US consumer confidence has plummeted to its lowest level since January 2021, according to the Conference Board’s latest survey. The decline is attributed to growing financial concerns, fueled by trade policies and government cutbacks under the Trump administration. The short-term outlook for income, business, and labor market conditions has fallen to a 12-year low, indicating … Read more
The uncrewed Dragon spacecraft has successfully separated from the second stage of the Falcon 9 rocket, embarking on its solo mission to deliver supplies and materials to the International Space Station. Scheduled to arrive at the station on June 5, Dragon will autonomously dock to the Harmony module while NASA’s Expedition 65 Flight Engineers Shane … Read more
The transfer portal is heating up at Kentucky, with Mark Pope and Jason Hart leading the charge. The duo has reportedly spoken with two top transfers: Donovan Dent and Magoon Gwath. Donovan Dent, a 6-foot-2 point guard from California, is considered one of the best playmakers in the country. He averaged 20.4 points per game … Read more
The Washington Capitals, considered one of the top teams in the league, suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday. The Jets’ goalie Connor Hellebuyck proved to be the difference-maker, as he neutralized the Caps’ typically potent offense. Despite outshooting the Jets for 45 minutes, the Caps trailed 1-0 at one point and … Read more
Scientists have discovered a new species of two-clawed dinosaur, Duonychus tsogtbaatari, in Mongolia’s Gobi Desert. The medium-sized therizinosaur lived around 100 million years ago and was unique among its group due to its long, curved claws. Researchers believe the species’ grasping abilities would have made it efficient at collecting vegetation. Duonychus tsogtbaatari was named after … Read more
Character.AI has added a new feature called “Parental Insights” that allows parents to track their teen’s chatbot usage. The report provides information on daily time spent, most frequently interacted characters, and conversation time with each character. However, the contents of chats will not be shared. This feature is part of Character.AI’s efforts to address concerns … Read more
Wall Street rose on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 gaining 0.2%, after a strong day on Monday that saw investors optimistic about President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average inched up by 4 points, while the Nasdaq composite rose 0.5%. The market has recovered some losses since falling 10% below its all-time high … Read more
China’s foreign ministry has urged the US to reconsider its assessment of Beijing as a top military and cyber threat. In response, Guo Jiakun, a spokesperson for the ministry, stated that the US is spreading a theory meant to justify containment and suppression of China. Guo added that China demands an end to conniving support … Read more
Britain’s Heathrow airport has defended its decision to shut down operations for 18 hours after a power grid failure on Friday, with the airport blaming a fire at a nearby substation that interrupted its systems. The airport said it was forced to close while it reconfigured and switched to power from an alternative substation. National … Read more
Researchers deployed an unmanned submarine named ‘Ran’ beneath thick Antarctic ice, capturing detailed maps of a glacier’s underside for the first time. The mission, part of the TARSAN project, revealed vital clues about future sea level rise and challenged previous scientific assumptions. The submersible, named ‘Ran,’ traveled over 1,000 kilometers under the glacier and reached … Read more