Smart home cameras have become a necessity. You already know they help keep an eye on what’s happening indoors and outdoors, even when you’re not home. But while these cameras are undeniably useful, they also pose a privacy risk. A new study highlights outdoor security camera apps as some of the biggest collectors of user…
On Dec. 21, 1964, The Temptations released what is now considered to be one of the greatest love songs ever recorded. Smokey Robinson and Ronald White wrote and produced the classic Motown melody “My Girl.” It went on to become the group’s first No.1 single. It’s now part of the National Recording Registry. “I remember…
2024 was a big year for the music industry, with many new stars breaking onto the scene. Singers including Taylor Swift’s protégé Gracie Abrams and “Espresso” songstress Sabrina Carpenter had wildly successful debuts. Abrams scored her first No. 1 hit, while Carpenter had multiple hits which were labeled the songs of the summer, not to…
North Korea’s regime vowed to take up its “toughest” policies against the U.S. at a meeting of the country’s ruling party last week. The Dec. 23-27 meeting featured top members of the Workers’ Party of Korea, including dictator Kim Jong Un. State media outlet KCNA said leaders condemned ongoing partnerships between the U.S., Japan and…
The following is the full transcript of an interview with David Rubenstein, philanthropist and author, on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that aired on Dec. 29, 2024.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev also accused Russia of trying to “hush up” the issue for several days.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev claimed that a plane crash in Kazakhstan, which killed 38 people, was caused by Russian intervention. He accused Russia of hiding the crash’s cause and noted the plane encountered ‘external interference’ in Russian airspace. Russian President Vladimir Putin apologized but did not assume responsibility.
India’s Smriti Mandhana has been nominated for the ICC Women’s ODI Cricket of the Year award after an impressive 2024, marked by several centuries. She joins contenders Laura Wolvaardt, Annabel Sutherland, and Chamari Athapaththu. Each player demonstrated outstanding performances throughout the year, contributing significantly to their respective teams’ successes.
Elon Musk endorsed Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in an op-ed, calling it the country’s “last spark of hope.” His support has sparked controversy, particularly as Germany approaches a federal election. Reactions from politicians and journalists reveal strong opposition and concern over Musk’s stance. In 2021, Germany’s domestic intelligence agency labelled the AfD a…