WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Alex Bazzell are on the cusp of launching a new three-on-three basketball league called Unrivaled. The brainchild, which started as a casual conversation about offseason opportunities for WNBA players years ago, has grown into a full-fledged professional league featuring top talent from the sport. With its own made-for-TV facility, Unrivveled … Read more
Apple is disabling its artificial intelligence feature that aggregates and summarizes news notifications, citing criticism from British media outlets over inaccuracies. The company revealed the change in a software update for developers, following an outcry from the BBC and other media organizations. The issue started in December when the BBC sent readers a notification about … Read more
TikTok is facing a potential ban in the United States on Sunday, when the Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (PAFACA) takes effect. However, officials from the Biden administration are exploring options to prevent the ban, saying that it’s “unlikely” to happen. But according to Bloomberg, two anonymous officials have reported that the … Read more
A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has been reached, bringing an end to the devastating conflict that lasted over 15 months. The deal includes the release of hostages held in Gaza. According to official numbers, the war has had a profound impact on both sides. In Israel, around 1,200 people have lost their lives, … Read more
A privately funded SpaceX rocket, carrying two lunar landers and a micro rover, blasted off from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday. The uncrewed Falcon 9 is expected to fly to the Moon as part of its mission. This launch comes days after Blue Origin’s launch was postponed due to a technical issue, following a … Read more
Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan was attacked at his Bandra residence on Thursday morning. The suspect, who has been detained by the Mumbai Police, is believed to have used a knife and wooden stick during the attack. The police have taken possession of a portion of the blade extracted from Saif’s back and are still … Read more
The US Department of Energy has announced $22.4 billion in loans for eight utilities across 12 states, aimed at reducing carbon emissions and energy costs by supporting the development and retrofitting of power plants and grid infrastructure. These conditional loans, issued through the Energy Infrastructure Reinvestment (EIR) program, will help utilities reduce financing costs and … Read more
SpaceX launched its seventh flight test of the Starship megarocket, dubbed Flight 7, from its Starbase site in South Texas. The vehicle lifted off successfully and achieved stage separation, with its first-stage booster, Super Heavy, returning to Earth for a dramatic catch by the launch tower’s “chopstick” arms. However, eight minutes into the flight, contact … Read more
Nintendo’s shares have fallen by as much as 7.2 percent following a teaser for its new Switch console that left fans underwhelmed. The Kyoto-based company showcased the device’s larger screen and updated controllers in a two-minute teaser video. While it confirmed a new Mario Kart game is coming, many are calling the reveal “underwhelming” and … Read more
General Motors has been banned from selling customer geolocation and driving behavior data for five years, following a Federal Trade Commission investigation that found the company had collected micro-details about its customers’ driving habits without their consent. The investigation, led by the New York Times, revealed that GM’s OnStar service was collecting data on customers’ … Read more