Microsoft has added four new games to Xbox Game Pass this month, including Bethesda’s highly-anticipated Starfield. The game is available starting February 5 as part of the Standard tier. Other notable additions include Obsidian’s Avowed, a day-one release on February 18, and Madden NFL 25, which arrives on February 6. The new entries join several … Read more
Tech billionaire Elon Musk is expanding his efforts to reduce government spending, this time targeting government buildings. A visit to the General Services Administration (GSA) suggests that Musk’s crusade against wasteful spending may be aimed at cutting costs in these structures. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/us/politics/elon-musk-general-services-administration.html
A panel of world-renowned neonatal and pediatric specialists has raised questions about the conviction of British nurse Lucy Letby, who was found guilty in 2023 of murdering seven babies at a hospital in England. The experts reviewed 17 cases cited during her original trial and found no evidence to support the claim that Ms. Letby … Read more
Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the US, and it’s largely preventable. By making simple lifestyle changes, you can significantly reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Here are five deadly habits that put your heart health at risk and how to turn things around. Smoking: Smoking is a significant risk factor … Read more
A University of North Carolina Wilmington graduate has won a major prize after his commercial for Doritos aired during the Super Bowl. Dylan Bradshaw, who graduated in 2019 with a degree in Film Studies, was one of three finalists chosen from over 2,000 submissions. Bradshaw’s commercial, titled “Abduction,” tells the story of a computer hacker … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is set to meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington, marking their first meeting since Trump’s return to the White House. The two leaders have historically been close allies, but their relationship has become increasingly strained over the years. In 2017, Netanyahu praised Trump’s policies as “quotable,” suggesting a … Read more
The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association (AHA) removed routine low-dose aspirin use for healthy adults over 70 in 2019 due to a higher risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. Despite this, nearly half of U.S. adults incorrectly believe that taking daily low-dose aspirin reduces heart attack or stroke risk more than its risks. … Read more
Ferrari is set to shake up the market with its first all-electric vehicle, which will launch later this year. The Italian luxury car brand confirmed plans for the electric car’s debut in October as part of six new vehicles launching in 2025. According to CEO Benedetto Vigna, Ferrari’s electric car will be launched “in a … Read more
Leaders of the American Bar Association (ABA) have reiterated their commitment to diversity and inclusion efforts in the face of growing backlash against LGBTQ+ rights. The ABA’s mid-winter meeting, held in Phoenix on February 1, featured its annual Stonewall Awards ceremony, honoring three LGBTQ individuals for their contributions to the community. “We are not retreating … Read more
Europe’s artificial intelligence bulls are dusting off a 160-year-old economic theory to explain the sector’s boom in stocks despite China’s cheap AI model DeepSeek emerging. The Jevons Paradox suggests that demand for AI may increase as prices fall, sparking debate among investors. Tech stocks worldwide plummeted on January 27 after DeepSeek was launched, raising questions … Read more