Israel’s supply cutoff to Gaza has sent prices soaring and humanitarian groups into overdrive trying to distribute scarce stocks to the 2 million people living in the territory. The aid freeze has imperiled progress made by aid workers to stave off famine, which was a major concern during the six-week ceasefire deal reached with Hamas. … Read more
Police are investigating seven Tesla charging stations set on fire in Massachusetts, with evidence pointing to intentional arson. The fires occurred at a shopping center in Littleton, where responders found multiple charging stations engulfed in flames and heavy smoke. The Littleton Police Department and local fire departments launched an investigation after the incident, which they … Read more
Los Angeles’ most iconic restaurant, The Original Pantry Cafe, has closed its doors after 101 years of operation. The diner, known for its traditional American fare and lively atmosphere, had mainly operated 24/7 since its opening in 1924. Former Mayor Richard Riordan purchased the eatery in 1981 and ran it for decades before his passing … Read more
A massive superbergs four times the size of New York City has run aground east of the southern tip of South America. The incident was reported by Victor Mather, a 25-year veteran reporter and editor at The Times who covers sports and breaking news. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/04/climate/iceberg-antarctica-a23a.html
Millie Bobby Brown has taken a stand against ageism and body shaming in the media. The actress, known for her roles in “Stranger Things” and “The Electric State,” called out several journalists who criticized her appearance during her press tour. Brown’s comments came after she debuted a new look, sporting a blonde ’90s-inspired hairstyle and … Read more
NASA is set to partner with private company Intuitive Machines as their Nova-C lunar lander, carrying cutting-edge technologies, lands on the Moon. The mission, scheduled for 12:32 p.m. EST on March 6, aims to demonstrate technology and science investigations in support of NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative and Artemis campaign. The Intuitive Machines … Read more
In a dramatic display of defiance, opposition MPs in Serbia’s parliament on Tuesday used flares and gas bombs to try and halt last-minute laws proposed by the outgoing government. The move came after lawmakers from the Green-Left Front released smoke bombs, causing thick red plumes to fill the assembly hall. Speaker Ana Brnabić responded by … Read more
Two NASA astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, are just weeks away from returning to Earth after a nearly nine-month stay on the International Space Station. The duo was initially expected to return earlier but had their homecoming delayed due to completion time needed for a new SpaceX capsule. Wilmore and Williams, both retired Navy … Read more
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol is making changes in his leadership team as he implements his “Back to Starbucks” plan. CFO Rachel Ruggeri, who has been with the company for 20 years, announced her departure in a letter to employees. She will remain on board for the near term to assist with the transition. Cathy Smith, … Read more
A new conversational voice model from AI startup Sesame has left many users both fascinated and unnerved. The company’s Conversational Speech Model (CSM) appears to have crossed the “uncanny valley” of AI-generated speech, with testers reporting emotional connections to its male or female voice assistants, “Miles” and “Maya.” In a demo released in late February, … Read more