Cookies are small files that allow websites to collect information about your online activity, helping them deliver content or advertisements tailored to your interests. Websites process data from various sources, including cookies, device identifiers, and browsing behavior, to create profiles for personalized advertising. There are three categories of cookies: essential, performance, and targeting. Essential cookies … Read more
Israel and Hamas appear to be moving closer to a ceasefire deal after months of deadlock. Top officials from the US, Qatar, and Egypt have resumed their mediation efforts, reported greater willingness from both sides to wrap up a deal. Key concessions include Hamas’s readiness to show more flexibility on Israeli troop withdrawal timing and … Read more
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson made history on December 14 when she appeared in a one-night-only role in the hit musical & Juliet at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre. This was her first time on Broadway, fulfilling a childhood dream she expressed in her Harvard application essays. The show, which explores an alternate ending to … Read more
A group of scientists from nine countries has warned about the potential risks of creating synthetic organisms with mirror-image molecular structures, which could pose a threat to humans, animals, and plants. The researchers, who published their findings in a report by Science on December 12, argue that this new field of research is “unprecedented” and … Read more
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery will miss the rest of the season after suffering a sprained MCL in Sunday’s 48-42 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Coach Dan Campbell said that Montgomery, who had surgery on Monday, is out for the year due to a severe injury. Montgomery’s absence is part of a growing list … Read more
A mother is taking an innovative approach to raise money for a gene therapy treatment for her 7-year-old son’s rare genetic condition. Amber Freed hopes to secure $1 million to fund the manufacturing of the treatment and early trials, offering to name the treatment after the highest-bidding donor. The effort comes as the biotech industry … Read more
Donald Trump’s presidential campaign has seen a surge of big tech companies lining up to court his favor. SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son and Japan’s $100 billion investment plan have showcased the depth of corporate enthusiasm for the new administration. However, it remains unclear how SoftBank will fund this pledge, which echoes its 2016 promise of $50 … Read more
Lorraine O’Grady, a trailblazing conceptual artist and critic, has passed away at the age of 90 in New York City. Known for her pioneering works that subverted Western binaries, O’Grady left an indelible impact on the contemporary arts sphere from a Black feminist perspective. Born in 1934 to a middle-class Jamaican immigrant family in Boston, … Read more
Zakir Hussain, a renowned tabla virtuoso who seamlessly merged traditional North Indian classical music with global influences, has passed away at 73. Born on March 9, 1951, in Bombay (now Mumbai), India, Hussain’s career spanned over five decades, during which he became one of the most influential musicians in his genre. Hussain began playing drums … Read more
A potential early evening rocket launch is set for tonight, depending on weather conditions and visibility. The launch is scheduled to take place at Kennedy Space Center Pad 39A. The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will carry O3b mPOWER-E satellites for SES, a satellite telecommunications company offering internet access, video, and data connectivity. To witness the … Read more