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
Nate Anderson, the founder of Hindenburg Research, has announced his decision to disband the firm after completing its pipeline of work. Founded in 2017, Hindenburg Research gained a reputation for using deep forensic financial research to uncover fraud and other abuses, leading to significant drops in stock prices for targeted companies. The firm’s most notable … Read more
A new study published this month suggests that more American adults may develop dementia than previously thought. The number of people who will develop dementia is estimated to double by 2060, from 514,000 new cases each year in 2020 to one million cases each year by 2060. Demographic shifts have led to a significant increase … Read more
Nintendo has showcased its new Switch 2 console in a video trailer, featuring an upgraded display and improved joy controllers. The company did not announce a release date for the Switch 2 but hinted that more details will be revealed during its upcoming “Nintendo Direct” event on April 2. The Switch 2 is designed to … Read more