A recent seismic study has found that despite heavy rainfall in 2023, California’s underground water reserves have not been replenished. After nearly two decades of drought, the influx of surface water brought by atmospheric rivers was a welcome relief. However, researchers from the University of Texas at Austin say it did little to restore the … Read more
A bill allowing electric vehicle brands like Scout Motors and Tesla to sell directly to consumers in South Carolina has hit roadblock after the state’s committee on consumer protection adjourned its debate session without reaching a decision. The proposed legislation aims to increase competition among EV manufacturers by cutting out middlemen and giving consumers more … Read more
Blue Origin LLC, Jeff Bezos’ space company, is bracing for substantial job cuts amid a slowdown in expansion. According to sources, the company will reduce its workforce by hundreds of jobs, potentially reaching up to 1,000 employees, as it refocuses on ramping up rocket launches after years of research and development (R&D). Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-13/bezos-rocket-firm-bracing-for-job-cuts-after-years-of-expansion
The highly anticipated 2025 Daytona 500 is finally here, marking the start of the NASCAR Cup Series season. The event features a unique qualifying format not used at any other race weekend. On Wednesday night, all entered cars will make one lap at top speed to determine the order. The top 10 drivers then participate … Read more
The February lineup for PlayStation Plus subscribers has been revealed, featuring Star Wars Jedi: Survivor as the headlining title. Released on February 18, this exploration-forward action-adventure game follows a notable Star Wars character and allows players to embark on a self-contained story with lightsaber combat. In addition to Jedi: Survivor, PS Plus Extra and Premium … Read more
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Israel as part of a diplomatic effort to resolve a hostage crisis and advance regional cooperation. Following Hamas’ announcement that it will postpone the release of American hostages, Rubio’s visit aims to promote US interests and stabilize the region. Rubio’s trip comes ahead of Phase Two of … Read more
Elon Musk has made an unsolicited bid to acquire OpenAI, a nonprofit organization that controls the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT. The offer is worth $97.4 billion in cash. However, there’s a catch: if OpenAI decides to convert into a for-profit business, Musk wants his former friend and business partner Sam Altman to abandon a restructuring … Read more
A study has found that despite record rainfall in Los Angeles in 2023, the region’s groundwater supply remained depleted. The researchers used a network of sensitive seismometers to monitor water levels and developed a new “Seismic Drought Index” to quantify water deficits. The data showed that shallow aquifers were filled to nearly capacity after the … Read more
Reese Witherspoon has revealed that actress Lexi Minetree will play the iconic character Elle Woods in the upcoming “Legally Blonde” prequel. The news was shared by Witherspoon on her Instagram, where she expressed excitement about informing Minetree of her casting. According to the video posted by Witherspoon, Minetree’s audition tape was impressive and impressed Witherspoon … Read more
The stock market saw significant gains on Thursday as investors took a beating to President Donald Trump’s plan for “reciprocal” tariffs. The Nasdaq composite led the way, rising 1.5% and pushing the major indexes higher. The Dow Jones advanced 0.8%, while the S&P 500 moved up 1%. These gains came despite concerns over the potential … Read more