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The Dark Side of Online Education: Fraud University Found!
In the underbelly of the dark web, a chilling discovery has been made—an entire university for scammers and hackers, preparing them for attacks on Russian companies. With courses covering everything from script-based con jobs to advanced hacking techniques, this institution boasts 10,000 graduates and 20,000 students eagerly awaiting enrollment! Each program lasts seven weeks, where students earn diplomas while learning the dark arts of cybercrime. It’s a grim reminder of how education can serve both good and unspeakable evils!
YouTube Traffic Surges in Europe While Russia Hits Pause—What’s Going On?
A curious trend in the digital world: YouTube traffic in several EU countries has skyrocketed by up to 60% amidst plummeting performance in Russia. Since August 2024, the Netherlands has seen a jaw-dropping 58% increase, with Germany and Finland following suit. Experts attribute this boom to the availability of servers that bypass restrictions, highlighting a stark contrast in accessibility. Meanwhile, Russian users are left watching as their favorite videos become increasingly hard to access—truly a tale of two internet experiences!
Gen Z Can't Change a Light Bulb—And It's Costing Them!
Gen Z in the UK is lighting up their homes—and wallets! A new study unveils that young adults aged 18-27 are shelling out an exorbitant £1,300 per year on electrician services, largely because they can’t change a simple light bulb! With fears of burning hot bulbs and vertigo at high places, many would rather pay the pros than risk their necks. It seems the DIY spirit might be fading swiftly in the age of tech, leaving the electricity market buzzing with business!
Nvidia's Workforce: A Millionaire Factory Despite Grueling Culture!
In a stunning revelation, a recent survey shows that 78 employees of Nvidia are now millionaires, with every second one boasting a fortune exceeding $25 million! The steep rise in wealth is primarily due to the skyrocketing value of company stocks, which have surged by an astonishing 3776% since 2019. However, it's not all sunshine and rainbows; many workers endure grueling hours with a culture described as 'golden handcuffs.' With such a challenging environment, it begs the question—what price are they really paying for their millions?
Apple and AMD Get a Boost: TSMC Unleashes 4nm Chips in Arizona!
In a monumental leap for tech manufacturing in the U.S., TSMC has kicked off production of cutting-edge 4nm chips at its Fab 21 facility in Arizona. This milestone was recently announced by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, making it the first instance of such advanced processors being made on American soil. The Arizona plant is set to churn out processors for tech giants like Apple and AMD, with an impressive investment of $65 billion for future expansions. The Chip Wars are heating up!
SpaceX Gears Up for Its Seventh Starship Flight—What to Expect!
Get ready for liftoff! SpaceX is all set to conduct the seventh test flight of its ambitious Starship on January 13, 2025. Scheduled precisely at 22:00 UTC, that's 01:00 Moscow time on January 14, this monumental launch will mark the first for Starship in 2025. With the excitement buzzing in the air at SpaceX's Starbase in South Texas, fans are eager to see what the newly upgraded version of the rocket can achieve. Buckle up!
Donald Trump Jr. Joins Kalshi as Strategic Advisor: Prediction Markets Get a Political Twist
In an unexpected twist, Kalshi, the startup that allows betting on real-life events, has appointed Donald Trump Jr. as a strategic advisor. This decision comes as the platform navigated earlier scrutiny from regulatory bodies. While some critics may view this move as frivolous, Trump Jr. seems to be embracing the entrepreneurial spirit passed down from his father, making waves in the unpredictable world of prediction markets.