Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has demanded that Hamas disarm before any new ceasefire can be reached, raising concerns about the potential for prolonged conflict and human costs. This demand is not surprising, as most Israelis support demilitarizing and eliminating Hamas. However, it is shocking considering a majority of Israelis also prioritize ending the war … Read more
NASA’s Perseverance rover has made a groundbreaking discovery on the western rim of Jezero Crater, uncovering a vast collection of ancient rocks that could rewrite our understanding of Mars’ early history. The layered terrain at Witch Hazel Hill is yielding unprecedented geological diversity, earning it the title “scientific gold mine.” In the past four months … Read more
Amazon’s high-profile fantasy series “The Wheel of Time” is yet to receive an official renewal for season 4. However, the cast remains hopeful about its future. Star Rosamund Pike expressed her desire to continue the journey of Moiraine Damodred, stating that fans, books, and actors deserve it. Josha Stradowski, who plays Rand al’Thor, also hopes … Read more
Formula 1 world champion George Russell’s Mercedes future is under threat as speculation over Max Verstappen’s future grows. Martin Brundle has expressed concern for Russell, stating that if Verstappen were to become available, Mercedes’ Toto Wolff would not miss out on a second opportunity. According to Helmut Marko, Red Bull team principal, there is significant … Read more
A small passenger plane was hijacked by a knife-wielding man in Belize on Thursday, resulting in a deadly confrontation with the alleged hijacker. The Tropic Air aircraft, carrying 14 passengers and two crew members, was reportedly circling in the air when it landed at Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport. Belize’s Commissioner of Police Chester … Read more
The Sacramento Kings have parted ways with general manager Monte McNair, following a season-ending loss to the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA play-in tournament. The team made the decision shortly after the conclusion of their postseason run. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/04/17/kings-fire-gm-monte-mcnair
The British Army has successfully tested a radio-wave weapon capable of knocking out drone swarms. The Ministry of Defence announced that soldiers from 106 Regiment Royal Artillery were able to defeat two swarms of drones in a single engagement, using the weapon developed by a consortium led by Thales UK. This technology uses high-frequency radio … Read more
Target CEO Brian Cornell met with civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton in New York to discuss the company’s decision to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion programs. The meeting comes after several weeks of declining foot traffic at Target stores following the retailer’s announcement that it would walk away from some DEI initiatives. Sharpton … Read more
A federal judge has ruled that Google holds illegal monopolies in online advertising markets due to its position between ad buyers and sellers. The ruling, which followed a September trial in Alexandria, Virginia, represents the second major antitrust blow for Google in under a year. Google’s dominance in the online advertising market has led to … Read more
American Express’ affluent cardholders continue to show no signs of slowing down their spending habits, despite growing concerns about President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. According to CFO Christophe Le Caillec, billed business on AmEx cards rose 6% in the first quarter, with younger customers driving growth in transaction volumes. The trend has continued into April, … Read more