Chile’s power has largely returned to its 19 million people, but questions remain about the cause of the country’s most disruptive blackout in 15 years. The government said Wednesday that electricity was restored to 14 regions, with around 220,000 residents still without power. The outage, which began after a fault in a backbone transmission line, … Read more
Michelle Trachtenberg, the actress known for her roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Gossip Girl,” has died at the age of 39. According to sources, she underwent a liver transplant within the last year but her body may have rejected the organ. Trachtenberg was found by her mother at One Columbus Place in Manhattan’s … Read more
Major companies like Google, Amazon, and Meta have reversed their previous stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. However, others such as Pinterest and some Wall Street banks have expressed caution over the impact of a shift away from these programs. Apple recently rejected a proposal to abolish its DEI initiatives, citing that it … Read more
The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 on March 8, 2014, with 239 people on board remains one of the world’s greatest aviation mysteries. Satellite data analysis suggests the plane likely crashed in the southern Indian Ocean, off the coast of western Australia. Here are the key facts about the search and investigation: The last … Read more
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, has achieved remarkable success in just months by releasing a rival chatbot called DeepSeek AI. The company’s innovative approach, which utilized software tools and reasoning models at a fraction of the cost, sent shockwaves through the US stock market, wiping out $1 trillion. Despite being banned from accessing the latest … Read more
A new variant of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza, also known as bird flu, has been found in cows, a dairy worker, three veterinarians, and potentially in humans. The D1.1 variant was previously only found in wild birds and domestic poultry but is now spreading rapidly among cattle and in human cases. Experts warn … Read more
Renowned composer Hiroyuki Sawano has returned to score new music for Xenoblade Chronicle X: Definitive Edition, set to be released on March 20, 2025, exclusively on the Nintendo Switch. This is not his first collaboration with the series, as he was the primary composer for the original Wii U version. Sawano’s legendary career spans multiple … Read more
A recent analysis by the European Space Agency (ESA) has significantly reduced the impact risk of asteroid 2024 YR4. The asteroid is now deemed to pose only a 0.001% chance of hitting Earth in 2032, down from a peak probability of 2.8% just a few days ago. The ESA’s assessment was revised after new telescopic … Read more
Sleep plays a vital role in our overall health and wellbeing. Research from the American Neurological Association suggests that it could be crucial for preventing cognitive and neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s. According to experts, a bidirectional relationship exists between sleep and the glymphatic system, which removes waste products from the brain during sleep. The glymphatic … Read more
The 2025 Oscars have seen a dramatic shift in contender status, with several films rising and falling in favor over the past few months. Box office hits Wicked and Dune: Part Two secured nominations, while cult favorites The Substance and Emilia Pérez’s chances are currently uncertain due to external controversies. However, the real competition lies … Read more