BP is set to revise its current strategy on February 26, with CEO Murray Auchincloss promising a “new direction” for the company. The move comes as investors and analysts question the effectiveness of BP’s transition plan, which has seen increased borrowing levels and a vow to reduce fossil fuel production by 25% by 2030. Instead, … Read more
Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery on how microplastics affect brain function, finding that tiny pieces of plastic can move through mice brains and block blood vessels, potentially leading to fatal consequences or disrupting brain function. The study, published in a peer-reviewed paper, used real-time imaging to track the movement of plastic particles through the … Read more
Sam Kerr, the Australian striker for Chelsea FC, has been found not guilty of causing racially aggravated harassment after making comments about a Metropolitan Police officer. The incident occurred in January 2023 at Twickenham police station in south-west London. Kerr, 31, denied using the words “stupid and white” as an insult but claimed they were … Read more
A joint military mission involving 150,000 personnel from European countries led by the US is being discussed as part of post-war reconstruction efforts in Ukraine. The proposal will be a key topic at the upcoming Munich Security Conference, where Vice President Jay D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are set to attend. Several … Read more
Quantum computing is a revolutionary technology that has captured the attention of billions of dollars in investment, positioning it for long-term growth. Industry leaders like Bill Gates and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang have shared their views on the technology’s potential applications. Expected to deliver a 34.8% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) by 2032, quantum computing … Read more
Kanye West, the rapper and designer, aired a commercial during the Super Bowl promoting his online store’s single product: $20 white T-shirts with black swastikas. The 30-second ad features Ye speaking about his new teeth, filmed on an iPhone. The website Yeezy.com initially sold other clothing items but shortly shifted to only selling the shirt … Read more
Comedian John Oliver returned to “The Daily Show” to mock America’s shift towards a monarchy-style government, surprising host Jon Stewart with his appearance and gloating about ushering the country into this new era. During Stewart’s monologue, Oliver crashed in, saying he was there to gloat about America’s apparent regression from its constitutional republic roots. Oliver … Read more
Mikaela Shiffrin and Breezy Johnson won gold in the team combined event at the Alpine skiing world championships. The Americans edged Switzerland by 0.39 seconds. Stephanie Venier and Katharina Truppe of Austria took bronze. Shiffrin, a career medalist with 15 world championship medals, tied Christl Cranz’s record set in the 1930s. Johnson secured her second … Read more
Sam Kerr, the Australian women’s football star, has been found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment of a police officer. The 7-day trial at Kingston Crown Court concluded with the jury delivering a unanimous verdict in her favor. Kerr, who identifies as white Anglo-Indian, was accused of intentionally causing “racially aggravated harassment, alarm or distress” … Read more
NASA’s Pandora mission is set to launch this fall, marking a significant step towards uncovering the secrets of distant alien worlds. The spacecraft will use infrared technology to analyze exoplanet atmospheres for clues about habitability. The mission aims to study at least 20 exoplanets, focusing on detecting clouds, hazes, and water in their atmospheres. This … Read more