Doritos Wins Super Bowl with Alien-Themed Ad

After a 10-year hiatus, Doritos Crash the Super Bowl returned with an intergalactic snack battle that captivated viewers worldwide. The contest involved thousands of contestants, narrowing down to just three finalists before crowning directors Dylan Bradshaw and Nate Norvell’s “Abduction” as the winner. The ad, featuring an unsuspecting snacker trying to escape an alien tractor … Read more

Met Gala 2025 Theme Revealed as Black Dandyism Takes Center Stage

The 2025 Met Gala’s theme is centered around the concept of black dandyism, a style that emerged in 18th-century Europe and has since been reclaimed by Black people to express their identity. This year’s dress code, “Tailored for You,” will coincide with the “Superfine” Costume Institute exhibit, which explores the evolution of Black menswear style … Read more

NIH Must Include ME/CFS in RECOVER Initiative for Breakthroughs

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is at a crossroads with its flagship program, RECOVER, which aims to address long Covid. However, critics argue that the initiative has failed to prioritize the needs of patients and advance meaningful clinical trials. Now, as Congress, scientists, and advocates push for inclusion of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) … Read more

Palantir CEO Calls US-China AI Arms Race “War”

Palantir Technologies (PLTR) saw its stock jump 21% to $102 in early trading on Monday after the company released its fourth-quarter earnings report. During the earnings call, Chief Technology Officer Shyam Sankar likened the US-China competition in artificial intelligence to an “AI arms race” and a “war”. Sankar stated that this war began in 2001 … Read more

Study Reveals Wealthy America is Unhappy and Failing in Many Areas

A new study by a group of 13 experts, including economist Douglas Harris, has found that despite being one of the wealthiest nations in the world, the US is struggling in many areas. The report, released yesterday, listed 37 measures of national well-being, with economic output being the only area where the US excels compared … Read more

US Bird Flu Outbreak Sparks Pandemic Fears

A recent outbreak of the H5N1 avian influenza virus in the US has raised concerns among scientists that it could mutate and spread to humans, potentially triggering a pandemic. The scientific community worries about the possibility of human-to-human transmission. Farmers are also concerned about the economic impacts on their livelihoods, as they struggle to cope … Read more

Musk Sues to Block OpenAI’s For-Profit Conversion

Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are set to clash in court on Tuesday over OpenAI’s plans to convert into a for-profit entity. The billionaire co-founder of xAI filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the company initially aimed to develop AI for humanitarian purposes but now focuses on making money. Musk claims OpenAI breached … Read more

PepsiCo Warns of Weakening Demand as US Snack Sales Decline

PepsiCo has forecast a weak annual profit due to declining demand for snacks and soda in the US market. The company missed Q4 revenue estimates, indicating a challenging environment for consumer goods companies. As part of its plan to boost demand, PepsiCo plans to overhaul its product offerings and introduce new items. However, this strategy … Read more

Blue Origin to Simulate Lunar Gravity on New Shepard Launch

Blue Origin’s New Shepard spacecraft is set to launch on its 29th flight, attempting a daring maneuver to mimic lunar gravity during the trip. The capsule will rotate mid-flight to induce a few minutes of moon-like weightlessness, testing the cargo it carries. The mission comes as Blue Origin continues to compete with SpaceX for NASA’s … Read more