Новости за 28.12.2024

Three survivors of the downed Azerbaijani plane have described the moments on the flight before the crash.

The number of people without homes rose 18.1 percent in 2024, say federal officials, following a 12 percent increase in 2023. The numbers are driven by the soaring price of housing and the high number of migrants, reports the Associated Press. — Read the rest

The dawn of the New Year is an irresistible time for retrospection and prognostication.

USC coach Lincoln Riley praised his players' resilience during a dramatic Las Vegas Bowl win, but it doesn't erase the Trojans' major issues.

With five games left on the stretch of nine consecutive on the road, the Senators leave town without either of their top two goalies.

What Big Tech and leading A.I. companies are spending billions building in 2025.

The end of the year is a natural time to look back on the previous 12 months, and 2024 was one for the political record books.

Solve today's 'Connections' game from 'The New York Times' here with our hints and the final answer.

Veronika Skvortsova noted that research is currently ongoing on drugs targeting glioblastomas and melanomas - malignant brain tumors and skin cancers

The 2024 Male Fighter of the Year comes down to quality vs. quantity between UFC champions Ilia Topuria and Alex Pereira.

A virtual private network (VPN) allows computer and smartphone users to mask an IP and create a secure, encrypted connection between a device and the internet.

"Inside Out 2," "Deadpool & Wolverine" and "Wicked" were among the top movies in 2024. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's "Red One" performed fairly well, earning nearly $182 million.

Before you sell or trash your old Android phone, you should properly delete all sensitive information. Here's the best (and simplest) way to do it.

REVIEW – Several years ago when I purchased a home, my wife began to explore her green thumb in the garden. Since then her gardening has been widely successful encompassing both flowers and food. She is very much into ensuring that our family eats healthy and has spent much time pursuing organic compost. Every day, […]

The newly discovered tarantula Trichopelma grande has unusually hairy legs for a ground-dwelling species. It's also much bigger than its relatives — and scientists aren't sure why.

When Casio first unveiled the G-Shock in 1983, the revolutionary shock-resistant watch debuted in the now-iconic 5000 Series “Square” case silhouette with a digital module protected by a stainless steel case shrouded in rubber. Over the years, the G-Shock has expanded to become an entire multi-faceted collection, and the classic 5000 Series now exists in […]

PwC has hosted nearly 500 "prompting parties" to help employees experiment with generative AI tools.

What makes "ick" franchise industries so valuable? As a franchise consultant of many years, I've learned is that there is real value in everyday essential industries that, if given the chance, have real material benefits that just might be the right fit for your goals.

1. Wiping your Android phone? Here's the easiest way to erase all personal data  ZDNet
2. Millions of us say we don't know how to remove data from an old device - here's what to know  TechRadar
3. One third of adults can't delete device data  The Register
4. ICO Warns of Mobile Phone Festive Privacy Snafu  Infosecurity Magazine
5. 14 million people don’t know how to erase their data from an old device  ICO

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News and Notes for Saturday, December 28th, 2024

The United Kingdom indefinitely banned new prescriptions of puberty blockers to treat minors for gender dysphoria, with the announcement coming soon after the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case involving similar state bans on transition-related care. What do you think?

Leaving the Forest Service, Carolyn Upton said, "is going to be hard. This has been my routine for a long time. But I'm glad I'm in Missoula."

West Ham could be without five players for Sunday's Premier League clash with Liverpool, but Julen Lopetegui insists his side will not be afraid of the Reds.