Web archive - December 14, 2024

World

Texas bitcoin investor sentenced to two years for tax evasion

Bitcoin bro, who began purchasing in 2011, sentenced for tax evasion related to $1 million in cryptocurrency gains.

Sports

Shakib Al Hasan’s action ruled illegal, suspended from bowling in ECB-run events

ECB suspended the all-rounder from bowling after testing reveals his action exceeds legal limits.

T.Edit

10 Superfoods You Should Add to Your Diet for Better Health

Your body will thank you!

World

xAI unveils faster Grok model : X users get new ‘Grok Button’

xAI rolls out faster Grok 2 model with new features like Grok button and reduced API pricing on X.

Technology

Sam Altman, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg each pledge $1 million to Trump’s inauguration

Elon Musk’s role in Trump’s administration also seen as a path for tech execs to influence the new president.

World

'Mirror bacteria' synthesis could pose threat to humanity, experts warn

Engineered organisms like synthetic “mirror life” microbes, could pose an “unprecedented risk” to life on Earth.

Entertainment

Hans Niemann accuses Chess.com of bias and unfair treatment of non-streamers

Hans Niemann criticizes Chess.com for bias after banning Vladimir Kramnik, accusing the site of favoring streamers.

Entertainment

Will Smith shuts down wild claims that he was a part of Diddy's alleged "Freak-Off" parties

Will Smith sets the record straight on rumors about his participation in Sean "Diddy" Combs' "Freak-Off" parties.

World

Niger suspends BBC operations over allegations of false reporting

Niger accuses BBC of spreading false news, undermining troops, and destabilising public peace in recent reports

World

Blinken and Fidan unite to tackle Daesh threats and Gaza tensions

Measures discussed to manage Kurdish tensions prioritising anti-terrorism efforts in Syria; Hamas softens its stance