The “remastered” version of Horizon: Zero Dawn has sparked debate among gamers about the balance between preserving classic titles and catering to modern audiences. The original game was a masterpiece, boasting one of the best protagonists and stories in gaming history. Set in a post-apocalyptic future where an autonomous robotic swarm has ravaged the planet, … Read more
Louisiana is the only state with high flu rates, according to a recent map of flu activity across the US. The state’s hospitals are experiencing a surge in patients due to RSV levels in wastewater, which are “off the charts” for RSV. “We’re chock full,” said Dr. Mark Kline, an infectious disease expert at Children’s … Read more
Axiom Space, a private space company based in Houston, has announced that its commercial space station will be able to operate as a free-flying platform as early as 2028. The company had previously planned to launch the station in 2030, but has revised its plan to accelerate the assembly sequence. The new plan involves launching … Read more
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The market experienced a modest decline on Thursday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closing lower for the third straight session. However, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed higher, breaking its 10-day losing streak. The Federal Reserve’s inflation measure showed a cooler reading, trimming losses in Wall Street. Central bankers cut interest rates for the … Read more
A recent study on toxic chemicals in black plastic products has sparked concerns about the safety of kitchen utensils made from these materials. However, experts have found a math error in the original study, which significantly overstated the risks of contamination. The study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Chemosphere, found that 85% of 203 items … Read more
The sudden fall of Syrian leader Bashar Assad has triggered a new round of delicate geopolitics between Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan. With the dust settling, Ankara appears to be emerging stronger, having backed victorious rebels that have captured Damascus. Experts say the relationship between Moscow and Ankara is one of competitors … Read more
Nike CEO Elliott Hill has outlined a new strategy to return the company to growth after blaming deep discounting and lack of innovation for declining revenue and profit. Hill, who returned to the company in October, aims to turn “sport” back into the center of everything Nike does. Hill said that Nike’s reliance on promotions … Read more
Big Lots, a Columbus, Ohio-based company with 27,700 employees and over 1,300 stores in 48 states, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The move comes as the discount store industry faces pressure from lower-income shoppers pinching pennies. The company’s crisis began earlier this year when it faced financial difficulties. However, instead of closing underperforming … Read more
A scholar has uncovered evidence that research on moderate drinking was flawed, leading to a skewed understanding of its benefits. Tim Stockwell, a scientist at the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research, has reviewed hundreds of studies and found that even moderate drinking reduces life expectancy. While occasional drinking may not have severe health effects, … Read more