Trump Nominates Loyalist Pam Bondi for Attorney General Amid Gaetz Withdrawal

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead the Justice Department, following Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal from consideration due to scrutiny over sex trafficking allegations. Trump announced the decision in a social media post, praising Bondi as someone who will “refocus the DOJ to its intended purpose of fighting Crime and … Read more

Scientists Capture First Close-Up Picture of Star Outside Our Galaxy

Astronomers have achieved a groundbreaking scientific feat by capturing the first close-up picture of a star outside our galaxy. They zoomed in on WOH G64, a giant red supergiant star located about 160,000 light-years from Earth in the Large Magellanic Cloud. The image shows the star surrounded by clouds and arcs of gas and dust … Read more

Nostalgia for a Bygone Era: A Nation Divided

As a father and resident of Santa Monica, I recently found myself reminiscing about the 1990s with my precocious 10-year-old. We shared cultural events like movies and albums as focal points, and everyday life seemed more affordable. Perhaps we can revisit that simpler time? However, it’s essential to acknowledge the progress made on issues such … Read more

Windows 10 Users Face Full-Screen Ads for Upgrade to Windows 11

Microsoft is pushing Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11 with full-screen ads, despite the operating system’s impending support end date. The company has been running a campaign since months ago, warning users that Windows 10 will no longer receive updates after October 14, 2025. However, instead of emphasizing the benefits of upgrading to … Read more

Roku Stock Drops 10% After The Trade Desk Announces New Connected TV OS

Roku’s shares fell 10% in the afternoon session after advertising software platform The Trade Desk announced plans to launch a new connected TV operating system (OS) called Ventura, expected to launch as early as 2025. Given Roku’s dominance in the connected television market, TTD’s move could be seen as a threat. However, experts suggest that … Read more

USC Students Launch Rocket to Record-Breaking Altitude

USC Rocket Propulsion Lab Sets New Amateur Record with Aftershock II Launch The University of Southern California’s student rocketeers have achieved another milestone in space exploration, launching the Aftershock II vehicle to a record-breaking altitude of 470,400 feet above Earth. This surpasses the previous amateur record set by the Civilian Space Exploration Team in 2004. … Read more

Low Confidence Boosts Learning through Negative Feedback

A new study by researchers at Kessler Foundation has found that individuals with low confidence in their performance are more likely to seek corrective feedback, leading to better learning outcomes. The study, which analyzed participants’ decisions during a memory task tied to monetary rewards, reveals that negative feedback is particularly effective in promoting learning. The … Read more

Nvidia Stock Drops Despite Strong Q3 Earnings

Nvidia’s stock price dipped despite delivering strong Q3 earnings that beat Wall Street’s expectations. Historically, stocks experiencing this dip tend to recover, and the company’s long-term potential remains strong. The data center segment continues to drive growth, with strong demand for its Superchips and upcoming Blackwell iteration. Nvidia’s global reach is expanding, with new clients … Read more

Rockstar Teases GTA 6 as Grand Theft Auto 6 Wins Most Wanted Game Award

Rockstar has confirmed that several “absolutely mind-blowing things” are in the works for Grand Theft Auto 6, following its win at the Golden Joystick Awards. The game took home the award for Most Wanted Game, with Rockstar’s David Manley accepting on behalf of the team. In his acceptance speech, Manley expressed his gratitude to all … Read more