Matt Gaetz, the scandal-ridden ex-congressman nominated by President-elect Donald Trump for attorney general, withdrew his name from consideration on Thursday. Jimmy Kimmel joked that Gaetz “crawled back under the rock of cocaine he scurried out from under.” Gaetz cited a need to focus on the transition work rather than being a distraction. The news is … Read more
A recent study published in Nature Communications suggests that lowering Body Mass Index (BMI) may help reduce the risk of various obesity-related diseases. The research, conducted by deCODE genetics/Amgen, found that for some conditions like fatty liver disease, glucose intolerance, and knee replacement, the genetic link to disease disappears when BMI is taken into account. … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced the deployment of a new hypersonic missile, dubbed “Oreshnik,” which is capable of delivering a deadly payload at speeds of Mach 10. The attack on a Ukrainian military-industrial facility in Dnipro has sparked concerns about the escalating conflict and NATO’s response. The Oreshnik missile, developed in response to US … Read more
Google has reportedly canceled its second-generation Pixel Tablet, leaving only last year’s model as a one-off device. The decision suggests that sales of the tablet have been poor enough to warrant further investment just isn’t worth it. The cancellation comes as rumors of new features and a keyboard accessory for the abandoned product emerged just … Read more
Cryptocurrency markets are seeing a surge, with Bitcoin reaching near-record levels of $97,986. Solana’s ETF talks are gaining momentum, while XRP is rising on the heels of SEC Chair Gary Gensler announcing his resignation on Donald Trump’s inauguration day. According to IntoTheBlock data, large transactions and daily active addresses are increasing, with a 8.5% rise … Read more
The University of Southern California’s (USC) student-run rocket propulsion lab has achieved a historic milestone in amateur rocketry. Aftershock II, designed and built by the USCRPL at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering, broke the international altitude record by 90,000 feet, surpassing the previous 20-year-old record held by Civilian Space Exploration Team. The achievement marks … Read more
US President Donald Trump has named former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as his new choice for Attorney General amid the withdrawal of Representative Matt Gaetz from the position. Gaetz had dropped out of consideration, citing a personal crisis, while also revealing millions of dollars in payments to Stripe, which drew complaints from campaign-finance advocacy … Read more
Actress Maura Tierney has found solace in her eclectic and uniquely curated home in Venice, California. The actress, known for her roles on ER and American Rust, has filled her lovely abode with an array of quirky and meaningful items that reflect her personality. Tierney’s love for whimsy is evident in every corner of her … Read more
The upcoming sci-fi series “Dune: Prophecy” takes place 10,000 years before the events of Denis Villeneuve’s films and yet features energy shields that are eerily similar to those used in the movies. This raises questions about technological progress in the Dune universe. The show’s aesthetic continuity is a boon for fans, as it helps build … Read more
The Chinese government has been secretly hacking into more than a dozen major US telecommunications companies, allowing hackers to eavesdrop on real-time audio calls and move between networks to exploit trusted relationships, according to a senior senator. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-Virginia) described the incident as “the worst telecom hack in our nation’s history — … Read more