Google unveiled quantum chip Willow, which performed in under five minutes a task that would take current supercomputers 10 septillion years to complete. Google suggests the quantum computer leverages parallel universes, supporting David Deutsch's theory. However, this interpretation is controversial and disputed by critics like physicist Ethan Siegel. Willow has 105 qubits, a significant upgrade from…

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) passed a bipartisan Junk Fees Rule in a 4-1 vote to combat hidden fees in live-event ticketing and short-term lodging industries, requiring businesses to disclose total prices upfront, including mandatory fees. The rule aims to save consumers up to 53 million hours annually and an estimated $11 billion over the…

Whether or not drinking wine is good for your heart has been the focus of a mountain of research over the past decade — with confusing findings. While numerous studies have reported that consuming wine in moderation can reduce the risk of heart disease, almost as many have reported the opposite — that even small…

Hypersonic threat: Houthi missile overwhelms Israel’s defense, raising alarms across the region  Houthi Hypersonic Missile Attack on Tel Aviv: Yemen's Houthi rebels launched a hypersonic missile, "Palestine 2," striking the Tel Aviv area and injuring 16 civilians, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions. Iron Dome Defense Failure: The attack demonstrated the Houthi's ability to…

Cory Endrulat and Jim Gale on Decentralize TV: Intuition, quantum computing and the battle for NATURAL INTELLIGENCE In a world dominated by artificial intelligence (AI), the concept of natural intelligence emerges as a crucial tool for personal and global liberation, according to a "Decentralize TV" interview featuring Cory Endrulat and Jim Gale. The conversation focused…

Savory symphony: The history and health benefits of ham with pineapple and cloves Pineapple was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1493 during his second voyage to the New World. Initially a symbol of luxury due to scarcity and high shipping costs, pineapples became more accessible with the invention of canning in the 19th century. By…

Arkansas takes a bold stand against Pharma’s deadly deceit, holds pharma executives criminally liable for concealing risks with COVID-19 vaccines Arkansas lawmakers propose legislation to hold pharmaceutical executives criminally liable for vaccine injuries if they concealed risks. The bill aims to bypass federal liability shields, targeting executives for felony charges and prison sentences. Advocates argue…

The U.S. Congress passed a pared-down funding bill to keep the government running until March 2025, reducing it from 1,547 to 118 pages at the urging of President-elect Trump and Elon Musk. The bill passed with narrow margins, receiving 85 votes in the Senate and 366 in the House of Representatives, with 34 representatives voting…

U.S. airstrike on Syria kills ISIS leader Abu Yusif U.S. airstrike kills ISIS leader Abu Yusif in Syria's Deir ez-Zor Governorate on Dec. 19, marking a key operation targeting resurgent ISIS forces. CENTCOM emphasizes ongoing efforts to prevent ISIS resurgence, highlighting concerns over ISIS's desire to free its over 8,000 detained operatives in Syria. U.S.…

Mexican President Sheinbaum relents, now ready to receive Mexican nationals deported by Trump Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced her government's new willingness to accept Mexican nationals deported by President-elect Donald Trump. The Mexican government is committed to working with internal authorities to manage deportations and has emphasized the responsibility it has to the welfare…