John Rapley, a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail, argues that Donald Trump’s “flood the zone” strategy is not only politically ingenious but also poses significant economic risks. Despite the stock market hovering near its all-time high, analysts are warning signs of future trouble multiplying. The US economy may be brewing a potent mix … Read more
San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul were disqualified from the NBA Skills Challenge after attempting to exploit a loophole in the competition’s rules. The duo, who aimed to test whether a shot actually had to be made at each station, chucked up wild attempts before completing the other portions of the course. Play-by-play … Read more
The US government is facing a crisis as President Donald Trump’s administration continues to slash funding for federal agencies and programs, leaving thousands of employees jobless and aid workers struggling to provide essential services. The White House claims the cuts are necessary to reduce corruption and inefficiency in the government. However, many experts and lawmakers … Read more
For nearly 2,000 years, Rome’s Pantheon has stood strong thanks to its unique pozzolanic concrete mix, which included volcanic ash and lime. However, new research suggests that Roman builders used a different technique called hot mixing, adding quicklime directly to the mix to create an even stronger and self-healing material. A team of scientists from … Read more
Only a few Nintendo Switch 2 games have been officially confirmed, but one of the most promising titles is Marvel Rivals. The game’s developer, NetEase Games, has already been in contact with Nintendo to discuss potential development kits for the new console. In an interview at the DICE Summit, producer Weicong Wu mentioned that NetEase … Read more
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Russia is marking one year since the mysterious death of opposition activist Alexei Navalny in a penal colony in the Arctic Circle. Navalny’s supporters held memorials across the country, including at his grave in Moscow, where foreign diplomats and human rights activists attended. The event was marked by warnings from human rights groups about the … Read more
A team of researchers at Tel Aviv University has made a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize the way we store and process information in electronic devices. They have found a way to convert graphite, the material used in pencil leads, into diamonds using a unique technique called “slidetronics.” The process involves reconfiguring the atomic layers … Read more
A recent study published in the BMJ has found that older chatbot models, similar to humans, exhibit cognitive impairment and fail on several important metrics when tested using a commonly used assessment tool for human cognitive decline. The test, known as the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), evaluates abilities such as attention, memory, language, spatial skills, … Read more
NetEase Games is in talks with Nintendo about porting its popular hero shooter Marvel Rivals to the new Nintendo Switch 2 console. The developer, Marvel Rivals producer Wicong Wu, confirmed that discussions are underway and expressed interest in improving performance on the next-generation device. Wu stated that the original Switch’s internal hardware limitations hindered the … Read more