Francis Ford Coppola has expressed his gratitude for receiving multiple Golden Raspberry nominations for his sci-fi film Megalopolis, which won two awards. The director considers these nominations a “distinctive honour” among the film’s critics and peers. Megalopolis was released to largely positive reviews from critics and earned $14m despite a budget of $120m (£95m). Coppola … Read more
A 2,000-year-old Roman skeleton found in the ancient city of Herculaneum contains glassy remnants from its brain. Scientists studied the shiny samples and discovered evidence of nerve cells. A new study sheds light on how the glass formed. The glass forms when a liquid, usually molten sand, is cooled quickly. This process can occur naturally, … Read more
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery about the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Researchers from Roma Tre University in Italy found evidence that the volcano’s ash cloud turned the brains of victims into glass-like material, a phenomenon known as vitrification. The analysis of a skull fragment found at the archaeological site of Herculaneum revealed … Read more
Tesla’s stock and sales have been slipping, raising questions about CEO Elon Musk’s involvement in politics and online presence. As a vocal leader, Musk’s actions can impact the company’s ability to attract customers, employees, and investors. Musk has dominated press coverage and social media attention since taking over the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency … Read more
The 97th Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 7 p.m. Eastern time at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Conan O’Brien is hosting the ceremony for the first time, while last year’s acting winners Cillian Murphy, Emma Stone, Robert Downey Jr., and Da’Vine Joy Randolph will return as presenters. Other … Read more
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated that the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technology is “incredibly fast” among key players, including model builders and companies creating consumer-oriented AIs. He described this phenomenon as a “race to get to the next level.” Agentic AI, which understands physical world concepts like inertia and gravity, is expected to emerge … Read more
A cat in New Jersey has been euthanized due to a confirmed case of bird flu. The cat was not infected through direct contact with poultry or livestock, but its outdoor lifestyle made it difficult to determine if it had exposure to wild birds or other animals. This incident is part of a growing concern … Read more
US economic indicators have taken a hit, with weekly jobless claims reaching their highest point in nearly a year. This surge coincides with increasing prices for everyday essentials like coffee and eggs. Gasoline prices are also on the rise, potentially leading to further cost escalation. MSNBC’s Ari Melber recently discussed this trend with Nobel Prize-winning … Read more
The six-week-old truce in Gaza has done little to alleviate the dire humanitarian situation in the war-torn territory. Despite efforts by international organizations, including the World Food Programme (WFP), millions of Palestinians remain without access to basic necessities such as food and clean water. According to WFP, it has reached one million people across Gaza … Read more
The US stock market ended sharply lower on Thursday, with the Nasdaq Composite posting its worst day in about a month. The S&P 500 turned negative for the year, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.5%. Investors are weighing the impact of President Trump’s threatened trade tariffs and Friday’s inflation data. Tech stocks led … Read more