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Tragedy Strikes Bourbon Street: A Deadly Vehicle Incident Amid New Year's Festivities

January 1, 2025

Bourbon Street in New Orleans was buzzing with New Year's celebrations when a vehicle suddenly plowed into a crowd early Wednesday morning. The incident claimed at least 10 lives, casting a shadow over the city's lively festivities. Bourbon Street is known for its vibrant nightlife and was packed wi

business

Restaurant Chains Had a Rough 2024: Closures and Changes

January 1, 2025

2024 wasn't a great year for many restaurant chains. With consumers cutting back on dining out due to inflation, sales took a hit. This led to some big names shutting down underperforming locations. Wendy's, for instance, closed 140 restaurants by the end of the year. Their CEO, Kirk Tanner, said th

technology

Starlink: How Weather Affects Its Performance

January 1, 2025

Starlink, a satellite internet service, keeps working even when it's cloudy. Users report steady speeds, with some testing it during thunderstorms and still getting over 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload. During light rain and cloudy conditions, performance stays solid, around 200 Mbps. The Star

technology

Treasury Hacked: China's Role and Response

January 1, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, the U. S. Treasury Department revealed that their systems were breached by Chinese hackers. The intrusion happened after a third-party software service provider was compromised. This allowed hackers to access some workstations and unclassified documents. The Treasury

technology

Hackers Linked to China Breach US Treasury Computers

December 31, 2024

Imagine this: US Treasury computers were hacked recently. It wasn't just any hacker, though. Officials say it was a Chinese state-sponsored group. Here's how it went down. A third-party software provider called BeyondTrust discovered something fishy on December 2. It seemed hackers had stolen a key

technology

Cyber Thieves Nab US Treasury Files via Hacked Support Service

December 31, 2024

Earlier this month, hackers linked to China managed to sneak into the US Treasury Department's computers. They didn't do it directly, though. Instead, they targeted a third-party cybersecurity company called BeyondTrust. By getting into BeyondTrust's system, the hackers could access some of the Trea

health

Investing in Postmenopausal Women: Spain's Fight Against Fragility Fractures

December 30, 2024

Imagine you're in Spain, and you're a woman over 50. You might be facing a silent health threat: osteoporosis. This condition can lead to fragility fractures, which are painful and can limit your independence. A recent study looked into something called Social Return on Investment (SROI). It's like

politics

Israeli Forces Take Over Gaza Hospital

December 30, 2024

In a move that has shocked many, Israeli forces have taken control of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza. This hospital, one of the few still operating in the northern part of Gaza, was forced to evacuate patients and staff. The hospital's director was taken into custody, with Israel alleging ties to Hama

crime

Crime on the Rise in Palm Beach: A Wake-up Call for Residents

December 30, 2024

Living in Palm Beach, Florida, has always been synonymous with luxury and exclusivity. However, the recent surge in real estate prices, dubbed the "Trump bump, " has brought about an unexpected side effect: a rise in opportunistic crimes. Local authorities have been quietly warning residents to keep

sports

Motion Capture Tech: From Markers to Cameras

December 29, 2024

Ever wondered how athletes can be tracked while they're in motion? Welcome to the world of motion capture tech! This tech has come a long way, making it easier for researchers, doctors, and coaches to get biomechanics data. One of the latest trends is using markerless motion capture and inertial mea