Rising temperatures and greenhouse gas emissions are making allergies worse in Rhode Island, according to recent forecasts and studies. A longer allergy season is expected in the state, with warmer weather spreading across the country and higher pollen counts anticipated. Climate Central, a scientific research organization, analyzed temperature trends from 198 US cities between 1970 … Read more
Climate scientists warn that many glaciers will not survive this century if they continue to melt at their current rate. The world’s freshwater reserves are being threatened, with hundreds of millions of people living downstream facing potential hazards. Glaciers in regions such as Scandinavia, North Asia, and the Himalayas have experienced record-breaking annual losses. According … Read more
A new study reveals a long-held theory may be true: the universe’s “dark energy” field, driving its expansion, is weakening. This finding has sparked interest among cosmologists, who are now pondering whether the cosmos might eventually stop expanding. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2025/03/19/universe-dark-energy-nasa-telescope
The US economy, often compared to a cruise ship, has taken a drastic turn under the Trump Administration. Economists had initially projected fast growth, low unemployment, and healthy stock market appreciation, but President Trump’s policies have led to a rapid reversal in economic data. The stock market is in free fall, interest rates are falling, … Read more
Remedy has announced its upcoming co-op first-person shooter, FBC: Firebreak, set in the Control universe, which is expected to release later this summer. The game will be available on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, Xbox Series, and PlayStation 5. FBC: Firebreak features session-based multiplayer PvE gameplay with highly replayable missions known as Jobs. … Read more
The US dollar rose against major peers on Friday, following its best single-day performance in three weeks. The Federal Reserve indicated no rush to cut interest rates, which lifted the dollar index measure by 0.21% to 104.01. This comes after a steady decline from its highest level since late 2022. The decline in the US … Read more
Edible Brands, the parent company of fruit basket outfit Edible Arrangements, has launched a new website and entered the hemp-derived THC-infused beverages and gummies market. The Georgia-based company, which had $500 million in annual sales last year, is taking a bite of the cannabis industry. The online store, Edibles.com, sells products made by big brands … Read more
Uzo Aduba shines in Shondaland’s latest production, “The Residence,” a witty and engaging whodunnit that will keep viewers entertained for eight hours. The show is written by Paul William Davies, who previously collaborated with Shonda Rhimes on her hit series “Scandal.” Aduba plays Cordelia Cupp, a brilliant detective with a passion for birdwatching and sardines. … Read more
Nvidia has joined the ranks of other high-spending companies, committing €69 per month to access premium content from the Financial Times (FT). The subscription offers complete digital access to quality FT journalism on any device, covering all aspects of the newspaper. Source: https://www.ft.com/content/6cadd239-047d-4035-89db-9187dab3c49e
Tesla recently held an all-hands meeting, which was announced on short notice and took place in the evening. The company claimed the event aimed to discuss its recent achievements and how it’s working to achieve the impossible. However, some employees were confused by the unusual timing and found the experience unprofessional. Typically, Tesla hosts such … Read more