The mayor of Miami Beach has introduced a resolution to revoke the lease of an art house cinema that is screening a documentary about the Israeli demolition of Palestinian homes in the West Bank. The film, “No Other Land,” won the Academy Award for best documentary but has not been acquired by traditional distributors for … Read more
The S&P 500 has fallen below its record high, triggering concern among investors. The benchmark index is now over 10% away from its last record peak. This marks a significant threshold for those worried about a potential sell-off. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/13/business/sp-500-stocks-market-correction.html
NASA has launched the 10th crew rotation mission under its commercial crew partnership with SpaceX, marking a significant milestone in the agency’s efforts to advance American leadership in space and drive growth in the national space economy. The Falcon 9 rocket propelled the Dragon spacecraft into orbit on Friday evening, carrying NASA astronauts Anne McClain … Read more
Germany’s recent fiscal package has sent shockwaves across Europe, with long-term yields jumping 0.3 percentage points and the euro surging. The move marks a significant shift towards internal demand and away from external factors in the European growth model. This change has implications for exporters, who are likely to be hit harder by Germany’s spending … Read more
Apple’s brand new M4 MacBook Air is now available at a discounted price on Amazon. The base model 16GB/256GB variants are selling for $949, which is $150 less than the previous-generation model with the same configuration. The discount applies to all four colorways, including the new Sky Blue variant. Other models, such as the 15-inch … Read more
In the post-“John Wick” era of action cinema, where bullets and blood are plentiful, a new trend has emerged: slapstick thrills. The man-on-a-rampage subgenre now often incorporates absurd violence, echoing the classic slapstick comedy of the Three Stooges. “Novocaine,” directed by Robert Olsen and Dan Berk, taps into this understanding with great success. The key … Read more
Holi, a vibrant spring festival in India, marks the victory of good over evil and symbolises the end of winter. The celebration is filled with bonfires, colourful splashes, and traditional sweets. Millions of Indians return to their hometowns to join in the festivities, which are deeply rooted in Hindu mythology. The festival honours the divine … Read more
A team of astronomers led by Iris de Ruiter of the University of Sydney has discovered the source of a mysterious radio signal that was sending out pulses every two hours. The signal, detected over several years, was initially thought to resemble fast radio bursts, but further investigation revealed it to be something new. The … Read more
A partial solar eclipse will be visible in parts of Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, and the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans on March 29, 2025. The event is expected to occur at around 4:50 a.m. EDT, with totality lasting approximately two hours. For those who missed last night’s total lunar eclipse, also known … Read more
Scientists have discovered a new theory about the origin of life on Earth, suggesting that “microlightning” created by crashing waterfalls and ocean waves may have kickstarted life. This “microlightning” is generated when tiny droplets of water collide and break up, creating microscopic electrical charges. Researchers from Stanford University used high-speed cameras to reveal sparks of … Read more