Fossil discoveries in Australia have shed new light on the continent’s ancient wildlife and ecosystems. The remains of a 45-foot-long Carcharodontosaurus, a type of theropod dinosaur, have been found in southeastern Victoria. This is significant because it marks the first time this species has been discovered outside of North Africa. The discovery also reveals what … Read more
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton have taken the team’s new SF-25 car out on track at Fiorano, marking the first time the car has been run by its drivers. The 2025 livery was revealed last night in London, but both drivers returned to Italy ahead of the first test session this morning. The most … Read more
Israel’s Hostages and Missing Families Forum confirmed on Wednesday that Shiri Bibas and her two young children, Ariel and Kfir, along with Oded Lifshitz, will be released deceased from Gaza on Thursday. The news was met with sadness and grief from families worldwide. Oded Lifshitz, 83, was kidnapped from his home in October 2023, while … Read more
China’s highest-grossing animated film, Ne Zha 2, has sparked a surge in national pride across the country after becoming the world’s highest-grossing animated film. The movie’s massive success at China’s box office, with earnings of over $1.7 billion, has also led to criticism of rival superhero film Captain America: Brave New World. Fans of Ne … Read more
President Donald Trump recently acknowledged that inflation is rising again, contradicting his campaign promise to lower prices immediately after taking office. Instead, he blamed the Biden administration’s spending for the issue. In a recent interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity, Trump stated that “inflation is back” and attributed it to the Biden administration’s excessive spending. … Read more
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) is relocating its headquarters from Louisville, Kentucky, to Plano, Texas, according to Yum Brands. The move will require employees to relocate over the next six months. Additionally, approximately 90 US-based remote workers will need to move to the new campus. The company plans to maintain a presence in Kentucky and keep … Read more
A potential deal to end the war in Ukraine could lead to a decrease in oil prices, according to Bank of America. Analysts predict that eased access to Russian oil supplies could result in Brent crude oil prices dropping between $5 and $10 per barrel. The US and Russia are currently discussing the possibility of … Read more
Johnson & Johnson starts a two-week trial on Feb. 18 over its plan to end tens of thousands of lawsuits filed by women claiming its baby powder gave them cancer. The company is using bankruptcy to try to settle the suits, but courts in New Jersey and Philadelphia have blocked similar attempts. This time, J&J … Read more
Heavy snowfall is hitting the Triangle, but North Carolina State University (NC State) and the University of North Carolina (UNC) have found a way to proceed with their basketball game despite the weather conditions. The UNC men’s basketball team will play at the Smith Center on Wednesday night, with tip-off scheduled for 7 p.m. To … Read more
OpenEvidence, a healthcare-focused chatbot startup, has secured $75 million in funding from Sequoia Capital Operations LLC, valuing the company at over $1 billion. The funding round brings the total amount raised by OpenEvidence to more than $100 million. Founded by Daniel Nadler, who previously sold his AI startup Kensho Technologies Inc. to Standard & Poor’s … Read more