The US government’s recent imposition of high tariffs on Chinese products has affected the electronics industry, with companies like Retroid adapting to the new laws. The company behind the popular Retro Android handheld console, Retroid Pocket 4 Pro, is experiencing a third effect: reducing color options for its latest release, Pocket Classic. Due to shipping … Read more
A new study published in Nature Medicine has found that a plant-rich diet with low intake of ultra-processed foods significantly improves the odds of healthy aging. Researchers analyzed data from over 105,000 women and men aged 39-69 and found that adhering to any one of eight dietary patterns, including the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI) … Read more
The second episode of HBO’s “The Last of Us” Season 2 will air tonight, April 20, at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on HBO and its streaming service Max. New episodes will be released every Sunday. The season takes place five years after the events of the first season and shows Joel and Ellie living … Read more
The US Department of Health and Human Services is set to introduce a plan to remove synthetic food dyes, commonly derived from petroleum, from the country’s food supply. This move follows pressure on major food manufacturers and will be unveiled by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and FDA Commissioner Marty Makary in Washington, DC … Read more
Teresa Borrenpohl, a woman from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, has filed a lawsuit against Kootenai County Sheriff Robert Norris and a private security firm. The incident occurred on February 22, 2025, during a town hall meeting where Borrenpohl was forcibly removed by three security officers for expressing her dissenting opinion. Borrenpohl stated that she was shocked … Read more
Cooper Flagg, a 6’9 combo forward, has announced his intention to enter the 2025 NBA Draft. The projected top pick is considered a generational talent due to his versatility and ability to play both sides of the floor. Flagg’s decision makes financial sense as joining the league sooner will make him eligible for a maximum … Read more
Social media platform Bluesky has announced its rollout of blue check verification, confirming earlier rumors about this feature’s introduction. The new feature aims to verify notable accounts, making it easier for users to trust the authenticity of posts. The initial phase will involve working with a select group of “Trusted Verifiers” – independent organizations that … Read more
A Boeing jet intended for a Chinese airline, Xiamen Airlines, landed back at the company’s US production hub in Seattle after being affected by the tit-for-tat tariffs launched by Donald Trump. The 737 MAX, which was meant for Xiamen Airlines, made refuelling stops in Guam and Hawaii on its 5,000-mile return journey. The jet’s market … Read more
The Lyrid meteor shower peaks tonight, April 21st-22nd, producing anywhere between 10 and 100 shooting stars per hour. For Americans and Europeans, it’s an excellent viewing opportunity due to the constellation Lyra being high in the northern sky. The Earth crosses the path of a comet, Thatcher Comet, which forms the Lyrids meteor stream. This … Read more
Mark Zuckerberg took to the stand this week during the start of trial over the blockbuster antitrust lawsuit brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding Meta’s acquisition of Instagram and WhatsApp. Zuckerberg predicted that he might find himself in a similar position years ago, even proposing spinning off Instagram himself. In 2018, Zuckerberg raised … Read more