NASA’s Curiosity rover has made a groundbreaking discovery on Mars – pure elemental sulfur, also known as brimstone. The find came after the rover accidentally cracked open a rock in May last year, revealing yellow crystals of sulfur. The discovery is significant because it marks the first time sulfur has been found on Mars in … Read more
Dairy Queen is celebrating the start of spring with its beloved Free Cone Day event. This sweet holiday offers a limited-time treat for fans across the US. Here are the details: In partnership with participating locations, Dairy Queen will give out free small vanilla soft-serve cones on March 20, the first day of spring. The … Read more
House Republicans unveiled a spending bill Saturday that aims to keep federal agencies funded through September 30, setting the stage for a confrontation with Democrats over government spending. The 99-page bill would provide more funding for defense programs while cutting non-defense spending below last year’s levels. President Donald Trump has backed the plan, urging unity … Read more
The Oakland Athletics have agreed to a seven-year, $65.5 million contract extension with outfielder Lawrence Butler, keeping him with the team through their planned move to Las Vegas in 2028. The deal includes a club option for 2032 and gives Butler an average annual value of over $9 million, making it one of the highest … Read more
Bitcoin has emerged as the clear winner from a recent White House Crypto Summit, with plans to have its own reserve separate from other cryptocurrencies. The plan, which was initially announced by President Trump on social media but later changed after industry reaction, now features Bitcoin as the primary cryptocurrency in the reserve. Other cryptocurrencies … Read more
Duke University is facing significant challenges as federal funding cuts to research grants pose a major threat to its academic pursuits. The university, which relies heavily on National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, stands to lose hundreds of millions of dollars in support. A recent court challenge has temporarily halted the implementation of Trump administration … Read more
US President Donald Trump may attempt to absorb the US Postal Service (USPS) into his administration by issuing an executive order that would dissolve the service’s leadership, potentially making mail voting more difficult. The move could be swiftly challenged as a violation of the Constitution and the Postal Reorganization Act. If upheld, it would give … Read more
South Korean fighter jets have faced a massive blow after two separate incidents, leaving many questioning their reliability. A day after a Philippine-made South Korean FA-50 fighter jet crashed, killing both pilots on board, a South Korean F-16 accidentally dropped bombs on a civilian location during a live-fire drill. The Republic of Korea Air Force … Read more
Colorado Avalanche forward Mitch Mittelstadt has been traded to the Boston Bruins. The 26-year-old forward, who signed a three-year contract with the Avalanche in June 2024, can become an unrestricted free agent after the 2026-27 season. Mittelstadt had 34 points in 63 games for the Avalanche this season, and expressed excitement about joining the storied … Read more
Satellite re-entries have created dazzling artificial meteor showers in the Earth’s atmosphere. However, these events also carry an unseen environmental cost. The satellites’ burn-up releases aluminium oxide nanoparticles, which could harm the ozone layer for decades. With over 8,000 Starlink satellites already launched and plans for 42,000 more, mega-constellations pose a significant atmospheric pollution risk. … Read more