Clashes between M23 rebels and Congolese troops in South Kivu are forcing thousands of civilians to flee, with many heading towards the provincial capital, Bukavu. The violence has resulted in power outages and civilian casualties, including a bombing that injured three people in the town of Nyabibwe. Local aid partners report that an NGO’s food … Read more
FBI director nominee Kash Patel has been paid $25,000 by a Russian filmmaker linked to the Kremlin. The payment was made by Global Tree Pictures, owned by Igor Lopatonok, who also holds US citizenship and has produced shows promoting “deep state” conspiracy theories. Patel took part in a documentary titled “All the President’s Men: The … Read more
SpaceX successfully landed its first stage booster on its droneship after launching a Falcon 9 rocket carrying a batch of Starlink V2 Mini satellites. The launch, dubbed Starlink 12-9, was the company’s 10th dedicated Starlink mission of the year and marked the 97th booster landing for ASOG. The rocket, which used the Falcon 9 first … Read more
Elon Musk has publicly stated that he is not interested in purchasing TikTok’s US business. This comes as the company faces national security concerns over its Chinese ownership. In a recent conference, Musk addressed the topic for the first time, dismissing speculation about his involvement with the social media platform. The move is seen as … Read more
The North Carolina Tar Heels men’s basketball team will take on the Pittsburgh Panthers in a highly anticipated ACC home game at the Smith Center today. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPNU. Doug Sherman and Chris Spatola will provide the TV call, while Jones Angell, … Read more
A marble bust of renowned programmer and hacktivist Aaron Swartz was unveiled at the Internet Archive headquarters in San Francisco. Swartz, who passed away in 2013, played a crucial role in shaping Reddit, RSS, and Creative Commons. The unveiling comes as a tribute to his contributions to the digital world. In other news, East Bay … Read more
Superconducting materials, like magic-angle graphene, allow electron pairs to bypass regular traffic and move through the material with zero friction. However, the ease with which these electron pairs can flow depends on several conditions, including density. Physicists at MIT and Harvard University have directly measured superfluid stiffness for the first time in magic-angle graphene. This … Read more
Comedian Bill Maher lashed out at streaming services for ruining the football experience during his latest “New Rules” segment on HBO’s Real Time. Maher claimed that streaming platforms are making it harder to watch live games due to lack of user control over commercials and delayed game broadcasts. Maher expressed frustration with YouTube TV, where … Read more
Solo Sikoa is back in action after a self-imposed exile. The former Tribal Chief and Bloodline leader made his return to SmackDown, targeting Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. Sikoa’s reappearance marks a significant change from his polished image as the once-Tribal Chief, opting for a more rugged look reminiscent of his 2022 debut. Sikoa’s style … Read more
Biotech stocks are experiencing a resurgence, driven in part by the announcement of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s appointment as head of the US Department of Health and Human Services. While some investors may be concerned about the impact of this change on the industry, others see opportunities for growth. One stock that stands out is … Read more