Author: Newyorki

Four decades after sparking a revolution in personal computing, Apple’s Mac remains robust, poised for new heights with AI computing, or possibly trailing behind. Launched in 1984 with a groundbreaking ad challenging a dystopian future, the Macintosh, or Mac, gained popularity for its user-friendly features like a graphical interface, clickable icons, and a mouse. Olivier Blanchard, research director at Futurum Group, emphasized the immense impact of the Mac, stating, “Every laptop and PC has sought to replicate the Mac and its success.” The Mac became the favored choice for Apple enthusiasts, as well as artists, filmmakers, and other creatives. While…

In a rare display of bipartisan cooperation, the US Congress passed a stopgap funding bill on Thursday to ensure the continued operation of federal agencies for an additional six weeks, preventing a potentially harmful government shutdown. As the deadline approached, the House concurred to extend funding until at least March 1, aligning with a resolution that had previously received approval in the Senate. The move aims to avert any disruption in government functions as the clock ticked towards the midnight deadline on Friday into Saturday. This grants lawmakers a little over a month to conclude the development of a series…

On Wednesday, the US military disclosed that American forces had specifically targeted 14 missiles set for launch in Yemen. This action followed the recent reclassification of the Iran-backed Huthi rebels as a “terrorist” entity by Washington, a move prompted by the rebels’ repeated assaults on merchant vessels. In response to the designation, the Huthis, who have previously endured multiple rounds of airstrikes for their targeting of international shipping, attacked a US-owned bulk cargo carrier. Despite the announcement, they expressed their intent to persist in these assaults, asserting that their actions are in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. According to a…

A 23-year-old individual, Anderson Lee Aldrich, responsible for a 2022 shooting at an LGBTQ club in Colorado, now faces additional federal hate crime charges, as announced by authorities on Tuesday. Aldrich is currently serving five life sentences for the attack at Club Q in Colorado Springs, which resulted in the death of five individuals and left 19 others injured. The US Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado has filed several new federal charges against Aldrich. “The information also alleges that Aldrich committed this attack because of the actual or perceived sexual orientation and gender identity of any person,” stated…

On Monday, Democratic President Joe Biden acknowledged Donald Trump’s status as the “clear front runner” for the Republican candidacy in the US election following Trump’s victory in the Iowa caucuses. Biden made the statement on X, formerly Twitter, stating, “Looks like Donald Trump just won Iowa. He’s the clear frontrunner on the other side at this point.” Following his victory in the Iowa caucuses, former US President Donald Trump urged Americans to unite, stating, “It is time for our country to come together.” As the likely Republican candidate to face President Joe Biden in November’s election, Trump is poised to…

On Sunday, the US military reported that its forces successfully intercepted a cruise missile launched at an American destroyer in the Red Sea from areas controlled by the Huthis in Yemen. This incident seems to mark the first attack against a US destroyer, amidst a series of missile and drone activities by the Huthis, targeting shipping they perceive as linked to Israel in the crucial Red Sea trade route. The United States Central Command issued a statement on January 14, noting that at around 4:45 p.m. Sanaa time, an anti-ship cruise missile was launched from Huthi-controlled areas in Yemen, targeting…

The United States, the United Kingdom, and their allies conducted strikes against Houthi rebel group sites in Yemen, citing “defensive action” in response to attacks on shipping in the Red Sea. US officials reported targeting logistical hubs, air defense systems, and weapons storage locations, utilizing fighter jets and Tomahawk missiles. Houthi rebels, supported by Iran, control significant areas in western Yemen, including the capital, Sanaa. US President Joe Biden stated that the airstrikes received “support” from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the Netherlands. Recent Houthi attacks on international ships in the Red Sea, a response to Israeli military operations in the…

US securities regulators have given the green light to a group of bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), a highly anticipated decision that is expected to boost the cryptocurrency. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved proposals for 11 ETFs to list on leading exchanges, including the New York Stock Exchange, “on an accelerated basis.” ETFs provide investors with exposure to asset price movements without direct ownership of the underlying assets. The approval of these ETFs represents a pivotal moment for the digital asset space, indicating a move towards mainstream legitimacy and acceptance, according to Thomas Tang, Vice President of Investments at…

The recently disclosed filings, comprising more than 250 pages, reveal that one accuser, Sarah Ransome, initially asserted having seen sex tapes recorded by the disgraced financier, Jeffrey Epstein. However, Ransome later expressed a desire to retract these allegations. During an interview on Tuesday, she clarified her stance, asserting her belief in the existence of such videos. This release marks the fourth occasion where records related to victim Virginia Giuffre’s case against Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s former girlfriend, have been made public. The lawsuit, initiated in 2015, concluded with a settlement in 2017. Maxwell, who was convicted of aiding Epstein in abusing…

Preliminary figures revealed on Monday that the Golden Globes successfully rebounded from a series of controversies and declining viewership, attracting an audience of 9.4 million. Despite the positive ratings, criticism abounded for the gala’s struggling host. The improved ratings mark a significant turnaround for the Globes, a prominent awards show in Hollywood for film and television that once held the second position only to the Oscars. However, in recent years, the event faced a crisis and teetered on the brink of non-existence. In the previous year, television ratings plummeted to a historic low of 6.3 million viewers after an inconvenient…