Japan’s government plans to release up to 210,000 tons of its stockpiled rice to stabilize the market and bring prices back to normal. The move aims to address soaring rice prices due to high demand and supply shortages. The government hopes that the first-ever release will “bring the market back to normal.” The reserved rice, … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s company, Truth Social’s parent firm, has reported a significant loss of $186 million in operating costs for 2024, despite generating only $3.6 million in revenue. This decline is compared to the $5.3 million generated by the company in 2023. However, investors remained optimistic due to the announcement that Trump Media and … Read more
Vice President JD Vance has stated that the recent censorship activities in Europe pose a greater threat to its existence than Russia. In a speech at the Munich Security Conference, Vance expressed concerns over the retreat of Europe from its fundamental values and warned that the continent is forgetting the lessons of the Cold War. … Read more
The stock market experienced a mixed day on Friday, with major equity indexes posting weekly gains despite a weaker-than-expected report on US retail sales. Investors seemed to shrug off concerns over President Trump’s tariffs and sticky inflation. The S&P 500 closed just shy of its record high as it slipped at the end of the … Read more
NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft captured “Pale Blue Dot,” one of the most iconic space photographs ever, 35 years ago on Valentine’s Day in 1990. The image shows Earth from six billion kilometers away, making it the most distant photo ever taken. The historic moment was made possible by Carl Sagan, a late astronomer who advocated … Read more
Alpha Centauri, our nearest stellar neighbor, is moving closer to Earth at a slow pace. In about 3,000 years, it will be at its closest point to the Sun. However, new research suggests that material from Alpha Centauri has already entered our solar system. The triple star system, comprising two Sun-like stars and a red … Read more
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran expressed excitement about the team’s signing of free agent Alex Bregman, who agreed to a three-year, $120 million contract. The deal includes opt-outs and is expected to feature Bregman at second base, providing much-needed right-handed thump for the team. Bregman, a clubhouse leader, has won two World Series titles … Read more
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On February 14th, 1990, NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft captured a photo of Earth from 3.7 billion miles away, creating an iconic image known as the “Pale Blue Dot.” This picture changed how we see our planet and has become a symbol of human existence. NASA astronomer Carl Sagan played a crucial role in the development … Read more
A public health alert has been issued by the Oregon and Washington Departments of Agriculture after two cats in Multnomah County, Oregon, tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). The cats were euthanized due to severe illness after consuming the same brand of raw pet food. The Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory confirmed the presence … Read more