The Department of Government Efficiency has been making headlines lately, with a focus on federal employee layoffs and their impact on affected individuals. While the media often sensationalizes these stories to advance its own agenda, it’s essential to consider both sides of the issue. Layoffs can be painful but are often necessary due to circumstances … Read more
The NCAA tournament is set to begin, marking the start of March Madness. With 68 teams competing in both the men’s and women’s tournaments, the traditional round of 64 has been expanded to include a two-day event known as the First Four. This single-elimination stage features four games played on consecutive days, reducing the number … Read more
Tesla owners are speaking out against the company and its CEO, Elon Musk, amid a growing backlash against the billionaire. The movement, driven in part by Musk’s increasingly divisive behavior, has led to protests, vandalism, and even property damage. Critics point to Musk’s behavior, including his use of Nazi salutes and Holocaust jokes, as evidence … Read more
Bangladeshi students have launched a new political party called the National Citizens’ Party (Jatiya Nagorik Party) in an effort to challenge the long-dominant two-party system. The party was founded by student leader Nahid Islam, who is now its convener. The launch of this new party comes after the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina last … Read more
Francis Ford Coppola has expressed his gratitude for receiving multiple Golden Raspberry nominations for his sci-fi film Megalopolis, which won two awards. The director considers these nominations a “distinctive honour” among the film’s critics and peers. Megalopolis was released to largely positive reviews from critics and earned $14m despite a budget of $120m (£95m). Coppola … Read more
A 2,000-year-old Roman skeleton found in the ancient city of Herculaneum contains glassy remnants from its brain. Scientists studied the shiny samples and discovered evidence of nerve cells. A new study sheds light on how the glass formed. The glass forms when a liquid, usually molten sand, is cooled quickly. This process can occur naturally, … Read more
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery about the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Researchers from Roma Tre University in Italy found evidence that the volcano’s ash cloud turned the brains of victims into glass-like material, a phenomenon known as vitrification. The analysis of a skull fragment found at the archaeological site of Herculaneum revealed … Read more
Tesla’s stock and sales have been slipping, raising questions about CEO Elon Musk’s involvement in politics and online presence. As a vocal leader, Musk’s actions can impact the company’s ability to attract customers, employees, and investors. Musk has dominated press coverage and social media attention since taking over the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency … Read more
The 97th Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 7 p.m. Eastern time at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Conan O’Brien is hosting the ceremony for the first time, while last year’s acting winners Cillian Murphy, Emma Stone, Robert Downey Jr., and Da’Vine Joy Randolph will return as presenters. Other … Read more
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated that the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technology is “incredibly fast” among key players, including model builders and companies creating consumer-oriented AIs. He described this phenomenon as a “race to get to the next level.” Agentic AI, which understands physical world concepts like inertia and gravity, is expected to emerge … Read more