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Scientists unearth 'cute' but fearsome ancient whale

Australian scientists have discovered a razor-toothed whale that prowled the seas 26 million years ago, saying Wednesday the species was "deceptively cute" but a fearsome predator.

Dutch child survivor of Japan's WWII camps breaks silence

It has taken Tineke Einthoven 80 years to be able to speak about what she lived through as a child in brutal Japanese internment camps during World War II without breaking down.

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Kick Off the 2024 Tax Season with TaxBandits: Solutions to E-file Forms 1099, W-2, 94x, 1095, and Manage W-9

Tax season has arrived, and TaxBandits is prepared to simplify year-end filings for businesses, accountants, and tax professionals nationwide. As a trusted IRS-authorized e-file provider, TaxBandits offers a user-friendly platform and dedicated customer support, making it easier to manage W-9 forms and file essential IRS forms such as 1099s, W-2s, 94x, ACA 1095, etc.

Bezos's Blue Origin poised for first orbital launch next week

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's company Blue Origin is poised to launch its first orbital rocket next week, marking a pivotal moment in the commercial space race currently dominated by Elon Musk's SpaceX.

Agentlauncher.io: Redefining Web3 with AI-Powered Agents

Built by CV VC, CV Labs, and DuckDAO, Agentlauncher Combines Blockchain with AI Agents to Streamline Investments and Fuel Project Growth

Brazil says 2024 was its hottest year on record

Last year was Brazil's hottest on record, its weather agency said Friday, after a record-breaking drought and flooding in the South American country that climate experts have linked to global warming.

Breeding success: London zoo counts its animals one-by-one

With bunches of lettuce and bucketloads of nuts, London Zoo kicked off its annual animal count Friday, coaxing everything from goats to gorillas out of their enclosures for the celebrated stocktake.

UK's biggest dinosaur footprint site uncovered

British researchers have unearthed some 200 dinosaur footprints dating back 166 million years in a find believed to be biggest in the UK.

Secret lab developing UK's first quantum clock: defence ministry

A top-secret lab in the UK is developing the country's first quantum clock to help the British military boost intelligence and reconnaissance operations, the defence ministry said Thursday.

Musk flummoxes internet with 'Kekius Maximus' persona

Elon Musk adopted the moniker "Kekius Maximus" on X Tuesday, sparking speculation among his 210 million followers about his mysterious new handle that is a mash-up of an alt-right symbol, a memecoin, and the lead character of the movie "Gladiator."

Xi says China must apply 'more proactive' macroeconomic policies in 2025

President Xi Jinping said China will put in place "more proactive" macroeconomic policies next year, state media reported, as he addressed a top political advisory body on Tuesday.

CeCors Announces Leadership Transition - Michael Maher, Distinguished Veteran and Leader, Named Interim CEO

announces the appointment of Michael Maher as Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Maher brings extensive leadership experience and a proven track record in driving operational efficiencies, compliance excellence and fiscal responsibility, positioning CeCors for sustainable growth.

Three dead as massive waves slam Peru, Ecuador and Chile

Three deaths have been blamed on large waves up to 13 feet (four meters) pummeling Ecuador, Chile and Peru, where nearly 100 ports have been closed because of the rough conditions.

One dead in Ecuador, Peru ports closed amid massive waves

One person died in Ecuador and ports closed across Peru as massive waves up to four meters (13 feet) high pummeled the region, officials said Saturday.

Trump asks US Supreme Court to pause law threatening TikTok ban

US President-elect Donald Trump filed a brief Friday urging the Supreme Court to pause a law that would ban TikTok the day before his January 20 inauguration if it is not sold by its Chinese owner ByteDance.

Breaking Update - BOI Reporting is Back: New Filing Deadline Set for January 13, 2025

Recent regulatory changes have brought significant updates to the reporting obligations for companies filing beneficial ownership information with FinCEN. Following a federal Court of Appeals decision on December 23, 2024, reporting companies, except as indicated below, are once again required to file beneficial ownership information with FinCEN.

NASA probe makes closest ever pass by the Sun

NASA's pioneering Parker Solar Probe made history Tuesday, flying closer to the Sun than any other spacecraft with its heat shield exposed to scorching temperatures of more than 1,700 degrees Fahrenheit (930 degrees Celsius).

Saving the mysterious African manatee at Cameroon hotspot

Ever since his first hard-won sightings of African manatees, award-winning marine biologist Aristide Takoukam Kamla has been devoted to protecting the little known and atrisk aquatic mammals.

The real-life violence that inspired South Korea's 'Squid Game'

A factory turned into a battlefield, riot police armed with tasers and an activist who spent 100 days atop a chimney -- the unrest that inspired Netflix's most successful show ever has all the hallmarks of a TV drama.

NASA solar probe to make its closest ever pass of Sun

NASA's pioneering Parker Solar Probe is poised to make its closest-ever approach of the Sun on Christmas Eve, a record-setting 3.8 million miles (6.2 million kilometers) from the surface.

Beyond Work Unveils Next-Generation Memory-Augmented AI Agent (MATRIX) for Enterprise Document Intelligence

Matrix streamlines document processing by cutting manual labor and operational costs, using AI agents in the enterprise.

Unusual Machines Issues Letter to Shareholders

Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American:UMAC)

Secretive game developer codes hit 'Balatro' in Canadian prairie province

There are no photos or videos of LocalThunk, an anonymous computer programmer who lives in the vast and desolate prairies of Canada's Saskatchewan province, far from Silicon Valley.

Scientists observe 'negative time' in quantum experiments

Scientists have long known that light can sometimes appear to exit a material before entering it -- an effect dismissed as an illusion caused by how waves are distorted by matter.

SpaceX to launch more private astronaut missions to ISS

Elon Musk's SpaceX is planning to fly private crew missions to the International Space Station in partnership with a Calfornia-based startup, the two companies said on Thursday.

PetVivo Holdings, Inc. Announces Participation in The Microcap Conference 2025

PetVivo Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB:PETV, PETVW), a leading provider of medical devices and biomedical therapeutics for equines and companion animals, is pleased to announce its participation in The Microcap Conference 2025, the premier event for growth-focused companies and investors. The conference will take place January 28-30, 2025, at the Borgata Hotel Spa & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ.

Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. Announces Financial Highlights for the Year Ended September 29, 2024

Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:OPXS), a leading manufacturer of precision optical sighting systems for domestic and worldwide military and commercial applications, announced financial results for the year ended September 29, 2024.

IGC Pharma Announces Participation in BioPartnering at JPM Alongside the J.P. Morgan 43rd Annual Healthcare Conference 2025

IGC Pharma, Inc. ("IGC" or the "Company") (NYSE American:IGC) today announced that the Company's management team will participate in BIO Partnering @ JPM, scheduled alongside the J.P. Morgan 43rd Annual Healthcare Conference 2025. Management will be available for in-person and virtual meetings.

Melting sea ice in Antarctica causes ocean storms, scientists say

The record-breaking retreat of Antarctic sea ice in 2023 has led to more frequent storms over newly exposed parts of the Southern Ocean, according to a study published Wednesday.

Japanese startup's space rocket launch fails

A space rocket built by a Japanese startup blasted off on Wednesday but was later seen spiralling downwards in the distance as the company said the launch had to be terminated.

NASA again delays return of astronauts stranded on space station

Two US astronauts stranded for months on the International Space Station will remain there at least until late March, NASA said Tuesday as it announced another delay in the mission to bring them home.

Cimulate Raises $28 Million in Series A Funding Led by Spark Capital to Transform Commerce with AI-Powered CustomerGPT

Seasoned founders with past successful joint ventures are set to redefine legacy commerce search with faster, smarter, and conversion-focused shopping experiences.

ALT5 Sigma Announces Results of 2024 AGM and Corporate Update

All resolutions were approved

AI startup Databricks raises $10 bn as value soars

Young startup Databricks, which specializes in scaling and building artificial intelligence, said Tuesday it raised $10 billion, bringing the company's valuation to $62 billion.

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