US consumers are buying big-ticket items in anticipation of President Trump’s tariffs on imports from Taiwan and other countries. John Gutierrez, an Austin, Texas resident, bought a new laptop after hearing the news, fearing higher prices due to the tariffs. Similarly, Rob Blackwell and his wife leased a car with a limited range, expecting it … Read more
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and crew faced a precarious situation when the Boeing Starliner suffered thruster failures during its launch rendezvous with the International Space Station. The spacecraft lost control due to two failed thrusters, which normally would have mandated an abort of the docking attempt. However, NASA waived established flight rules. Wilmore reported that the … Read more
The Golden State Warriors finally broke their losing streak against the Denver Nuggets, capturing a 118-104 victory in Friday night’s intense matchup. The team was forced to rely on its teammates to carry the load while stars Steph Curry and Nikola Jokić sat out for most of the second quarter. Without Curry, the Warriors opened … Read more
To confirm that the user is indeed human, many websites and services employ a simple yet effective method. This process typically involves pressing or clicking a button on a page, often labeled as “I’m not a robot” or similar. By doing so, the user demonstrates their ability to make intentional decisions and interact with digital … Read more
This weekend at the movies, three films are vying for attention. First up is “A Minecraft Movie,” an adaptation of the popular video game. Starring Jack Black and Jason Momoa, this family-friendly adventure follows Steve, a blank-slate character, as he navigates different realms with new friends. On the other side of the spectrum is “Freaky … Read more
A public health association and one of the nation’s largest worker unions are suing the Trump administration over the cancellation of hundreds of research grants, arguing that the move was arbitrary and capricious. The American Public Health Association, the United Auto Workers, and several scholars filed a complaint in a Massachusetts court against the US … Read more
The oldest satellite orbiting Earth, Vanguard 1, is celebrating its 67th year in space. Launched by the US Navy on March 17, 1958, the microsatellite was designed to generate power using solar cells and has been continuously tracking our planet ever since. Scientists are now proposing a plan to bring it home after seven decades. … Read more
A growing confrontation between Israel and Turkey over influence in Syria has posed a serious challenge for Syria’s fragile new government. On Wednesday night, Israel bombed several military targets in Syria, including two airports, causing significant damage and casualties. The strikes were seen as aimed at disrupting Turkey’s plans to station aircraft and air defence … Read more
Microsoft is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a Seattle event highlighting its latest AI developments, giving investors a reason to breathe a sigh of relief as the company’s stock has fared better than peers in the face of global tariffs. The tech giant’s shares have declined by only 5.8% since Thursday’s tariff announcement, compared to … Read more
WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and John Cena have been engaged in a heated promo battle on WWE Raw, but according to Eric Bischoff, there’s still room for improvement when it comes to the overall content of their messaging. During an episode of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff, Bischoff discussed the recent promos and suggested that … Read more