Saronic Technologies has closed a $600 million Series C funding round, valuing the company at $4 billion, to advance its mission of redefining maritime superiority for the United States and its allies. The funding will be used to build Port Alpha, a next-generation shipyard capable of delivering new classes of unmanned ships. The US Navy … Read more
Oil prices retreated from early gains on Tuesday, influenced by uncertainty over how supply will be affected by Ukraine-Russia peace talks, international trade tariffs, and OPEC crude output. Brent crude futures fell 4 cents to $75.18 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 43 cents to $71.17 a barrel. The uncertainty surrounding … Read more
US-Canadian relations are at a boiling point ahead of Thursday’s NHL Four Nations Face-Off tournament final between the two countries. President Donald Trump’s recent comments, which mocked Canada and questioned its sovereignty, have sparked outrage among Canadians. A long history of taking hockey seriously is being put to the test as both teams face off … Read more
A recent study published in the Cell Press journal Cell Metabolism has found a potential link between artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame, and increased risks of cardiovascular disease. Researchers discovered that aspartame triggers insulin spikes in animals, leading to blood vessel inflammation and the buildup of fatty plaque in the arteries. The study, led by … Read more
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Argentine President Javier Milei’s endorsement of a memecoin called Libra led to significant losses for many crypto traders, with an estimated 86% of those who took positions on the token ending up losing money. According to research firm Nansen, total losses from trading Libra totaled $251 million, while a minority of successful traders made a … Read more
China will return about 200 of its nationals who were found in scam-running compounds on the Thai-Myanmar border, according to a Thai security official. The move comes as part of a multinational effort to crack down on online operations run from the region. Over 1,300 foreigners have been detained at such compounds since January, according … Read more
OnlyFans star Lily Phillips has announced she is pregnant with her first baby. The 23-year-old influencer shared the news on Instagram and TikTok, posting a carousel of images featuring her baby bump and positive pregnancy tests. Phillips did not provide any further details about her pregnancy. This marks her second high-profile appearance in recent months, … Read more
Rocket Lab has successfully launched a high-resolution Earth-imaging satellite, the first “Gen-3” model for Blacksky, into low Earth orbit. The Electron vehicle carrying the satellite lifted off from Rocket Lab’s New Zealand site at 6:17 p.m. EST on February 18 and deployed the satellite into a circular orbit approximately 292 miles above Earth about 55 … Read more
Olivia Munn shared an emotional story on her podcast Reclaiming, where she recalled refusing a seven-figure offer to remain silent over a traumatic incident that occurred on a movie set around the beginning of the #MeToo era. Munn recounted how she was offered a large sum of money by the studio to accept their apology … Read more