A former Missouri football player and current MU swimmer have filed objections to the pending $2.8 billion legal settlement that could reshape college sports. D’Andre McKenzie, a walk-on cornerback who played for the Tigers from 2012-2015, and Seth Cannon, a freshman swimmer, submitted written objections to the settlement in the House v. NCAA case. The … Read more
The UK government has marked the fifth anniversary of its departure from the European Union, saying it has gained freedom from EU regulations. Prime Minister’s spokesperson stated that this move has made the UK a more competitive financial hub. However, Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the opposition Labour Party, has expressed his desire to … Read more
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee for secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), faces uncertainty over his confirmation amid heated exchanges with lawmakers over his vaccine skepticism, past controversies, and stances on sensitive issues like abortion and Medicaid. Despite Republicans defending him, several GOP senators appear to be skeptical about … Read more
Bird flu has been circulating nationwide for three years, but no person-to-person spread has been detected. Despite this, it’s essential to take precautions when consuming animal products like eggs, milk, and poultry. According to Meghan Frost Davis, DVM, PhD, an associate professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, the risk is primarily through … Read more
A new era in space communication is about to begin as Intuitive Machines, a Houston-based company, sends 4G/LTE cellular technology to the moon via its IM-2 Athena lunar mission. Next month, the mission will blast off with a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and orbit the moon before landing. Currently, communication on the moon involves large … Read more
Researchers have made a groundbreaking breakthrough in reproductive science by successfully creating a bi-paternal mouse, an animal with two male parents, using embryonic stem cell technology. The mouse survived to adulthood, marking a significant advancement in the field. A team of scientists led by Wei Li of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has engineered the … Read more
The creator of the high-profile Bloodborne 60fps patch, Lance McDonald, has announced that he received a DMCA takedown notice from Sony Interactive Entertainment, asking him to remove links to the patch online. This comes after Sony’s former PlayStation executive, Shuhei Yoshida, revealed his “bloodborne no-show theory” in an interview. McDonald shared a story about meeting … Read more
Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg has outlined the company’s strategic priorities for 2025, including investments in artificial intelligence and data centers. In a meeting with over 70,000 employees, Zuckerberg emphasized the importance of adapting to changing policies and regulations. The CEO acknowledged that Meta will need to adjust its approach to align with the new presidential … Read more
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg expressed frustration about leaks from internal company meetings, stating “everything I say leaks” and implying he must be cautious with his comments. The remarks came during a company-wide meeting on Thursday, where the CEO discussed various topics including AI advancements, DeepSeek’s recent AI chatbot release, and Meta’s new partnership with the … Read more
Tech stocks have experienced their worst week in months, with the S&P 500’s technology sector taking a hit after Chinese artificial-intelligence company DeepSeek surprised investors by seemingly disrupting the market’s perception of winners and losers. The recent surge in AI-related stocks was largely attributed to AI chip maker Nvidia Corp. However, DeepSeek’s unexpected entrance into … Read more