Meta Invests in Nuclear Power to Fuel AI Expansion

Meta is investing heavily in new nuclear power capacity to meet the growing energy demands of its data centers, marking a significant shift in its strategy. The company will issue a formal request for proposals from developers to build between one and four gigawatts of new nuclear reactors, aiming to secure a reliable source of … Read more

US Court Halts Nationwide Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act

A US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas has issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), questioning its constitutionality and impact on small businesses. The CTA, enacted as part of anti-money laundering efforts, requires companies to disclose beneficial ownership information to a federal database. The court’s … Read more

Comets Found to be Key Players in Earth’s Water Origins

NASA Scientists Revisit Comet Theory Behind Earth’s Water Richness A new study published in the journal Science Advances has reignited debate about the origins of water on Earth, pointing to Jupiter-family comets as a potential cosmic culprit. The research, led by Kathleen Mandt of NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, suggests that comets played a critical … Read more

Arctic Ocean on Brink of Ice-Free Day in 2027 or Sooner

The Arctic Ocean is projected to have its first ice-free day within nine to 20 years after 2023, according to a new study published in Nature Communications. Climate change and rising greenhouse gas emissions are causing sea ice to melt at an unprecedented rate, with some projections predicting that the ice could disappear as early … Read more

UFC 311: Makhachev Defends Title, Nurmagomedov Seeks World Title

The highly anticipated UFC pay-per-view card of 2025 is set to feature a thrilling matchup between Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan, with Umar Nurmagomedov seeking a world title in the co-main event. Islam Makhachev will look to defend his lightweight title against No. 1-ranked Arman Tsarukyan on January 18 at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. … Read more

Creature Commandos Brings DC’s Monsters to Life

The Creature Commandos animated series serves as a test run for James Gunn’s vision for the new DC Universe. The show, set to debut on HBO Max, follows a group of monsters turned black ops agents tasked with taking out their enemies by any means necessary. With its violent and sexual content, the series allows … Read more

Ravens Coach Harbaugh Weighs in on Diontae Johnson’s Future

Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh added uncertainty to veteran trade acquisition Diontae Johnson’s status after Rashod Bateman suffered a knee injury, causing Johnson to miss the team’s last game. Johnson was not given any snaps despite starting alongside Bateman, who had limited playing time due to his injury. Harbaugh acknowledged that there are “moving parts” … Read more

Lead Exposure Linked to Mental Disorders in Millions of Americans

A new study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry has found that millions of Americans are dealing with mental disorders caused by childhood lead exposure. The researchers, led by Aaron Reuben at Duke University, analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) and estimated childhood blood-lead levels from 1940 … Read more

Israel Investigates Possible Link Between Gaza Strike and Hostage Deaths

The Israeli military is investigating whether a February strike in Khan Younis led to the execution of six hostages. The bodies of the hostages, including Yoram Metzger, Alexander Dancyg, Avraham Munder, Chaim Peri, Nadav Popplewell, and Yagev Buchshtab, were recovered in late August. The IDF stated that it was “highly probable” that the hostages’ deaths … Read more