Portugal is on course for its third general election in just over three years, following a vote of confidence loss by Prime Minister Luís Montenegro. The opposition Socialist party tabled the motion after discovering that Montenegro’s business dealings were under scrutiny. A company set up by Montenegro, Spinumviva, continues to receive significant income from clients … Read more
NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission Seeks Signs of Alien Life A team of scientists is on a mission to uncover whether the icy moon Europa, orbiting Jupiter, harbors alien life. A vast ocean lies beneath Europa’s surface, containing more water than all of Earth’s oceans combined. This hidden sea makes Europa one of the most promising … Read more
Directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by David Koepp, “Black Bag” is a sleek and witty spy thriller that delivers on its promise of glamorous espionage. Starring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender as the beautifully married couple Kathryn and George, the film follows their thrilling adventures as British intelligence spies working for the Government Communications … Read more
A group of senior volunteers in Omaha, known as the “Grandma Posse,” is taking it upon themselves to ensure every Bitcoin ATM in the city has a required scam warning sticker. The initiative aims to protect older adults from being targeted by scammers who use these machines to drain their money. According to Douglas County … Read more
Viking Therapeutics Inc. saw its stock rise 8% after securing a manufacturing contract, removing a key overhang on the company’s stock. The San Diego-based biotech firm makes a promising weight-loss pill and has found a partner to produce it, significantly boosting its financial prospects. Source: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/viking-therapeutics-new-contract-is-a-game-changer-heres-how-much-money-it-could-bring-in-abfe206a
The Trump administration claims egg prices have fallen by nearly $2 per dozen, but recent data suggests otherwise. According to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, the drop is largely due to efforts to combat bird flu. However, new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows a 12.5% increase in egg prices from January to February, … Read more
The upcoming Apple iPhone 17 Air is set to make headlines with its incredibly thin design. A recent comparison photo shared by mobile news leaker Majin Bu shows the phone’s sleek profile next to the iPhone 16 Pro Max, highlighting a significant thickness difference of around half. If true, this would not only outdo Samsung’s … Read more
China’s navy has completed a record-breaking circumnavigation of Australia in about a month, according to a new map from Newsweek. The Chinese military did not respond to a request for comment. Australia is part of the US-led Quad grouping with India and Japan, and is assisting the US in acquiring nuclear-powered attack submarines. China has … Read more
A week ago, a surprise announcement by Donald Trump that certain cryptocurrencies, including ethereum, Ripple’s XRP, solana’s SOL and cardano’s ADA, would form the basis of a U.S. crypto reserve sent shockwaves through the market. Since then, bitcoin prices have been volatile. The US Treasury has announced plans to “maximize the value” of its bitcoin … Read more
Apple has confirmed that the new Mac Studio models with M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips support Low Power Mode, a feature designed to reduce fan noise for quieter environments and lower power consumption when the computer is left running continuously. Low Power Mode reduces fan noise, making it suitable for tasks requiring a quiet … Read more