A jury in Plaquemines Parish has ruled that oil company Chevron must pay at least $740 million to restore damage it caused to southeast Louisiana’s coastal wetlands. The verdict, which could set a precedent for other oil and gas firms, found that Chevron’s predecessor, Texaco, violated Louisiana regulations governing coastal resources by failing to restore … Read more
Tech stocks have suffered a massive two-day slump, with the Nasdaq recording its worst weekly drop in five years. The so-called “Magnificent Seven” stocks, which include Apple, Tesla, and Meta, lost a combined $1.8 trillion in market value over the last 48 hours. Apple was the biggest loser, shedding more than $533 billion in market … Read more
Molly Kochan, a five-time Oscar-nominated actress, was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer at 42. Instead of accepting her mortality, she embarked on a journey of sexual self-discovery to cope with the pain and illness. Her story, documented in the podcast “Dying for Sex” released in 2020, showcases her vulnerability and openness about her experiences. … Read more
A new spin on the MAGA hat has gained popularity worldwide, featuring the phrase “Make America Go Away”. The original “Make America Great Again” hats worn by Donald Trump have become a symbol of patriotism for his supporters. However, critics have launched their own anti-MAGA hats, which are now being sold online and at protests. … Read more
US President Donald Trump announced the highest tariff walls in a century, sparking fears of a recession that has sent bank stocks tumbling globally. The S&P 500 banks index fell over 7% as Citigroup and Bank of America dropped more than 7.5%. JPMorgan Chase lost 6.5%, while Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley fell 7.1% and … Read more
Physicists have successfully recreated the thought-provoking concept of Schrödinger’s cat using quantum bits, or qubits. The experiment involved heating particles to temperatures above absolute zero, contrary to previous experiments that relied on near-absolute zero conditions. Led by Gerhard Kirchmair from the University of Innsbruck in Austria, the team used “hot” particles to generate a superposition … Read more
A security alert has been issued after a high-volume API request was detected from an IP address associated with the client 37.27.54.14. The request ID, 616630064, has been flagged as potentially malicious. According to experts, excessive API requests can be indicative of a brute-force attack or a spamming attempt. The IP address in question is … Read more
Tesla investors are bracing for another year of declining sales as Elon Musk’s political views continue to tarnish the brand’s image. The company posted its first-ever sales decline in 2024, with quarterly deliveries dropping by 13%. Analysts expect a further 9% drop in 2025 deliveries, driven primarily by the impact of recent “brand damage” caused … Read more
The stage is set for an epic showdown between two basketball powerhouses as UConn and South Carolina face off in the NCAA Championship on Sunday (3 p.m. ET, ABC). The clash of the juggernauts pits a team with a storied dynasty against a program emerging from the ashes. UConn, led by legendary coach Geno Auriemma, … Read more
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