The 97th Academy Awards ceremony took place on Sunday night, with indie film “Anora” surprising fans by taking home five awards, including Best Picture and Best Actress for Mikey Madison. Director Sean Baker made history as the second person to win four Oscars in one night. Despite the show’s attempts to be safe and apolitical, … Read more
The world is witnessing a shift in power dynamics, as the US under Donald Trump forms alliances with nations like Russia and North Korea against Ukraine and Europe. This move has raised concerns about a potential “might-is-right” era where big powers dictate terms to smaller ones. Trump’s team claims that their dealmaking will bring peace … Read more
The City of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, has implemented a new filtration system to remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from its well water supply. AqueoUS Vets, a company specializing in the removal of contaminants, designed and installed a dual-media granular activated carbon (GAC) system that meets the city’s regulatory requirements. The project aimed to address … Read more
Today’s horoscopes focus on the harmonious alignment of the moon and Mars, bringing enthusiasm, motivation, and passion to various zodiac signs. Here’s a breakdown of what each sign can expect: – Pisces (February 19 – March 20): With the moon and Mars in harmony, you’re likely to energize those around you with your infectious enthusiasm. … Read more
A new study published in The Lancet journal predicts that over 50% of adults worldwide will be obese or overweight by 2050. The findings come from analyzing global data covering more than 200 countries and show a rapid increase in obesity levels, particularly in lower-income countries. According to the study, almost half the global adult … Read more
SpaceX is standing down from its eighth uncrewed test flight of its gargantuan Starship rocket due to an undisclosed issue with the Super Heavy booster. The launch was set to take place at SpaceX’s Starbase facilities in South Texas but was scrubbed just hours before liftoff. The company, led by Elon Musk, had opted to … Read more
In a shocking televised Oval Office meeting, President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy engaged in a heated argument over how to end the war between Ukraine and Russia. The exchange highlighted the strained relationship between the two leaders. Trump threatened to withdraw U.S. support for Ukraine if no agreement was reached, warning that … Read more
US President Donald Trump has accused Japan of manipulating its currency to benefit local manufacturers. However, Tokyo has denied these claims, stating that it is not pursuing a policy of currency depreciation. According to the Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato, the country’s foreign exchange interventions demonstrate that it is not devaluing its currency. Instead, Japan … Read more
Research published March 3 in Nature Communications challenges long-held assumptions about how our brains extract meaning from speech. A study led by Northwestern University and the University of Pittsburgh found that Heschl’s gyrus, a brain region previously thought to handle basic sound processing, plays a sophisticated role in interpreting the melody of speech. The discovery … Read more
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