Gene therapy developer Bluebird Bio has sold itself to private equity firms Carlyle and SK Capital in a deal worth $68 million, with the option to pay an additional $96 million if sales of its gene therapies reach $600 million by 2027. The company’s share price plummeted from $2,300 to just $3 per share over … Read more
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is calling on NASA to deorbit the International Space Station sooner rather than later. In a post on Thursday, Musk stated that it’s time to begin preparations for deorbiting the @Space_Station, citing its limited utility and the agency’s focus on Mars exploration. NASA had previously announced that SpaceX has been selected … Read more
Circana’s latest sales report reveals the top-selling games in the US for January and early 2025. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 takes the lead, followed closely by Madden NFL 25, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, EA Sports FC 25, and Minecraft. The list represents dollar sales only, excluding digital sales data from publishers like Nintendo. … Read more
The 2025 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Swimming and Diving Championships continued on Thursday in Greensboro, North Carolina. On the women’s side, Virginia is leading with 744.5 points, while California holds the top spot on the men’s side with 633.5 points. Virginia freshman Katie Grimes secured gold in the 400 IM event with a time of … Read more
A technical issue is affecting a website, causing users to experience difficulties in confirming their humanity and reporting problems. The problem appears to be related to human verification, leading to a “Please try again” message when attempting to report issues. Users are advised to contact the support team using a reference ID or provide feedback … Read more
Amazon has taken over the James Bond franchise as part of a new joint venture with MGM Studios. The move has sparked concerns from classic Bond actress Valerie Leon, who expressed her dismay in an interview. According to Leon, the change in ownership means the franchise will “never be the same again.” Leon appeared in … Read more
Last night’s explosive episode of Friday Night SmackDown saw several shocking twists and surprising upsets that left fans on the edge of their seats. The main event saw Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson make a bold declaration to Cody Rhodes, stating his desire for Rhodes to be his champion. In other matches, Jimmy Uso emerged victorious … Read more
Video game enthusiasts, rejoice! Shotgun Cop Man, the latest from DeadToast Entertainment, brings a unique twist to the classic platformer formula. By shooting his guns to jump, the game’s protagonist navigates hellish levels with style and precision. The gameplay revolves around the clever use of shotgun blasts and handgun hops to traverse challenging terrain. With … Read more
The US government has taken steps to protect American companies and innovators from overseas extortion and unfair fines and penalties. In a memorandum, the President’s administration outlines its policy to counter discriminatory tax and regulatory practices by foreign governments. Foreign countries have increasingly imposed digital services taxes, regulations, and other measures that harm American companies. … Read more
Apple has released visionOS 2.4, the latest update for its virtual reality (VR) headset, bringing several new features that utilize its generative AI capabilities. These updates aim to enhance user experience, improve notification management, and introduce new creative tools. The most notable feature is Apple Intelligence, a suite of AI-powered tools designed to simplify tasks … Read more