The fall of Bashar al-Assad, the long-time leader of Syria, is a significant blow to Iran. Historically, storming diplomatic missions has been a favorite tactic of Iranians, but this time it’s happening to them. Syrian rebels, who received backing from Iran, recently stormed the Iranian embassy in Damascus, following their attack on Assad’s palace earlier … Read more
A federal appeals court has struck down the Nasdaq’s diversity disclosure rules, which required companies to ensure women and minority directors were on their boards or provide an explanation for why they weren’t. The decision follows a wave of criticism from conservative groups, who argued that the rules promoted quotas and biased against white people. … Read more
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert suffered a sprained left ankle during the team’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Herbert sat out practice Wednesday due to the injury, as well as a thigh contusion he also sustained against the Chiefs. The ankle sprain occurred on the opening drive of the game, when … Read more
Sony’s attempt to stock up on Spider-Man villains continues with its latest misfire, “Kraven the Hunter.” Director J.C. Chandor struggles to shape a coherent narrative, letting the movie meander through unnecessary origin stories and over-the-top action sequences. Aaron Taylor-Johnson stars as Kraven, a Russian mobster-turned-superhero with abilities that are never fully explained. The screenplay attempts … Read more
A dire situation is unfolding in a hospital in northern Gaza, where dozens of wounded patients are at risk of dying due to a severe shortage of basic supplies like food and water. The health ministry in Gaza has stated that 60 wounded people are “at risk of death” due to the lack of these … Read more
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testified for the second day in a Tel Aviv underground courtroom, where he faced several challenges amidst his ongoing corruption trial, Case 4000. The prosecution had presented written messages from middleman Zeev Rubinstein suggesting that Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, were involved in media bribery requests to Walla officials. Netanyahu maintained … Read more
Nvidia’s shares plummeted 2.6% after the Chinese government launched a probe into the US microchip company over suspected anti-monopoly law violations. The investigation appears to focus on Nvidia’s $6.9 billion acquisition of network and data transmission company Mellanox in 2019. As a major player in artificial intelligence, Nvidia has seen its shares surge this year … Read more
Astronomers have launched two satellites from India that aim to create artificial eclipses on Earth, starting in 2025. The satellites, part of the ESA’s Proba-3 mission, will cause six-hour-long eclipses, much longer than natural ones. The mission also includes observing the Sun’s ethereal corona, which is difficult to see from Earth. The satellites are currently … Read more
Farmers across the UK have taken to the roads in protest over the Labour government’s changes to inheritance tax on family farms. The protests, which began last month, involve tractors and convoys around major locations, including Parliament and freight terminals. The issue at hand is the planned application of inheritance tax to agricultural assets worth … Read more
F1 TV has been named Apple TV App of the Year in Apple’s 2024 App Store awards. The platform, which allows fans to follow every angle of Formula 1 through various features and exclusive content, was chosen for its exceptional design, innovation, and user experience. The OTT platform offers a range of tools and resources, … Read more