Elon Musk’s new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has gained access to the Treasury Department system, which handles U.S. government payments and includes sensitive taxpayer data such as Social Security numbers for nearly every American. This access raises concerns over veterans’ personal data, including information about VA disability and retirement benefits. Critics argue that Musk’s … Read more
Beyoncé finally won album of the year at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, ending a four-time losing streak that had long baffled fans and industry insiders alike. Her win with “Cowboy Carter,” an ambitious gumbo of country and American roots music, marked a significant shift for the Recording Academy’s voting pool. The Grammys’ top award … Read more
SpaceX launched two Earth-imaging satellites today, further expanding the Maxar Technologies’ WorldView Legion constellation. The Falcon 9 rocket carrying the WorldView Legion 5 and 6 satellites lifted off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center at 6:13 p.m. EST (2313 GMT). The first stage of the rocket successfully landed back on Earth about eight minutes after launch, … Read more
A powerful seismic swarm has prompted thousands of evacuations on the Greek island of Santorini since last week. The tremors, described by Mayor Nikos Zorzos as a “seismic swarm,” could continue for weeks before diminishing. More than 200 undersea earthquakes with magnitudes up to 5 have been recorded in the volcanic region since Friday. Roughly … Read more
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin successfully mimicked the moon’s gravity during a recent spaceflight experiment for NASA, spinning a capsule 11 times a minute to achieve two minutes of artificial lunar gravity. The company launched 29 lunar technology experiments from West Texas and confirmed that their efforts were successful. This achievement aims to help NASA test … Read more
Disney is set to report its fiscal first-quarter earnings before the bell on Wednesday. The company aims to build on its recent streaming momentum and theatrical hits at the box office. The parks business may face uncertainty due to Hurricane-related losses, estimated at around $130 million, in the quarter. However, Disney expects operating income at … Read more
A recent study has found that brain tissue contains significantly higher amounts of microplastics than other organs. The research, published in the journal Nature Medicine, analyzed 47 cadaver samples from various locations, including the brain, liver, and kidney. The results showed that brain samples contained approximately 10 times more microplastics than the other organs, with … Read more
A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open has found that cases of schizophrenia linked to cannabis use disorder have almost tripled over the past 17 years in Ontario, Canada. The research used data from healthcare visits of all Ontario residents aged 14 to 65 and found a significant … Read more
Apple has publicly criticized a new adult content app available in the European Union through alternative app stores, citing concerns over consumer safety and trust. The app, Hot Tub, is described as an adult content browser, but Apple claims it would “undermine consumer confidence” if made widely available. Under EU regulations, known as the Digital … Read more
Halo Studios is adding its first new power weapon since launch with the upcoming Spring Update for Halo Infinite. The Fuel Rod SPNKr, a modified UNSC rocket launcher, will fire fuel rods and behave differently from the classic Fuel Rod Cannon. The update also includes a remake of the Halo 5 map Coliseum alongside other … Read more