the occupied West Bank. At least three civilians were killed in Israel’s airstrikes near Khan Younis in southern Gaza. The UN has condemned Israel’s actions, saying it has blocked its access to northern Gaza for a second … Read more