NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore returned from their extended 278-day mission to the International Space Station after their spacecraft malfunctioned. Despite spending nine months in space, they received no overtime pay or holiday allowances. The incidentals allowance for travel is $5 per day, which added only about $1,430 to their annual salary of … Read more
The Federal Reserve’s cautious stance on interest rates has provided relief to investors struggling with the impact of tariffs, according to officials. The central bank acknowledges high uncertainty but remains open to further rate cuts. This sentiment has been welcomed by investors, who take comfort in the Fed’s awareness of economic risks. However, many investors … Read more
Google parent Alphabet’s acquisition of cybersecurity startup Wiz has made several venture capital firms rich. Sequoia, a well-known VC firm, stands to make $3 billion from the deal, about 25 times its initial investment. However, early backer Cyberstarts will see far more substantial gains, with its original seed round investment now worth $1.3 billion. Cyberstarts … Read more
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The release of nearly 64,000 documents related to President John F. Kennedy’s assassination has sparked a mix of reactions, with some expecting a major revelation and others finding little to no new information. Contrary to expectations, the newly released files revealed few surprises, instead providing details about the CIA’s agents, informants, covert actions, and budget … Read more
Clemson University men’s basketball earned an at-large bid to the 2025 NCAA Tournament, becoming a No. 5 seed in the Midwest Region. The Tigers will face McNeese, the No. 12 seed, on Thursday in Providence, R.I. The team will advance to Saturday’s Sweet 16 game against either High Point or Purdue. This marks the fifth … Read more
Israel has launched a ground operation in northern Gaza, expanding its military efforts amidst escalating tensions with Hamas. The conflict has resulted in at least 85 Palestinian fatalities in Israeli air strikes since midnight, bringing the total to over 500 since Tuesday. Hamas fired three rockets at Tel Aviv on Thursday, with one intercepted and … Read more
The Gemini app has undergone a significant change in its signing-in process. As of today, users can access the chat interface directly by visiting gemini.google.com in Incognito mode without needing to sign in with their Google account. This update is similar to the behavior of Google Search. When signed out, users are greeted with “Meet … Read more
A Yemen-based group called Houthis claimed to have launched a hypersonic missile at Israel’s Ben Gurion airport, days after the Israeli army broke a ceasefire in Gaza. The attack was the second of its kind since US strikes began against the rebels earlier this week. According to Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree, the operation successfully targeted … Read more
Nintendo has finally given Xenoblade Chronicles X, an overlooked Wii U game, the shine it deserves on the Nintendo Switch with the release of its Definitive Edition. This massive role-playing game takes you on a journey through the world of Mira, where mecha play a huge part and exploration is key. The game’s vast open-world … Read more