Google Doodle celebrates January’s half-moon with a lunar game

Listen to article Google has marked the last Half-Moon of January, also known as the Wolf Moon, with an interactive game. The game challenges users to connect the various phases of the lunar cycle while learning about the science behind each phase. The game introduces players to the moon’s phases, testing their knowledge and offering a competitive … Read more

Manchester United fans confront Sir Jim Ratcliffe over ticket prices

Manchester United fans confronted Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the club’s co-owner, outside Craven Cottage following their match against Fulham. Fans voiced frustrations over rising ticket prices and the club’s recent cost-cutting measures, which have sparked widespread discontent. Ratcliffe, whose company INEOS took over sporting control of Manchester United in February 2024, faced backlash from supporters who … Read more

Rapper Leaf Ward sentenced to 46 months for possessing machine gun

Rapper Leaf Ward has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to firearms-related charges, including the possession of a machine gun. According to AllHipHop, the 27-year-old artist from Philadelphia was sentenced earlier this week by U.S. District Court Judge Joel H. Slomsky, also receiving a $25,000 fine and three years of … Read more

‘The world hasn’t learned its lesson,’ warn Auschwitz survivors

Listen to article Monday marked Holocaust Memorial Day and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Nazi concentration camp where approximately 1.1 million people were murdered from 1940 to 1945. Survivors, world leaders, and dignitaries gathered in Poland to commemorate the event, with the focus firmly on the testimonies of those who lived through the … Read more

OpenAI launches Operator AI agent to automate tasks like booking and shopping

Listen to article OpenAI has announced the launch of Operator, a new AI agent that can autonomously perform tasks online. This launch is a significant step in the company’s efforts to advance AI agents, a technology that Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, described as pivotal for 2025. Operator is a general-purpose AI tool designed to perform various … Read more

UK police investigate threats towards referee Michael Oliver after Arsenal game

The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) has condemned “threats and abuse” directed at referee Michael Oliver following his decision to send off Myles Lewis-Skelly during Arsenal’s 1-0 win against Wolves on Saturday. UK police are now investigating the incident. The full statement was released by the PGMOL on Sunday on X (formerly Twitter). Michael … Read more

NFL fans call for Super Bowl boycott after alleged rigging in Chiefs vs Bills AFC Championship

NFL fans are voicing frustration following the Kansas City Chiefs’ 32-29 victory over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship game, with many accusing the league of rigging the game to favor the Chiefs.  The controversy surrounding several key officiating calls has led to a growing movement to boycott the Super Bowl, with the hashtag … Read more

Saudi Arabia allows foreign investment in Makkah, Madinah real estate firms

Listen to article Saudi Arabia has announced a landmark decision allowing foreign investment in listed companies that own real estate within Islam’s holiest cities, Makkah and Madinah. The move, unveiled by the Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA), aligns with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 strategy to diversify its economy and attract foreign capital. Effective immediately, foreigners can invest … Read more