Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett remains as energetic as ever with his first full-length solo album in the works and a slew of new material prepared for the band’s next record. At 62, Hammett is defying age expectations, still feeling like he’s improving and creating music that resonates with fans. His approach to songwriting has changed … Read more
A recent study published on the arXiv preprint server suggests that the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) could detect hints of life at Proxima Centauri, the closest star system to our solar system, in just 10 hours. The ELT, currently under construction in northern Chile, is expected to come online in 2028 and will offer unparalleled … Read more
Pope Francis made history on [Date] as he delivered his first public greeting from a hospital balcony, marking a remarkable display of resilience and dedication to duty. With approximately 3,000 faithful gathered in the square outside Rome’s Gemelli hospital, the Pope expressed gratitude to all, despite struggling with his voice due to respiratory therapies. From … Read more
METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett has made significant progress on his debut solo album, which will feature vocals for the first time in his instrumental EP Portals (2022). In an interview with Rolling Stone, Hammett shared that his upcoming project is a fusion of various styles, including classical and funk influences. The songs he wrote “scream” … Read more
Researchers have identified a significant link between men who consistently avoid prostate cancer screenings and a much higher risk of dying from the disease. A massive 20-year study across seven countries found that non-attenders had a 45% higher mortality rate from prostate cancer than those who participated in screenings. According to the study, around one … Read more
The US is turning its attention to offshore wind energy, with Louisiana as a prime example of the shift towards renewable sources. However, President Trump’s administration has taken drastic measures to block all offshore wind projects in federal waters. Trump signed an executive order banning offshore wind energy developments, despite bipartisan support for the initiative. … Read more
K-pop group NewJeans has been embroiled in a contract dispute with their management company ADOR, which is now resulting in an unexpected hiatus. The group had planned to debut under the new name “NJZ” but instead announced on-stage that they would be pausing all activities due to a court ruling issued earlier this month. The … Read more
Brett Gardner, former New York Yankees outfielder, announced Sunday that his 14-year-old son Miller has died after falling ill on a family vacation. The team expressed their condolences, stating they are “filled with grief” over the loss of the young boy. Miller was a beloved member of the family and had followed in his father’s … Read more
Investor Tom Lee believes stocks could react similarly to tariffs in 2018, despite differences in the economic picture and market structure. The head of research at Fundstrat Global Advisors sees the current situation as an advantageous backdrop for equity markets due to accommodative monetary policy and tariff resolution potential. Lee notes that investors are on … Read more
James Hardie Industries Plc CEO Aaron Erter has defended a $8.75 billion acquisition of home-decking provider AZEK Co., amidst a sharp stock slump triggered by economic uncertainty. The deal led to a 14.5% drop in James Hardie’s Sydney shares, wiping A$2.9 billion from the company’s market value. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-23/james-hardie-agrees-to-buy-azek-in-8-75-billion-deal