ChatGPT has reached 1 million users in just one hour after launching a new image-generation feature simulating the artwork of Hayao Miyazaki, despite the legendary director expressing disdain for AI-generated art. The surge in signups led to “biblical demand” that left the system struggling to keep up. CEO Sam Altman said it took five days … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s announcement to hike tariffs on China to over 50% has dealt a significant blow to Chinese stocks, with many major Asian markets falling sharply. However, some investors are cautiously optimistic that further stimulus measures from Beijing may mitigate the impact of the trade tensions. The CSI 300 Index closed 0.5% lower … Read more
Want to hit all major muscle groups in just 30 minutes? Try Robin Barrett’s seven-move dumbbell workout, designed to boost full-body strength and improve functional movements. This time-efficient routine can help you move better, reduce injury risk, and feel strong. According to senior Ladder coach and certified personal trainer Robin Barrett, building full-body strength is … Read more
The European Space Agency (ESA) has released a new documentary short that paints a worrying picture of the growing problem of orbital junk in space. The film, “Space Debris: Is it a Crisis?” highlights the increasing amount of satellites and trash in Earth’s orbit. According to the ESA, around 70% of the 20,000 satellites launched … Read more
Scientists have developed a tiny pacemaker that can be injected, controlled by light, and dissolve into the body. The device, smaller than a grain of rice, is a “transformative breakthrough” that could lead to advances in other areas of medicine. Current pacemakers, which stimulate hearts with electrical pulses, require surgery to sew electrodes onto heart … Read more
Actor Jason Momoa brings humor to his role as Garrett Garrison, a 1989 “gamer of the year” struggling to adapt to adulthood, in the upcoming Minecraft movie. The film’s soft reboot takes cues from Jared Hess’s 2004 classic Napoleon Dynamite, with Momoa playing a character reminiscent of Uncle Rico. Co-star Sebastian Hansen’s character, Henry, hires … Read more
Apple has released eight new emojis for its devices, and iPhone carriers need to update to iOS 18.4 to access them. The new emojis include a tired face, blue fingerprint, purple splatter, and several others. The update also expands Apple’s AI features, introducing support for multiple languages and regions. The new emojis are part of … Read more
The US began striking targets across Yemen last year, but it wasn’t until recently that the full scope of the operation became public. The strikes aim to reopen global shipping lanes in the Red Sea, which have been closed due to Houthi attacks on commercial ships. Critics argue that the campaign is a sign of … Read more
A new study reveals that beneath the American Midwest, a unique geological process known as lithospheric dripping is occurring, shedding light on the continent’s evolution. This slow, gradual mechanism involves blobs of molten rock coalescing in the upper mantle and eventually leading to thinning of the lithosphere. Geophysicist Thorsten Becker explains that this process helps … Read more
NHL.com senior writer Tom Gulitti is embedded in the hunt for history as he documents Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s record for most goals in NHL history. With Ovechkin four goals shy of breaking the mark, Gulitti shares his firsthand experience of witnessing the anticipation grow in each city the Capitals visit. Gulitti reminisces … Read more