Month: January 2025

Prime Video’s top 10 has 3 must-watch movies — including a seriously underrated sci-fi flick  Tom’s Guide
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Video | HMPV Virus | 5 years after Covid-19 Pandemic: Is there a New Virus Outbreak in China?  NDTV
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The U.S. is full of iconic landmarks with many being popular bucket list destinations. According to the travel blog Discoverer, two of them can be found in the Pacific Northwest.
The website has compiled a list of 25 classic American landmarks to see.
Here’s what to know about the two landmarks in Oregon and Washington.
Located in southern Oregon, Crater Lake is the deepest in the U.S. with depths reaching 1,943 feet, according to the National Park Service.
The national park is a highly sought destination for travelers, with nearly 560,000 visitors in 2023, the National Park Service reports.
The lake was created after a volcanic eruption on Mount Mazama resulted in a large crater, or caldera, that filled with rain and snowmelt over hundreds of years.
Due to the way the lake was formed, it is not only known for its depth, but how pristine its waters are. The lake’s crystal-clear waters have been measured to nearly 140 feet of visibility.
To visit Crater Lake National Park, guests must either pay an entrance fee or have a National Park Service pass.
Entrance fees and passes can be purchased ahead of time or at any entrance station upon arrival, according to the National Park Service.
Standard entrance passes are between $15 to $30. Cash is not accepted.
People can visit Crater Lake any time as the park is open 24 hours a day, year-round, however, some areas are closed seasonally due to snow.
Visitors should check for closures before visiting Crater Lake.
Entrance fee-free dates to visit Crater Lake in 2025 are:
The Space Needle in Seattle is an icon of the Pacific Northwest and rivals others landmarks like the Statue of Liberty.
The Space Needle is 605 feet tall and consists of a saucer shaped observatory with floor-to-ceiling glass panoramic views, and an upper-level outdoor observation deck, according to the Space Needle website.
The upper observation level connects to The Loupe Lounge and a rotating glass floor, where people can have a unique dining experience with amazing views.
The Space Needle was built in 1961 and opened during World Fair on April 21, 1962, where it received an estimated 2.65 million visitors. Among those visitors included celebrities like Elvis Presley, the Shah and Empress of Iran, Prince Philip of Great Britain, Bobby Kennedy, Walter Cronkite, John Wayne, Bob Hope, Walt Disney and more, according to the Space Needle website.
Tickets to visit the Space Needle start at $35 for adults with additional costs for add-ons. It is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday to Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Here are the 25 classic American landmarks on the list published by Discoverer.
Ginnie Sandoval is the Oregon Connect reporter for the Statesman Journal. Sandoval can be reached at GSandoval@gannett.com or on X at@GinnieSandoval.

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Nippon Steel has decided to sue the US government, challenging the procedures behind President Joe Biden’s order to block its acquisition of US Steel, the Nikkei business daily reported.
Biden blocked the $14.1 billion deal on Friday, citing national security concerns.
“A strong domestically owned and operated steel industry represents an essential national security priority and is critical for resilient supply chains,” Biden said in a statement.
“Without domestic steel production and domestic steel workers, our nation is less strong and less secure.”
Biden announced his formal decision after the case was referred to him by a US security review panel, adding that the deal “would place one of America’s largest steel producers under foreign control and create risk for our national security and our critical supply chains.”
With the order, the companies have to formally abandon the deal within 30 days. Biden also authorized the Attorney General to enforce the decision.
Shares of US Steel dropped 7% to $30.27 at 10:35 a.m. in New York. 
Nippon Steel and US Steel condemned the block in a joint statement, calling the decision unlawful.
“We are dismayed by President Biden’s decision to block Nippon Steel’s acquisition of U.S. Steel, which constitutes a clear violation of due process. Instead of adhering to the law, the process was manipulated to advance President Biden’s political agenda.”
“Following this decision, we are left with no choice but to take all appropriate actions to protect our legal rights.”
The deal was announced in December 2023 and immediately sparked political debate and pressure from steelworkers concerned about potential job losses.
Nippon paid a premium to clinch the deal and made several concessions, including allowing the US government veto power over changes to output. Japan’s biggest steelmaker also hired former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to help with its effort to acquire US Steel.
In a November letter, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba urged Biden to approve the merger so as to avoid marring recent efforts to strengthen ties between the two countries, Reuters reported.
US Steel has warned that thousands of jobs would be at risk without the deal.
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) spent months examining the deal for national security concerns but referred the decision to Biden in December after failing to reach a consensus.
Biden’s order leaves US Steel facing challenging decisions, including the potential need to restart the sale process. Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., which initially sought to acquire US Steel before Nippon Steel secured the bid, has since acquired a Canadian producer.
The companies have indicated they may contest the legal basis of any potential block, suggesting the issue could remain unresolved. President-elect Donald Trump has also vowed to prevent the transaction.
Today’s announcement was a massive victory for United Steelworkers President David McCall and his union’s leadership, who have been strongly opposed to the deal.
McCall in a statement Friday said that Nippon Steel has undermined the domestic steel industry and that allowing the deal to advance would destabilize the US trade system and compromise national security.
“It’s clear from U.S. Steel’s recent financial performance that it can easily remain a strong and resilient company,” McCall said.
“We now call on U.S. Steel’s board of directors to take the necessary steps to allow it to further flourish and remain profitable.”
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January 3rd, 2025 by Justin Melillo
The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA), in conjunction with iRacing, the Virtual Competition Organisation (VCO), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Grid Finder, Michelin, and Thrustmaster presents the 2024 IMSA Esports Global Championship. Four high-profile events have been scheduled over the course of three months for this third iteration of the series. Two races, at Road Atlanta in November and Indianapolis in December, are already in the books, marking the halfway point with two races to go at Sebring and Daytona.
48 teams, each car with two drivers sharing the seat, are set to compete amongst two classes of competition for the upcoming season. Eight teams earned entry into the series through the four VCO Grand Slam iRacing Special Events. The other 40 teams were decided upon through Time Attack qualifiers. The third and penultimate race of the season, and first on the 2025 side of the calendar, takes place at Sebring International Raceway on January 5th.
The Cars:
The GTP car class includes:
The GTD car class includes:
All 12 cars will compete using virtual Michelin tires.

Entry List:
48 full-time teams are due to compete, 16 in the GTP class and the other 32 in the GTD. Each of the 12 cars available (four GTP, eight GTD) will be balanced with four teams competing for each. The organizers of the event, through presenting sponsor Michelin, also reserves the ability to award an additional “wild card” entry on a per-round basis.

Full Sebring Race #3 Spotters Guide: 2024 IEGC Spotters Guide_Round 3
Remaining 2024 Schedule:
Each race event will start at 19:00 GMT (2PM ET) and will run for two hours and 40 minutes in length.
Last Season:
In the 2023 edition of IMSA Esports at Sebring, the Williams Esports #11 BMW was dominant in the GTP class, overcoming an early penalty at the start to stay on top and win over the #91 VRS Coanda Porsche. In the GTD field, the #101 Mercedes-AMG Esports Team Apex Racing Team took their second win of the season, outpacing Team Redline, the Williams Esports duo, and the URANO group.
Track Facts:
Respect the bumps! Sebring International Raceway is a 3.7-mile, 17-turn permanent road racing fixture located in Sebring, Florida. The first race held at the circuit was in 1950, and in 1959, it hosted the United States Grand Prix. However, Sebring is better known and suited for sports car racing, hosting the IMSA 12 Hours of Sebring every March.

Each race of the IMSA Esports Global Championship will be broadcasted live on IMSA’s and iRacing’s YouTube, Facebook and Twitch social media channels with the Countdown to Green presented by Traxion.GG pre-race show beginning at 1:45PM ET (18:45 GMT).

For more information on the IMSA Esports Global Championship, visit iracing.com/imsa-esports.
For more information about the Virtual Competition Organisation (VCO), visit vco-esports.com.
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Is Ethereum Ready to Bounce Back? ADA Drop Could Indicate Pump For Popular $0.07 Altcoin  CryptoDaily
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After the success of Case Départ, the duo Fabrice Éboué and Thomas Ngijol return with a gritty comedy: The Botswanga Crocodile. Directed by Fabrice Éboué and Lionel Steketee, this film blends caustic humor and political criticism, exploring the failings of power and the excesses of African dictatorships, while drawing on the world of professional soccer.
In this offbeat adventure, Thomas Ngijol plays a megalomaniac dictator, while Fabrice Éboué plays an opportunistic soccer agent. Claudia Tagbo completes the explosive cast.
The Botswanga Crocodile will be broadcast on Max from January 24, 2025 and is already available on Prime Video.

Synopsis: Leslie Konda, a talented young French footballer spotted as a teenager by Didier, a small-time agent who took him under his wing, has just signed his first striker’s contract with a major Spanish club. At the same time, his growing notoriety and his origins in Botswanga, a small, impoverished Central African state, earn him an invitation from the President of the Republic himself: Bobo Babimbi, a soccer enthusiast, freshly installed in power after a military coup. Leslie travels for the first time to the country of his ancestors, accompanied by Didier, to be decorated by President Bobo who, despite his humanist rhetoric, soon proves to be a megalomaniac and paranoid dictator under the harmful influence of his wife. No sooner have they arrived than Bobo makes a villainous deal with Didier: to pressure his player into playing for the national team: the Botswanga Crocodiles…
The Botswanga Crocodile is a biting social critique wrapped up in a fast-paced, biting comedy. The film tackles serious issues such as abuse of power, corruption and authoritarian excesses, while treating them with the caustic humor characteristic of Fabrice Éboué and Thomas Ngijol. The two comedians don’t hesitate to push clichés to the extreme to better denounce them, offering viewers a work that is both entertaining and thoughtful.
This comedy will delight fans ofwry, satirical humor, as well as those who appreciate films with a double reading, where laughter rubs shoulders with reflection. Fans of the Fabrice Éboué – Thomas Ngijol duo will find their characteristic style here, while fans of political satire should also find something to their liking. On the other hand, those who prefer lighter comedies devoid of underlying messages may find some aspects of the film too biting.
Originally released in 2014, The Botswanga Crocodile made its mark with its caustic humor and politically incorrect tone. The film is a logical continuation of the style already initiated by
Fabrice Éboué and Thomas Ngijol in Case Départ. In this offbeat tale, the two comedians subtly and sarcastically denounce socio-political realities, while drawing on an entertaining plot and a cast of delightfully cartoonish characters.
With Le Crocodile du Botswanga, Fabrice Éboué and Thomas Ngijol deliver an incisive and funny satirical comedy, supported by a plot as absurd as it is revealing. Thanks to a perfectly oiled comic duo and a gallery of colorful characters, the film offers a pungent critique of power and authoritarian excesses, while remaining deeply entertaining.

Max: new films and series to discover in January 2025
The month of January 2025 promises to be rich in news on Max, with a varied selection of films and series to start the year in style. [Read more]
New films and series on streaming platforms in January 2025
Don’t know what to watch? To find your way around the endless catalogs of streaming platforms, rely on our guide! Netflix, Disney +, Prime Video, Paramount+, Apple TV+, Max… Here’s a quick roundup of films and series to watch right now. [Read more]
Streaming: what are we watching this Friday January 3, 2025 on Netflix, Amazon and Disney+ platforms?
Feeling like curling up in front of the TV today? We’ve got the week’s releases on your favorite streaming platforms, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+! [Read more]
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Study highlights the importance of diagnostic tests in pandemic response  News-Medical.Net
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Crypto market begins year with $310 million outflows from Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs.
The first trading day of the year saw notable outflows from spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), totaling over $310 million.
On Jan. 2, data from SoSoValue revealed that Bitcoin-focused ETFs experienced $242.3 million in outflows.
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), the largest Bitcoin ETF, recorded its highest outflow since its inception, losing $332 million—or more than 3,500 BTC. This figure surpasses the previous record of $188 million set during the holiday season last year.
The latest outflow marks IBIT’s third consecutive trading day of losses, amounting to $392.6 million in the past week. Despite these challenges, IBIT remains the leading spot Bitcoin ETF, with total net inflows of $36.9 billion and assets under management nearing $53.5 billion.
While IBIT struggled, competitors showed resilience. Bitwise’s BITB, Fidelity’s FBTC, and Ark 21Shares’s ARKB reported inflows of $48.3 million, $36.2 million, and $16.5 million, respectively.
Meanwhile, Grayscale’s Bitcoin products recorded divergent fates on the day. Per the data, the firm’s smaller Bitcoin Mini Trust attracted $6.9 million in fresh capital, though its flagship GBTC fund saw outflows of $23.1 million.
As of Jan. 2, spot Bitcoin ETFs have a cumulative flow of $35 billion and hold $109 billion in assets.
Ethereum ETFs also faced challenges, recording a combined outflow of $77.5 million.
Bitwise’s ETHW fund led these losses with $56.1 million withdrawn, while Grayscale’s ETHE product followed, shedding $21.4 million.
Other Ethereum-linked ETFs, including BlackRock’s ETHA, reported no changes in fund flows for the day.
Ethereum-focused ETFs held a combined total of $2.58 billion in net inflows, with $12.4 billion in assets.
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London Zoo begins week-long annual stocktake counting more than 10,000 animals  Yahoo News UK
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