Actress Gal Gadot marked a milestone in her career by having her star unveiled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The ceremony, held in front of the El Capitan Theater, was disrupted by pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protests from outside. This marks the first time an Israeli actress has received the Walk of Fame honor. Gadot, … Read more
A new coronavirus, known as HKU5-CoV-2, has been discovered in bats in China. Unlike its previous relative, HKU5-CoV-1, this strain is more infectious and can bind to the ACE-2 receptor found in many animal and human species. This ability raises concerns about potential human-to-human transmission. HKU5 is part of the MERS group of coronaviruses, which … Read more
The Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to launch later this year, potentially starting another revolution in portable gaming. The first Switch was a huge success, but it didn’t spark an industry-wide shift to handhelds as many predicted. So, what’s holding back the adoption of handheld consoles? According to Sean Hollister from The Verge, the Steam … Read more
Alphabet Inc.’s Google has announced plans to expand its artificial intelligence summaries for medical queries in search results. This expansion aims to improve the company’s influence in the health sector, where it can make a significant impact on improving health outcomes worldwide. According to Karen DeSalvo, Google’s chief health officer, these updates demonstrate AI’s potential … Read more
Japan paid tribute to its baseball icon Shohei Ohtani with silence, anticipation, and unwavering support. The 42,365 fans at the Tokyo Dome fell quiet as Ohtani stepped up to bat against his fellow Japanese player Shota Imanaga in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Opening Day match. This was more than just a game – it was … Read more
Several companies are opting for “Dexit” – or departing from Denmark for tax benefits – and moving to Nevada. The move is driven by Denmark’s high corporate tax rate of 22% compared to Nevada’s flat rate of 0%. This significant difference in taxation makes Nevada an attractive destination for businesses seeking to minimize their tax … Read more
Actor Stephen Graham has issued a warning to parents about the dangers of the internet, citing his experience working on the Netflix series “Adolescence”. The 51-year-old star plays the father of a 13-year-old boy who is accused of murdering a young girl. Graham’s concerns are centered around the external influences affecting children, including incel culture … Read more
Researchers have created a new type of time crystal called a discrete-time quasicrystal, which could have applications in high-precision sensing and advanced signal processing. Led by Chong Zu at Washington University in St. Louis, the team used a unique driving force – a structured but nonrepeating sequence of microwave pulses – to create this exotic … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on schools in Democratic-leaning states, with some districts experiencing significant declines in test scores. A case study in Westbrook, Maine, illustrates the effect of school closures on education quality. Prior to the pandemic, Congin elementary school was ranked 50th percentile in the state’s primary schools. However, since … Read more
WWE Raw from Brussels, Belgium saw John Cena make his highly anticipated return to the ring as a heel, sending shockwaves through the crowd and sparking intense reactions from fans. The scene was set for Cena’s first appearance since turning heel at WWE Elimination Chamber. A well-received contract signing between Bianca Belair, Iyo Sky, and … Read more