Top scams targeting our military heroes and how to avoid them
Cyberscammers are some of the most heartless people out there. They don’t even spare our military heroes. Last year, these criminals stole $477 million from veterans, military personnel and their spouses, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). That’s a $63 million jump from 2022, showing that the military community is a big target for […]
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OnePlus Ace 5 Series Tipped to Get Metal Middle Frame, Ceramic Body, 24GB RAM, More
OnePlus seems to be preparing to launch the OnePlus Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro in China. The Chinese tech brand is yet to make an official announcement, but rumours about the duo continue to surface on the Web. As per a new leak, the OnePlus Ace 5 will run on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 […]
Over 11m children under five exposed to toxic smog in Punjab: Unicef
A man wears a mask to avoid smog while he rides on a bicycle along a road in Multan, November 9, 2024. — Reuters Unicef says smog affects children, pregnant women the most. Young children most affected as they have smaller lungs: Unicef. We cannot afford to let our babies breathe toxic air, says Fadil. More […]
China advances toward nuclear-powered aircraft carrier with new reactor prototype
China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship, signaling its progress toward developing a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. The project, located at the Longwei site in Sichuan, is identified as part of China’s plan for naval nuclear propulsion. China’s navy, already the world’s largest, aims to create a “blue-water” force capable […]
Heroes among us: Celebrating American bravery on Veterans Day
In a time when stories of courage and sacrifice deserve to be heard, a collection of podcasts, documentaries and audiobooks shines light on the incredible journeys of American heroes. From the inspiring tales shared on the “Proud American” podcast hosted by Johnny Joey Jones to the eye-opening documentaries like “Wildcat” and “To Be of Service,” these […]
Watch: Man Collects Free Ketchup Packets From Fast Food Chains, Here's How Much He Got Home
Are your kitchen drawers cluttered with packets of free ketchup and oregano from fast food chains? Is it just a small stack, or do you have a grand collection that you’re proud of? In a viral Instagram video, content creator, Sarthak Sachdeva, went on a mission to collect free ketchup from food outlets in a […]
Isro, IIT Madras partner to launch research centre for spacecraft thermal management
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has teamed up with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to launch a new Centre of Excellence focused on “Fluid and Thermal Sciences.” With an initial seed funding of Rs 1.84 crore from ISRO, the Centre will become a vital hub for thermal management research, targeting solutions […]