Pope Francis has approved five people’s paths to sainthood after promulgating decrees by the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Causes of Saints. The newly recognized saints include Peter To Rot from Papua New Guinea, Ignatius Shoukrallah Maloyan from Turkey, and María Carmen from Venezuela. To Rot, a lay catechist from Papua New Guinea, will be the … Read more
The US Space Force has awarded a contract worth up to $60 million to develop and deploy a space-based aircraft carrier, also known as the Orbital Carrier. This innovative system is designed to counter orbital threats by stationing space vehicles in orbit and enabling rapid responses to dangerous situations. Unlike traditional launch systems, the Orbital … Read more
Global stocks rose on Tuesday as investors awaited details of US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs. Gold hit a record high at $3,148.88 per ounce, while bond yields fell and the Japanese yen held firm. The Australian dollar rebounded after the Reserve Bank of Australia left interest rates steady. Investors are waiting for April 2, … Read more
The Texas Longhorns are heading to their first Final Four appearance since 2003, thanks to a thrilling Elite Eight victory over No. 2 seed TCU on Monday night. Led by SEC Player of the Year Madison Booker and Rori Harmon’s impressive 13 points and five assists, Texas dominated the game with a score of 58-47. … Read more
A third-party panel has concluded that former SMAP member Masahiro Nakai committed “sexual violence” against an unnamed woman at Fuji TV, a broadcaster he worked for. The panel also found that the executives of the company bore significant responsibility for their actions. The report details how Nakai cornered the woman at his condominium and initiated … Read more
A new study from Uppsala University in Sweden reveals that the brewing method used to make coffee can significantly impact levels of cholesterol-raising compounds called diterpenes, which are associated with cardiovascular health risks. Researchers found that machine-brewed coffee had higher diterpene concentrations than regular drip-filter coffee makers. The study analyzed 14 coffee machines and compared … Read more
Dieting can be tedious over the long term, but a new study offers hope for those struggling with weight loss. Researchers found that a 4:3 intermittent fasting plan led to slightly more weight loss and better changes in blood pressure, cholesterol, and fasting glucose levels compared to traditional daily calorie counting. The 12-month trial involved … Read more
A new study published in Nature Medicine has introduced a blood test that can gauge how far Alzheimer’s disease has progressed. The test analyzes levels of a protein called MTBR-tau243, which correlates to the amount of tau accumulation in the brain. The accuracy of this test compared to brain scans is 92%. Researchers from Washington … Read more
Tesla’s stock price tumbled on Monday, falling 1.59% to $187.71 per share. The decline comes ahead of the company’s release of sales data expected later this week. While Elon Musk is often under scrutiny for his involvement in the electric vehicle giant, the fall in Tesla’s stock is attributed to broader market factors and concerns … Read more
Runway, an AI video startup, has announced its latest model, Gen-4, which aims to solve several key problems with AI video generation. The main advantage of Gen-4 is its ability to maintain consistent characters and objects across shots, a feature that was previously lacking in previous models. In Gen-4, users can provide a single reference … Read more