A top monsignor in Brooklyn, Msgr. Jamie Gigantiello, has been relieved of his administrative duties at a Williamsburg parish after a diocesan investigation revealed he transferred nearly $2 million of church money to law firms and accounts affiliated with Mayor Eric Adams’ former chief of staff, Frank Carone. Gigantiello will remain the head of Our … Read more
In a significant move before the 2016 presidential election, investors from Japan and China significantly reduced their holdings of US Treasury bonds in the third quarter. According to data from the US Department of the Treasury, Japanese investors sold $61.9 billion worth of securities between July 1 and September 30. Chinese funds followed suit, selling … Read more
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Researchers from RMIT in Australia have found that feelings of loneliness or isolation can hinder an astronaut’s ability to smell and taste, despite having carefully designed meal plans. This is due to bodily fluids shifting to the upper part of the body in microgravity, causing facial swelling and nasal congestion. Source: https://www.wionews.com/web-stories/science/why-do-astronauts-lose-their-sense-of-taste-in-space-1731174737800
US President Joe Biden has authorized the use of long-range missiles by Ukraine for strikes inside Russia, in a last-ditch effort to boost morale among Ukrainian forces amid concerns about the potential impact of a new administration. The move comes as Donald Trump prepares to take office and is seen as a bid to show … Read more
Temple Owls need a big-splash hire to turn their football program around after parting ways with Stan Drayton. The team hasn’t had a winning record since 2019 and is seeking an 18th head coach. Four candidates have been identified as top options. Jeff Nixon, Syracuse’s offensive coordinator and running backs coach, has helped elevate the … Read more
Hackers are using files for Microsoft Visio to trick computer users into visiting phishing sites. These emails often appear to come from a real sender’s address but contain malicious attachments with links to compromised Sharepoint environments. The attackers then use these links to lure victims to fake Microsoft 365 login pages. According to cybersecurity expert … Read more
A recent study by Penn State has found that walking and performing simple physical movements can improve cognitive processing speed in adults. The study, led by Jonathan Hakun, involved 200 middle-aged adults who used a smartphone app to track their physical activity. Participants who engaged in daily physical routines showed an enhancement of their cognitive … Read more
The CEO of Grove Street Games, the studio behind the 2021 GTA Trilogy collection, has accused Rockstar of removing his studio’s name from the collection’s splash screen in a “dick move”. Thomas Williamson claims that hundreds of fixes provided by Grove Street Games were included in the latest update without credit. Despite the studio being … Read more
Director Ridley Scott’s long-awaited sequel to his Oscar-winning blockbuster Gladiator has finally arrived, but it fails to live up to the original’s grandeur and excitement. The film takes place a generation after the events of the first movie, focusing on Lucius, the titular character played by Paul Mescal, as he rises from humble beginnings to … Read more