New research suggests that microplastics, released through the degradation of tires, clothing, and other items, may be contributing to human health problems such as lung and colon cancer, reproductive issues, and chronic inflammation. A study by researchers at UC San Francisco analyzed over 3,000 studies on humans and animals, including mice, to investigate the impact … Read more
The future of data centers is set to take a huge bite out of the US power grid. A DOE-backed report from Lawrence Berkeley National Lab predicts that US data center energy use could triple by 2028, accounting for up to 12% of the country’s electricity. Currently, data centers consume only 4% of US power … Read more
Russia’s central bank has held its benchmark interest rate at 21% despite criticism from powerful Kremlin-linked figures, marking a surprise decision that underscores the country’s struggle to tame inflation in an “overheating” war economy. The move comes as President Vladimir Putin struggles to control soaring prices, which have risen sharply since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine … Read more
Google and other websites experienced a temporary outage due to high traffic. This is often referred to as “too many requests” error. The issue typically occurs when too many users try to access the website simultaneously, overwhelming its servers. To prevent this in the future, some websites are implementing new security measures such as limiting … Read more
Singer-songwriter SZA has released her long-awaited deluxe version of album SOS, titled ‘Lana’, which features new tracks in addition to the original record. The “Snooze” singer, known for her introspective lyrics and genre-bending sound, has been working on her craft since her early days as a rising artist. The original SOS spent ten weeks atop … Read more
Sheppard Mullin, a top-tier law firm, has announced bonuses for its associates who have reached the 2000-hour mark. The bonus structure is as follows: * Those who meet the minimum requirement of 50 hours will receive a bonus * Those who exceed the threshold by 10-20% will receive an additional percentage-based bonus The firm’s gross … Read more
A surge in violence in Gaza resulted in 77 deaths over two days, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has lasted for over a year, with tensions spreading to surrounding Middle East regions. The war began on October 7, when Hamas militants launched a cross-border attack, killing around … Read more
A new Netflix film, “The Six Triple Eight,” tells the true story of the 6888th, a pioneering all-black women’s army corps unit that made history during World War II. The battalion, led by Maj. Charity Adams, a trailblazing black woman officer, played a crucial role in sorting over 17 million pieces of mail for soldiers … Read more
NASA’s Artemis II Mission to Send Astronauts Back to the Moon Get ready for a journey that will take you closer than ever before – back to the lunar surface. Starting soon, visitors can witness the historic return of astronauts on NASA’s Artemis II mission at the Nathan and Fannye Shafran Planetarium. The four-man crew … Read more
The Atlanta Falcons have made a surprise move, benching quarterback Kirk Cousins in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. Cousins will no longer be the team’s starting quarterback moving forward. The decision comes after five games where Cousins threw nine interceptions and only one touchdown pass, leading to a 1-4 stretch that dropped the team … Read more