New Video Shows Attacks by Syrian Army in Aleppo The Syrian Democratic Forces, led by Kurdish fighters, have released a new video depicting the Syrian army bombing a large munitions and weapons depot belonging to the SDF in the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood of Aleppo. This incident took place on January 9, 2026. The footage captures…
Podcast Hackaday Episode 352 This week, Elliot Williams and Kristina Panos from Hackaday gathered to bring the latest news, results about mysterious sounds, and, of course, a plethora of hacks from the past seven days. In the segment "What is that sound?", Kristina was unsure of what it was, but [Flippin' Heck] recognized it as…
Price Analysis of the Cryptocurrency Market Buyers are attempting to defend short-term support levels in Bitcoin and certain major altcoins, but bears remain active, continuing to exert pressure close to daily highs. Currently, Bitcoin (BTC) sits at $91,146, while most altcoins are encountering significant resistance. According to Keith Alan, co-founder of Material Indicators, the price…
Crucial Moment in Commercial Real Estate Market An unusual phenomenon is unfolding in the commercial real estate market, marking a moment that occurs once every 15 years. Prices are beginning to reward buyers massively, especially those who understand market cycles and prepare their resources accordingly. Prologis (NYSE: PLD) reduced its property holdings post-2008, yet its…
Devastating Garbage Avalanche A garbage avalanche at a dump site in Cebu City, Philippines, has resulted in the death of one worker, injuries to at least 12 others, and left 27 individuals missing. Rescue efforts continued on Friday, with rescuers successfully pulling several survivors from the debris.
BNY Expands Offering with Tokenized Bank Deposits Financial services company BNY announced on Friday the launch of tokenized bank deposits for its institutional clients. These deposits represent cash balances on the blockchain or claims of depositors against a bank. The deposits will be issued on a private, permissioned blockchain network and will be used to…
Kurdish Leader Calls for Dialogue to Avert Escalation of Conflict Kurdish political leader Ahmad Suleiman has called for dialogue between the Syrian army and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) led by Kurds to avert a "real disaster in Aleppo," which could have devastating national consequences. The Syrian army announced that it will impose a curfew…
Security Expert Bruce Schneier Issues Warning Mass surveillance has reached new heights in the digital age, according to security expert Bruce Schneier, who asserts that governments are using AI to spy on the population on a large scale. This phenomenon was intensified by Edward Snowden's revelations in 2013, which exposed the NSA's capabilities to collect…
Vitalik Buterin, Co-founder of Ethereum, Reaffirms Support for Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm In a recent social media post, Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of the Ethereum blockchain, has reiterated his support for Roman Storm, the developer behind Tornado Cash. He emphasized the importance of protecting privacy from both the public and authorities, stating that he…
Political and Security Challenges in Syria The ongoing conflict between the Syrian army and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) has revealed significant political and security challenges facing the country, more than a year after the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad. The clashes in Aleppo, which resulted in the deaths of at least 22…