A 252 million-year-old mass extinction event that wiped out 90% of species, the end-Permian extinction marked a critical turning point for life on Earth. While many species disappeared forever, ancient amphibians, specifically temnospondyls, managed to bounce back and exploit freshwater prey in their wake. Researchers at the University of Bristol analyzed the survival and recovery … Read more
US President Donald Trump outlined his goals for a second term, including tariffs that don’t align with economic indicators and research. His administration recently imposed 25% levies on Mexican and Canadian goods, and an additional 10% duty on Chinese imports. With the Republican party in control of Congress, Trump is poised to drive home his … Read more
Sycamore Partners is planning a three-way split of Walgreens Boots Alliance, with the struggling pharmacy chain set to go private. According to the Financial Times, the company’s US retail pharmacy, Boots UK, and US healthcare businesses will be separated and have distinct capital structures. The move comes as Walgreens has been in talks to sell … Read more
US President Donald Trump delivered his largest speech yet, making key points on tariffs, Ukraine, and domestic policy. The address came amid uncertainty over new tariff proposals and their potential impact on consumers. Trump called for increased revenue from tariffs, citing the need to “make America rich again” and “great again.” However, he stopped short … Read more
Bodybuilder Jodi Vance, just 20 years old, died last Thursday in Columbus, Ohio, after suffering a fatal heart attack. According to her family’s social media post, Vance’s heart stopped due to complications from severe dehydration. The reason behind the dehydration was revealed by Justin Mihaly, Vance’s coach, who shared an Instagram video explaining that Vance … Read more
A technical issue has caused a website to become unresponsive due to an unusually high volume of requests. The problem occurred when the site experienced an unexpected surge in traffic, resulting in it becoming unavailable for users. The cause of the excessive traffic is currently under investigation by the website’s administrators and technical team. They … Read more
Asteroid 2024 YR4’s odds of impacting the Earth have decreased significantly, from 3.1% to 0.16-0.27%. In contrast, the chances of the moon being hit by the asteroid have increased from 0.3% to 1.2%. While a lunar impact is still unlikely, it could provide scientists with a unique opportunity to study the asteroid and moon. Unlike … Read more
Samsung has rolled out new features for the Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, but only those with a device running One UI 7 are able to access them. The update brings several improvements, including easier settings adjustments through the revamped Quick Settings panel, personalized sound preferences for individual apps, a tailored sound … Read more
A server error message indicating “429 Too Many Requests” has been encountered. This error typically occurs when a user submits too many requests to the server within a short period of time, exceeding its capacity. The exact cause may vary depending on the specific application or service experiencing the issue. To resolve this problem, consider … Read more
The New Jersey Devils announced today that they have acquired forward Shane LaChance from Edmonton in exchange for Petr Hauser and retaining 50% of Trent Frederic’s contract obligations for the 2024-25 season. LaChance, 21, is a second-year player at Boston University in Hockey East. He has recorded 25 points this season, ranking among top five … Read more