The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has terminated all agreements and contracts with NASA, effectively halting the SERVIR program, a joint development initiative between NASA and USAID aimed at helping developing countries use Earth-observing satellites and geospatial technologies to manage climate risks and land use. SERVIR was launched in partnership with leading regional organizations … Read more
Apple has released the latest iOS update, iOS 18.4, on Monday, March 31, sooner than expected. This new software brings several features to iPhones from the iPhone Xs series onwards, including the newly released iPhone 16e. iOS 18.4 supports the Apple Intelligence features for iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and iPhone 16 models. … Read more
Two top Wall Street analysts have called on the White House to remove Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services due to his “undermining public health” efforts. Josh Schimmer and Eric Schmidt, Cantor Fitzgerald biotechnology analysts, urged President Biden to step in after Dr. Peter Marks’ resignation from the FDA. … Read more
Sony Pictures has announced that Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse will hit theaters on June 4, 2027. The film, directed by Bob Persichetti and Justin K. Thompson, is the sequel to the highly successful Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. The movie’s creative team revealed that they took extra time to ensure the film was up to par, … Read more
The National Football League’s Annual League Meeting is set to address a proposal to ban the tush push play, which has sparked debate over player safety concerns. The Green Bay Packers submitted the proposal in February, citing medical professionals’ warnings about catastrophic injuries. However, some coaches, including Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott and Packers … Read more
Runway, backed by major investors including Salesforce, Google, and Nvidia, has released Gen-4, a high-fidelity AI-powered video generator that claims to set a new standard for the industry. The model can generate consistent characters, locations, and objects across scenes, maintain coherent world environments, and regenerate elements from different perspectives. Gen-4 allows users to create new … Read more
Casual dining chain Hooters of America has filed for bankruptcy in Texas, selling 151 company-owned restaurants to a group backed by its founders. The plan aims to reinforce the firm’s financial foundation and take the brand “back to its roots.” Despite struggling with rising costs and customer spending habits, CEO Sal Melilli assured that Hooters’ … Read more
Four US soldiers who went missing after their vehicle was submerged in a bog in Lithuania have been identified, with the bodies of three recovered by the Army on Monday. The recovery of the soldier’s vehicle, an M88 Hercules, has also been confirmed. The 3rd Infantry Division commander, Maj. Gen. Christopher Norrie, expressed his condolences … Read more
Intermittent fasting has been shown to be more effective than calorie cutting for weight loss, according to scientists. This approach involves restricting food intake at certain times, whereas calorie cutting focuses on reducing overall daily caloric consumption. Researchers have found that intermittent fasting can lead to significant weight loss and improved metabolic health. In contrast, … Read more
The Boston Red Sox have agreed to a six-year, $170 million contract extension with left-handed ace Garrett Crochet, keeping the 25-year-old pitcher in the rotation for years to come. The deal starts in 2026 and includes an opt-out clause after the 2030 season. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/44485014/red-sox-lhp-garrett-crochet-gets-170m-extension-sources-say