Tag: nightmare

Netflix’s Tribes of Europa review: Games of Thrones, but with Brexit

Just as technology is helping us to deal with prolonged periods at home, Netflix’s Tribes of Europa raises the nightmare prospect of a world in which the tech is broken Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2267967-netflixs-tribes-of-europa-review-games-of-thrones-but-with-brexit/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home…

Five reasons the covid-19 pandemic has been such a nightmare

Humans have faced pandemics before, but some unusual features of covid-19 and modern society have conspired to create the perfect storm this time Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24933162-400-five-reasons-the-covid-19-pandemic-has-been-such-a-nightmare/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home…

Russians Are Believed To Have Used Microsoft Resellers in Cyberattacks

As the United States comes to grips with a far-reaching Russian cyberattack on federal agencies, private corporations and the nation’s infrastructure, new evidence has emerged that the hackers hunted their victims through multiple channels. From a report: The most significant intrusions discovered so far piggybacked on software from SolarWinds, the Austin-based company whose updates the Russians compromised. But new evidence from…

‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Players Are Fixing Parts of the Game Before CD Projekt

Cyberpunk 2077 is here in all its glory and pain. On some machines, it’s a visual spectacle pushing the limits of current technology and delivering on the promise of Deus Ex, but open world. On other machines, including last-gen consoles, it’s a unoptimized and barely playable nightmare. Developer CD Projekt Red has said it’s working to improve the game, but fans…

Are America’s Hospitals Becoming Overwhelmed?

New Mexico’s governor announced plans to allow hospitals “to ration care depending on a patient’s likelihood of surviving,” according to the Washington Post. But in fact, many of America’s hospitals are now “overwhelmed,” reports CBS News, adding “A record-breaking 227,00 new cases were reported in the U.S. on Friday alone — the first time the daily case count has topped 220,000,…

Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution May Be a Logistical Nightmare

hey! writes: Pfizer’s BNT162b2 vaccine must be stored at a constant -100F/-70C temperature, presenting a logistical nightmare for hospitals, which don’t normally have freezers that go that low. This is because it is an mRNA vaccine, and mRNA is unstable unless stored at extremely low temperatures. Pfizer will distribute doses in dry-ice packed “suitcase” shipping containers containing 1,000-5000 doses, but these…

The Curse of the Buried Treasure

Two metal-detector enthusiasts discovered a Viking hoard. It was worth a fortune — but it became a nightmare. From a report:
Leominster, in the West Midlands area of England, is an ancient market town where the past and the present are jumbled together like coins in a change purse. Shops housed in half-timbered sixteenth-century Tudor buildings face the main square, offering cream…

Threatening Bans, Facebook Will Now Require Moderation For Groups Spreading Misinformation

“While the election may have now been called for Joe Biden, our misinformation nightmare is far from over,” quips Mashable: As unsubstantiated pro-Trump conspiracies about election fraud continue to spread on the internet, Facebook is taking further action with Facebook Groups, a feature that is often weaponized by misinformation spreaders. According to Facebook, the social networking company will now put certain…

New York man falls into sinkhole full of rats

A man who had been waiting for a bus was unaware of the nightmare scenario he was about to experience. Over the years we’ve heard stories and seen CCT… Source: https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/340478/new-york-man-falls-into-sinkhole-full-of-rats…