Nikola Corporation, an electric vehicle maker, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing market and macroeconomic challenges that have impacted its operations. The company will pursue a sale of its assets to maximize value and ensure an orderly wind down. Nikola’s struggles in the electric vehicle sector are not unique, with several other startups, … Read more
Rivian has introduced a new “California Dune Edition” version of its popular electric SUV, the R1, focusing on off-road performance and adventure. The limited-edition model comes in a unique color inspired by California’s desert dunes and features a more rugged interior. The California Dune Edition includes the “Adventure” interior instead of the premium “Ascend” trim, … Read more
Google is removing support for Gemini from its iOS app. The company will instead direct users to download the standalone Gemini app, available on the App Store. This change was announced via email to Gemini users earlier this week. Gemini was integrated with the Google app for iPhone last year but has since been replaced … Read more
More than 150 false killer whales are stranded on a remote beach in Australia’s island state of Tasmania, with experts saying rescue efforts have been declined due to unfavorable ocean and weather conditions. The whales, which can weigh up to three tons each, were discovered on Tuesday afternoon near the Arthur River on Tasmania’s northwestern … Read more
Around 500,000 years ago, horses, sloths, and armadillos fell into a sinkhole in what is now Florida and remained there until they were discovered by two men in 2022. Robert Sinibaldi and Joseph Branin found 552 exceptionally preserved animal fossils while diving in the Steinhatchee River, shedding light on a previously unknown period of the … Read more
A groundbreaking fossil site has been discovered in Florida’s Steinhatchee River, revealing a hidden graveyard of prehistoric animals that roamed the region during the last Ice Age. The site, which dates back 500,000 years, contains over 500 fossils, including remains of giant armadillos, ancient horses, sloths, and possibly a previously unknown species of tapir. The … Read more
A new biopic about legendary Broadway lyricist Lorenz Hart, “Blue Moon,” premiered at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on February 18. Critics are weighing in on the film, which depicts Hart near the end of his life on Oklahoma!’s opening night in 1943. The movie showcases Hart’s struggles with alcoholism, leading to a partnership … Read more
Israel has demolished more than a dozen apartment buildings at a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, displacing tens of thousands of Palestinians since October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched an attack. The latest operation, “Operation Iron Wall,” aims to target West Bank militants with airstrikes and other tactics. The campaign has displaced at … Read more
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy exchanged harsh words on Wednesday, escalating tensions between the two leaders over the ongoing war in Ukraine. Zelenskyy accused Trump of living in a “disinformation space” created by Russia, while Trump labeled Zelenskyy as a “dictator without elections.” The exchange came after Trump’s comments that Ukraine … Read more
A team of researchers from top institutions has made a groundbreaking discovery in biomolecular sciences, developing an artificial intelligence model that can design and analyze genetic code across all domains of life. The model, called Evo 2, was trained on DNA sequences from over 100,000 species and can identify patterns in gene sequences that were … Read more