A night of political upheaval in South Korea has sent shockwaves through the region and Washington, upending stability in a key democratic US ally. On Tuesday, President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in a surprise decree, only to reverse it hours later after widespread opposition across the political spectrum. The move was met with … Read more
Alex Mashinsky, the 59-year-old founder of cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network, has pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud in a US court. He was initially charged with seven counts of fraud, conspiracy, and market manipulation charges after a slump in crypto prices in 2022 led to several companies collapsing. Mashinsky admitted to misleading Celsius customers … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall for all sizes of whole fresh American cucumbers due to potential Salmonella contamination. The affected cucumbers were sold by SunFed Produce, LLC, from October 12 to November 26, 2024. They were shipped to various retailers and food service outlets across the US and Canada. … Read more
Indonesia is set to increase requirements for local components in smartphones sold domestically, aiming to boost its domestic manufacturing sector. The move follows the country’s ban last month on Apple’s iPhone 16 due to its failure to meet a requirement of at least 40% locally-made parts. The government had rejected Apple’s $100 million investment proposal … Read more
STALKER 2 has received its third post-launch code update, with the latest patch addressing various issues and bugs that were reported by players after launch. The game’s developers, GSC Game World, have been working tirelessly to resolve problems, including audio issues, hitches during cinematic cutscenes, and AI behavior. In a recent statement, the developer acknowledged … Read more
A new image from the Hubble Space Telescope reveals the stunning structure of galaxy NGC 1637, which showcases ongoing star formation and the effects of supernovae like SN 1999EM. Located 38 million light-years away in the constellation Eridanus, this spiral galaxy is part of a research program studying star formation in nearby galaxies. When stars … Read more
A deadly E. coli outbreak linked to slivered onions served at McDonald’s has been officially declared over by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC reported that 104 people in 14 states were infected, with 27 hospitalizations and one death attributed to the outbreak. The outbreak began on October 22, with fresh … Read more
Engineered stone countertops have become a staple in modern kitchens due to their durability and aesthetic appeal. However, workers who craft these countertops are facing significant health risks from silicosis, a severe and chronic lung disease. A recent study presented at the Radiological Society of North America meeting found that engineered stone countertop workers are … Read more
Meta Platforms Inc. is seeking up to 4 gigawatts of nuclear energy as it looks for a reliable electricity source for its data centers. The company has asked developers to submit proposals to deliver between 1 and 4 gigawatt reactor capacity, starting in the early 2030s. Commercial nuclear reactors can generate about 1 gigawatt of … Read more
The Hubble Space Telescope has been observing a breathtaking blue galaxy, UGC 10043, for over 30 years. Located 150 million light-years away, the galaxy was first imaged in the year 2000 and revisited in 2023. By combining data from both periods, astronomers have created a detailed image of the galaxy, revealing its unique features. UGC … Read more