A US federal judge has ruled that American Airlines’ focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in its employee retirement plan is illegal, citing a breach of the company’s duty to prioritize financial interests. The ruling is considered significant as it appears to be one of the first instances where a court has challenged … Read more
A critical piece of evidence from the crashed Jeju Air Co. Boeing 737-800 jet has gone missing, leaving investigators without crucial data to determine the cause of the country’s deadliest aviation accident. The flight data and cockpit voice recorders stopped recording four minutes before the plane made an emergency landing and crashed. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-11/key-data-missing-from-crashed-south-korean-plane-s-black-boxes
Assassin’s Creed Shadows has been surrounded by controversy since its reveal, and the latest move from Ubisoft has only added fuel to the fire. The game’s release date was recently announced as March 20, coincidentally falling on the 30-year anniversary of a deadly sarin attack in Tokyo that killed 14 people and injured over 5,800 … Read more
A child in San Francisco has been diagnosed with H5N1 bird flu, according to the city’s Department of Public Health. The case was detected through routine surveillance and confirmed after laboratory testing revealed the presence of the virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is sequencing all influenza A viruses across the US … Read more
Billionaire-backed rockets are set to launch into space at the start of the new year, marking a major milestone for two rival companies. Blue Origin’s New Glenn and SpaceX’s Starship will make their scheduled launches on January 12 and 13, respectively. Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket is set to make its maiden flight from Cape … Read more
A recent study published in the European Heart Journal suggests that morning coffee drinkers have a lower risk of death from any cause, including cardiovascular disease. According to researchers, those who consumed their coffee in the morning were 16% less likely to die and 31% less likely to experience cardiovascular disease compared to non-coffee drinkers. … Read more
Earth’s rotation has been slowing down for about 4.5 billion years, causing its days to lengthen over time. This phenomenon may have played a crucial role in the oxygenation of the planet’s atmosphere, according to a recent study. The Great Oxidation Event, which occurred around 2.4 billion years ago, is widely considered a turning point … Read more
The Pittsburgh Steelers face off against their arch-rivals, the Baltimore Ravens, in a high-stakes AFC wild-card showdown this Saturday. The Ravens secured the AFC’s No. 3 seed by defeating the Cleveland Browns 35-10, with quarterback Lamar Jackson playing a pivotal role. Jackson completed 16 of 32 passes for 217 yards and threw two touchdowns. He … Read more
Lionsgate’s crime sequel “Den of Thieves 2: Pantera” has debuted at number one on the domestic charts, earning $5.8 million from 3,008 theaters on its opening day. The film’s pace is ahead of its predecessor, which opened to $5.6 million in January 2018. The movie, directed by Christian Gudegast and starring Gerard Butler as Big … Read more
Subaru is finally giving its fans some high-performance love with the introduction of new STI models for three popular vehicles: the BRZ, WRX, and Forester. The STI badge is synonymous with rally-ready handling and crisp performance, but it seems Subaru has taken a different approach this time around. The 2025 Subaru Forester STI model is … Read more