Italy's financial police made headlines recently by busting a massive counterfeit retro-console ring that had been operating in the country. But this isn't just a local issue - the counterfeit gaming market is a global phenomenon that's estimated to be worth billions of dollars. So, how do these fak
The United States Congress is on the verge of a showdown over government funding and voter eligibility, with Speaker Mike Johnson announcing plans to bring a stopgap proposal to the floor for a vote on Wednesday. The move comes after Johnson was forced to pull the proposal last week due to widesprea
As September's full harvest moon rises in the night sky, a rare celestial event will unfold - a partial lunar eclipse. For about an hour, the moon will appear as if it's missing a bite, thanks to Earth's shadow cast over its surface. But this is no ordinary eclipse; it's an opportunity to observe th
While many of us rely on our morning cup of coffee to get us going, new research suggests that moderate coffee consumption may be doing more than just waking us up. According to a recent study, drinking one to three cups of coffee a day may help protect against cardiometabolic multimorbidity, a cond
As the US prepares for the upcoming presidential election, Democratic Party leaders are secretly fretting about the potential impact of Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson on the transition of power. According to Politico, top-level meetings are being held to discuss the various scenarios that cou
The TikTok saga continues to unfold as the D.C. Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals heard arguments on the constitutionality of the "sale or ban" law, which aims to ban the popular social media platform in the United States. The law, signed by President Joe Biden in April, has been met with skepticism by
In the world of presidential politics, every vote counts, and in swing states like Wisconsin, the margin between victory and defeat can be razor-thin. But what happens when a candidate decides to withdraw from the race? Do they get to take their name off the ballot, or are they stuck with it forever
The recent announcement of a privately funded satellite constellation for wildfire detection is a significant milestone in the fight against global wildfires. The FireSat constellation, backed by Google's philanthropic arm, aims to deploy over 50 small satellites in low-Earth orbit to pinpoint flare
Week 2 in the NFL was a tale of two teams - those who are building momentum and those who are struggling to find their footing. Jim Harbaugh's Los Angeles Chargers, once considered a laughingstock, are now looking like a force to be reckoned with. Their dominant 26-3 win over the Carolina Panthers s
Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate, made a surprise visit to the Teamsters' headquarters in Washington D.C. to seek the powerful union's endorsement. The meeting was behind closed doors, with Harris exiting the building by a side entrance at 1:57 pm ET. This move comes as the Teams
