SmackDown results took an unexpected turn as Solo Sikoa made a shocking return, taking down Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. After Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso defeated Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga, Sikoa delivered a Samoan Spike to the champion. Meanwhile, several superstars secured spots in the upcoming Elimination Chamber Match. Bianca Belair qualified by … Read more
The Trump administration’s plan to cut billions of dollars in biomedical research funding is sparking widespread concern among academics and researchers. The move, which takes effect on Monday, will cap the rate of indirect costs at 15%, reducing tens of millions of dollars in funding for many universities. Critics argue that the policy change will … Read more
Palantir Technologies has recently announced impressive earnings results, driven by double-digit revenue growth across businesses and record deal values. The software company has built its business over more than 20 years, but its recent success in applying artificial intelligence (AI) to real-world problems has helped demand explode higher. Government and commercial customers have flocked to … Read more
A recent calculation has slightly increased the chances that a space rock, asteroid 2024 YR4, could hit Earth within less than a decade. According to NASA scientists, the asteroid now has a 1-in-43 chance of striking our planet, up from a 1-in-83 chance last week. However, experts downplay the risk, stating that there’s still a … Read more
A 2023 study published in UC Irvine revealed that Google’s reCAPTCHA system is more than just a security measure – it’s a tracking cookie farm generating nearly $1 trillion worth of data. The “Dazed and Confused” study analyzed two types of CAPTCHAs: invisible and image-based. It found that users spent 819 billion hours solving these … Read more
Denzel Washington says he’s not concerned about not receiving an Oscar nomination for his role in Ridley Scott’s upcoming sequel to Gladiator. The actor, who has won two Oscars and been nominated ten times, poked fun at the Academy snub during a recent interview with The New York Times. Washington, set to star alongside Jake … Read more
Amazon has reaffirmed its commitment to investing heavily in Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure, despite growing competition from cheaper alternatives. In its latest earnings call, CFO Brian Olsavsky stated that capital expenditures for 2025 could reach $100 billion, with most of it allocated to AWS and AI efforts. The tech giant’s quarterly earnings beat Wall Street … Read more
A recent investigation has shed light on a complex issue surrounding missing numerical data, specifically the infamous “NaN / NaN” case. In this highly debated topic, experts have been working tirelessly to uncover the truth behind the seemingly contradictory information. According to sources close to the matter, the situation revolves around two crucial pieces of … Read more
Buncombe County’s Health Department reports an uptick in multiple respiratory viruses, including flu, COVID-19, and RSV. The latest data from the state health department shows a significant increase in flu activity, with 117 deaths reported this season. The flu is spreading widely across the state, with new cases emerging every week. Young children under two, … Read more
The annual Movies for Grownups Awards ceremony, hosted by Alan Cumming, took place on Saturday after a delayed start due to the recent wildfires in Los Angeles. This year’s celebration recognized TV and film achievements catering to older audiences. Demi Moore and Adrien Brody won top acting prizes, while A Complete Unknown dominated the night … Read more