Astronomers have revealed that the largest known structure in the universe, the Hercules-Corona Borealis Great Wall, may be even larger than previously thought. According to a recent study, this massive cosmic wall could span over 10 billion light-years, exceeding its previous estimate of 9.8 billion light-years. Using gamma-ray bursts, incredibly luminous explosions from distant stellar … Read more
The US Army has announced the introduction of a new physical fitness test, known as the Army Fitness Test (AFT), which will replace the current Army Combat Fitness Test. The AFT is designed to assess Soldier fitness and warfighting readiness, with a focus on enhancing lethality. The five-event test consists of deadlift, push-ups, sprint-drag-carry, plank, … Read more
Nintendo has announced that preorders for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console will go live on April 24, marking a crucial step ahead of its scheduled launch on June 5. Here’s a breakdown of the preorder times at major retailers: * Walmart: 12 a.m. ET on April 24 * Best Buy: 12 a.m. ET on … Read more
The longtime executive producer of CBS’ 60 Minutes, Bill Owens, resigned Tuesday after months of pressure from corporate leaders and President Trump’s personal lawsuit against the network over an interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris. Owens cited a loss of independence from corporate leaders as the reason for his departure. Owens was the third leader … Read more
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The New York Stock Exchange saw a flurry of activity as traders took in President Donald Trump’s announcement of tariffs on nearly every country in the world, including tiny Antarctic islands inhabited by penguins and seals. One veteran trader, Peter Tuchman, described the scene as “an ocean whose glassy surface belied the currents swirling dangerously … Read more
Microsoft has tightened its policies for firing low performers, taking a more structured approach to addressing underperformance in the workplace. The company’s new guidelines, issued by Chief People Officer Amy Coleman, provide clear performance metrics and stricter guidance for managers on how to handle employees who fail to meet those benchmarks. The new policy includes … Read more
Marcia Narine Weldon, director of the transactional skills program at a leading institution, examines the ongoing battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman over control of OpenAI in Season 14, Episode 9 of The Explainer podcast. The dispute is being played out in courts with numerous lawsuits and countersuits, as well as in public forums … Read more
US defense contractors, including Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman, are maintaining their financial forecasts for 2025 due to the uncertainty surrounding US President Donald Trump’s tariffs. While RTX Corp expressed concern about potential losses from new levies on metals and China, the majority of major US defense firms reaffirmed their predictions. Lockheed Martin reported a … Read more
The Texas health department reported 624 measles cases on April 22, a significant increase of 27 from the previous day. This marks one of the worst outbreaks of the childhood disease in the US. The majority of cases are concentrated in Gaines County, with 386 new cases reported. As of Tuesday, 64 patients have been … Read more