Meta has appointed longtime Donald Trump ally Dana White to its board of directors, marking the company’s efforts to bolster ties with Republican-aligned advisers that could appeal to President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. As part of a broader staff shake-up, White joins at a time when Meta is seeking to align itself with the incoming government’s … Read more
Antarctica’s ice melt poses a significant threat to its hidden volcanoes, which could erupt due to reduced pressure on magma chambers beneath the surface. At least 100 subglacial volcanoes are scattered across the continent, many clustered along its western coast. As the ice sheet melts, it removes weight over the rocks below, causing compressed magma … Read more
NASA is set to announce an update to its Mars sample return plans today, amidst high costs and delays. The agency’s current plan could reach $11 billion and timeline of 2040. The announcement comes as the agency gears up for its first big briefing on the ambitious mission. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and Associate Administrator … Read more
A deadly aviation accident at Muan International Airport in South Korea has resulted in 179 fatalities and is the deadliest aviation accident since 2018. In a surprising move, the country’s transport minister, Park Sang-woo, announced his intention to resign due to “heavy responsibility for this disaster.” The investigation into the cause of the crash is … Read more
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has finalized a rule that will exclude medical debt from being included in credit scores. This change is expected to impact people’s ability to qualify for home mortgages, car loans, and rent. The rule goes into effect 60 days after it is published in the Federal Register. The Biden administration … Read more
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating Tesla’s remote car control feature following four reported crashes. The preliminary investigation focuses on vehicles that failed to detect posts or parked vehicles when using the feature, leaving users with too little reaction time to avoid accidents. The NHTSA probe involves approximately 2.6 million affected … Read more
Comedian and roastmaster Nikki Glaser recently stopped by The Howard Stern Show to discuss her recent Golden Globes hosting performance. The performance, which has received favorable notices, was not without its cuts. Glaser developed a system for weeding out jokes that went too far, referring to them as “stuff for the Stern file.” This approach … Read more
Abbie Stockard, representing Alabama, has been crowned the new Miss America. The 22-year-old nursing student, who is an undergraduate and cheerleader at Auburn University, won the annual event in Orlando, Florida, defeating 51 other US state representatives. Stockard, who will take over from last year’s winner Madison Marsh, appeared flabbergasted as she was crowned the … Read more
The US trade deficit widened significantly in November, driven by a record-breaking surge in imports. According to Commerce Department data, the gap between exports and imports grew 6.2% year-over-year to $78.2 billion. This represents the largest increase in imports since March 2022. Imports rose 3.4% in November, reaching $11.6 billion more than the previous month. … Read more
China is reporting an increase in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a common respiratory virus that circulates during the winter months. However, health officials stress that there is no evidence to suggest a new or unusual outbreak. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a rise in HMPV cases in the … Read more