Gayle King has defended her recent trip to space aboard Blue Origin, despite criticism from other celebrities and critics who called it “expensive” and unnecessary. The flight, which included an all-female crew, aimed to raise awareness about women in aeronautics. King acknowledged that she was initially skeptical of the cost, but after learning more about … Read more
Elon Musk’s company is reportedly replacing Direct Messages (DMs) on X with a new chat platform called XChat. A software engineer, Zach Warunek, recently stated that “the whole entire DMs will be gone soon.” This suggests that the company plans to discontinue traditional messaging and introduce a full-fledged chatting system instead. Rumors about XChat have … Read more
A recent study using in situ crystallographic mapping has shed new light on the precipitation and timing of sulfate minerals in Jezero crater, Mars. The research team used a technique called PIXL to analyze samples from three outcrops: Hogwallow Flats, Wildcat Ridge, and Berry Hollow. The analysis revealed that the sulfate minerals formed through a … Read more
This year’s TIME100 list of 100 most influential people features a diverse group of women who are breaking barriers and shaping the future. Among them are five notable women who are making significant impacts in their respective fields. Gisèle Pelicot, a French woman, stood tall in the face of devastating trauma and refused to be … Read more
Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta expects the team to draft at least one cornerback and one safety in the 2025 NFL draft. With 11 picks available, which is tied for the most in the league, DeCosta will continue the team’s best-player-available approach. The Ravens have already lost depth at cornerback with Brandon Stephens leaving for … Read more
TSMC’s reported net income surged 60.3% to NT$361.56 billion in the March quarter, driven by strong demand for AI chips. The company also raised its annual revenue forecast despite facing trade policy headwinds from the US government. The Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturing giant exceeded profit expectations, with net revenue rising 41.6% to NT$839.25 billion. This growth … Read more
Actor Haley Joel Osment was arrested on April 8 at the Mammoth Mountain resort in California after a confrontation with staff and fellow guests. According to TMZ, Osment, 37, appeared intoxicated and refused to leave a chairlift line despite not having his snowboard. Witnesses reported that he became belligerent, leading to an altercation with a … Read more
Ryan Coogler’s bold and engrossing supernatural thriller “Sinners” delves into the world of voodoo and the struggles of Black artistry. The film follows twin brothers Smoke and Stack, played by Michael B. Jordan in a dual role, as they return to their hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi, after years away in Chicago. The twins’ past is … Read more
Two Chinese prisoners of war, identified as Wang Guangjun and Zhang Renbo, held a press conference in Ukraine on Monday, revealing their harrowing experiences as recruits in Russia’s military. The 34-year-old Wang, who was initially lured by promotional videos on Douyin, China’s version of TikTok, said he was promised a job providing rehabilitation therapy to … Read more
NASA is nearing completion of its giant Artemis 2 SLS moon rocket. The rocket, which will launch astronauts on a course around the moon and back to Earth, has made significant progress in recent days. On April 12, the rocket’s conical stage adapter was added to the stack inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s … Read more