Satellites could beam poorest nations out of digital desert,ITU condemns the “staggering international connectivity gap” that it says has widened over the past decade.
Satellites could beam poorest nations out of digital desert
ITU condemns the “staggering international connectivity gap” that it says has widened over the past decade.
‘The Mandalorian’ offers a key flashback – and an unexpected cameo,After the previous week's extended detour into the dysfunction of the New Republic, "The Mandalorian" returned to more conventional pursuits, like an aerial battle to save a Mandalorian child from a giant winged monster. But the fourth episode, "The Foundling," was actually defined by a flashback, one that featured a rather special cameo. Tags:cnn.com
The Blockbuster website is active and fans are speculating about a comeback. What is the status of the company?,The antiquated, but still beloved, movie rental retailer has a live website – even though the company was bought by DISH in 2011 and ceased most of its operations in 2014. What is going on with the company now? Tags:cbsnews.comus
Spanish-speaking viewers point out glaring issue with Netflix’s ‘Chupa’,The title of the film is shortened from ‘chupacabra’, but some TV fans have questioned whether Netflix’s team were aware of the double meaning behind ‘chupa’ Tags:independent.co.ukInternalnetflixSpanish
Economic, Political Crisis Mark 2022 In Sri Lanka; India's Aid Gives Breather,Sri Lanka was hit by an unprecedented financial crisis in 2022 that also sparked political turmoil in the island nation leading to the ouster of the all-powerful Rajapaksa family for now.The resignations by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in July and his elder brother Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa in May amidst massive anti-government protests subsided with the formation of a government led by their ally Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is now tasked with stabilising the economy and restoring the financial health of the economy. Tags:bqfreebqprimebqprime.comPTIWORLD
Pelé, Brazilian soccer legend and king of the "beautiful game," dies at 82,Pelé led Brazil to victory in the 1958, 1962 and 1970 World Cups and remains one of the team's all-time leading scorers with 77 goals. Tags:brazilCBSNewscbsnews.comObituaryWORLD
Shiba Inu behind "Doge" meme diagnosed with cancer and liver disease, owner says,In a series of Instagram posts, the dog's owner said she is in "very dangerous condition." Tags:CBSNewscbsnews.comDogecoinJapanWORLD
Pygmy elephant gores handler to death at wildlife park,The worker was treating an injured calf when an adult elephant suddenly "tusked him very badly" in the chest and abdomen. Tags:CBSNewscbsnews.comelephantMalaysiaWORLD
U.K. medical practice mistakenly texts patients they have "aggressive lung cancer" instead of wishing them a merry Christmas,They were also sent a form meant for people with terminal illnesses to apply for benefits. Tags:CancerCBSNewscbsnews.comChristmasLung CancerUnited KingdomWORLD
Soccer world pays tribute to Brazilian great Pelé following his death at 82,Pelé won three World Cups with Brazil in 1958, 1962 and 1970, and was dubbed "The King" of soccer. Tags:brazilCBSNewscbsnews.comCristiano RonaldoSoccerWORLDWorld Cup
Shiba Inu behind "Doge" meme diagnosed with cancer and liver disease, owner says,In a series of Instagram posts, the dog's owner said she is in "very dangerous condition." Tags:CBSNewscbsnews.comDogecoinJapanWORLD
Myanmar court imprisons ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi for 7 more years, capping proceedings against her,That gives her a total sentence of 33 years, capping a series of politically tinged prosecutions since the army toppled her elected government in February 2021. Tags:Aung San Suu KyiCBSNewscbsnews.comMyanmarWORLD
Vivienne Westwood, iconic fashion designer, dies at 81,The name Westwood became synonymous with style and attitude even as she shifted focus from year to year. Her range was vast and her work was never predictable. Tags:BritainCBSNewscbsnews.comFashionObituaryWORLD
Netanyahu returns to power as head of Israel's most far-right government ever,Benjamin Netanyahu's government coalition includes ultranationalist and religious parties that were once on the fringes of Israeli politics. Tags:Benjamin NetanyahuCBSNewscbsnews.comIsraelPalestinePalestiniansWORLD
U.K. medical practice mistakenly texts patients they have "aggressive lung cancer" instead of wishing them a merry Christmas,They were also sent a form meant for people with terminal illnesses to apply for benefits. Tags:CancerCBSNewscbsnews.comChristmasLung CancerUnited KingdomWORLD
Report: Controversial internet personality Andrew Tate detained in Romania on human trafficking charges,Tate and his brother, Tristan, were arrested along with two Romanian nationals, Romanian prosecutors told Reuters. Tags:CBSNewscbsnews.comHuman TraffickingWORLD
Mark Meadows burned documents, testimony reveals: CBS News Flash Dec. 29, 2022,The January 6 committee released another batch of documents, detailing how then-chief of staff to former President Trump -- Mark Meadows -- burned documents during the transition period, according to key witness Cassidy Hutchinson. TikTok has been banned from electronic devices managed by the House due to security concerns. And New Yorkers flocked to Times Square to celebrate the annual “Good Riddance Day,” throwing scrawled messages about this year's disappointments into the trash. Tags:CBS NewsCBSNewscbsnews.comMark MeadowsWORLD
Report: Controversial internet personality Andrew Tate detained in Romania on human trafficking charges,Tate and his brother, Tristan, were arrested along with two Romanian nationals, Romanian prosecutors told Reuters. Tags:CBSNewscbsnews.comHuman TraffickingWORLD
Weakened Putin Orders Show of Strength While Hiding in His Bunker,The Kremlin appears to be counting on further escalation—or fear-mongering—to create the appearance of a military win ahead of New Year’s. Tags:RussiaThe Daily Beastthedailybeast.comUkraineVladimir PutinWORLD
Teen Sold into Sex Slavery After Facebook Did Nothing for 24Hrs,The Daily Beast tracked down a teen girl who was sold into sex slavery via a Facebook account—even though the Silicon Valley giant was warned about the ad showing her picture. Tags:CameroonFacebookNigeriaThe Daily Beastthedailybeast.comWORLD
Misogynist Influencer Andrew Tate’s Rough Week Capped by Romanian Rape Arrest,Romanian officials said four suspects were arrested Thursday on allegations of organized crime, human trafficking and rape. Tags:Human TraffickingRaperomaniaThe Daily Beastthedailybeast.comWORLD
UK police hunt teenage fugitive with his own name tattooed on forehead,Police in the UK are hunting down a teenage fugitive with his own name tattooed on his forehead. Tags:CrimesundayworldSundayWorld.comWORLD
Storm-battered sailors arrested in Spain after cops find four tonnes of cannabis on boat,A pair of sailors whose boat got into trouble during a storm in the Strait of Gibraltar have been arrested in Spain after cops found four tonnes of cannabi... Tags:CrimesundayworldSundayWorld.comWORLD
‘Greatest of all time’: Pele as described by his peers | BreakingNews.ie,The footballing world has paid tribute to Pele following his death at the age of 82. Tags:BreakingNews.ieFootballPeleWORLD
South Korea’s unannounced rocket launch causes UFO scare | BreakingNews.ie,The Defence Ministry said the launch was part of its efforts to build a space-based surveillance capability and bolster its defences. Tags:BreakingNews.ieNorth KoreaRocketSouth KoreatensionsUFOWORLD
British man who was filmed snorting cocaine on Pablo Escobar's grave jailed for drugs trafficking,A British man who was filmed snorting cocaine on the grave of infamous mobster Pablo Escobar has been jailed for trafficking drugs. Tags:CrimesundayworldSundayWorld.comWORLD
Three ways moving on from Aaron Rodgers impacts Packers
Three ways moving on from Aaron Rodgers impacts Packers,Moving on from a franchise quarterback is a challenging situation for any NFL team. Here are three ways the Packers will be impacted if Rodgers has indeed played his last game as a member of the
DOH warns vs eating seafood from oil spill areas
DOH warns vs eating seafood from oil spill areas,The Department of Health warned the public yesterday against eating fish and other seafood from areas affected by the oil spill.
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Washington turns to Wall Street to help rescue dying bank
Washington turns to Wall Street to help rescue dying bank,In a scene reminiscent of the last financial crisis, the federal government turned to Wall Street this week for help with a blossoming emergency in the banking sector
Robin Hood of the river! How archerfish evolved to shoot insects out of the air,The oldest surviving written account of Robin Hood is preserved at Cambridge University and dates to sometime in the 15th century. The character, and the story surrounding him, has remained one of the most enduring stories in the Western canon, inspiring ongoing adaptations to stage and screen, including the 2010 adaptation starring Russell Crowe. Tags:evolutionFishInterviewsNewsRobin HoodScienceSYFY InsiderSYFY Official SiteSYFY WIRE Blog Postsyfy.comSYFYWIRE
Isn’t it ironic that Mercury, the planet closest to the Sun, has ice on its poles?,Mercury has closer encounters with the Sun than any other planet in the solar system. It seems that such a planet would be doomed to turn into another Arrakis, especially after billions of years of being scorched by radiation. Tags:iceInterviewsMercuryNewsScienceSunSYFY Official SiteSYFY WIRE Blog Postsyfy.comSYFYWIRE
What’s on SYFY this week? Nic Cage, 'Jeepers Creepers,' 'Die Hard(er)' & a Vin Diesel double feature,While we patiently wait for Resident Alien to return for the back half of its second season this fall, and for the second season of Chucky to arrive (production is underway now!), there’s still plenty of other cool geeky goodies to check out in the meantime on SYFY. Tags:HorrorMoviesNewsNicolas CageSci FiSYFYSYFY Official SiteSYFY WIRE Blog Postsyfy.comSYFYWIREtvVin Diesel
The Faroe Islands is some place to die: Daniel Craig's James Bond gets his own gravestone,Daniel Craig’s final James Bond film, No Time to Die, came out last year, and the Faroe Islands — the location for the movie’s memorable villain’s lair — is marking the end of Daniel Craig’s time as Bond with a proper gravestone. Tags:Daniel CraigJames BondMoviesNewsNo Time to DieSYFY Official SiteSYFY WIRE Blog Postsyfy.comSYFYWIRE
'Night Sky': J.K. Simmons & Sissy Spacek hide a galactic secret in trailer for new Amazon sci-fi series,If you ever find a portal to another planet in your backyard, be sure to keep it under wraps for as long as possible. You never know what shady elements might be looking to exploit it for their own nefarious ends. It's the very predicament facing the characters of Night Sky — a new Amazon series debuting on Prime Video late next month. Tags:amazon primeJ.K. SimmonsNewsSci FiScience FictionSissy SpacekSYFY Official SiteSYFY WIRE Blog Postsyfy.comSYFYWIRETrailerstv
