President Trump's Homeland Security Advisory Council, including Rudy Giuliani and Bo Dietl, held its first meeting, focusing heavily on NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. Giuliani and others labeled Mamdani a threat, citing his political views. Council members discussed strategies to counter Mamdani's platform, while DHS Secretary Kristi Noem...
Microsoft's gaming division announced significant layoffs, impacting its Stockholm-based King division (around 200 jobs) and other European offices. US offices were notified later. CEO Phil Spencer cited the need to prioritize strategic growth areas, resulting in the cancellation of games like Everwild and the closure of The Initiative...
New research reveals Neanderthals in Germany, 125,000 years ago, operated a large-scale "fat factory" to extract bone grease from animal bones. This intensive process, involving thousands of bone fragments, suggests advanced cognitive abilities and planning, challenging the notion of Neanderthals as solely focused on immediate needs. The discovery pushes...
Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty to the murders of four University of Idaho students in a deal avoiding the death penalty. He admitted to stabbing Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin in November 2022. The plea agreement ensures four life sentences without parole, with sentencing set...
The Pentagon claims U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities have delayed Iran's ability to build a nuclear weapon by one to two years, closer to two. This assessment, delivered by Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell, is more optimistic than that of the IAEA, which believes Iran could begin enriching uranium...
The CDC website now recommends RSV vaccination for high-risk adults aged 50 and older, a decision made by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. This follows a recommendation from a previously dismissed advisory committee. The change, initially reported by Endpoints News, expands access to the vaccine to a broader...
As the Dalai Lama turns 90, Tibet remains silent under strict Chinese control. A BBC report from Aba, Sichuan province, reveals pervasive surveillance and suppression of Tibetan culture and religion. Monks express concerns about restrictions on religious practice and education, enforced through state-run schools teaching Mandarin. China's announcement...
Deandre Ayton has signed a two-year, $16.6 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, including a player option in the second year. The Lakers acquired Ayton after he was bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers. Ayton, the former No. 1 overall pick, will provide a much-needed upgrade...
A U.S. judge has rejected Huawei's request to dismiss criminal charges, including theft of technology, racketeering, and fraud. The 16-count indictment alleges Huawei stole U.S. trade secrets, aided Iranian surveillance, and violated sanctions in North Korea. The ruling follows years of U.S. accusations of national security threats and...
A declassified CIA memo, commissioned by Director John Ratcliffe, challenges the 2017 intelligence assessment concluding Russia's 2016 election interference aimed to help Donald Trump win. The memo cites concerns about the assessment's timeline and reliance on unconfirmed information, including the Steele dossier. However, it doesn't contradict existing evidence...
