The overall death rates from cancer have declined steadily among both men and women in the US over the past two decades, even during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the 2024 Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer, cancer incidence has also decreased for some types of … Read more
SpaceX launched its second rocket of the day from Cape Canaveral Landing Zone after hoisting aloft a rideshare mission known as Bandwagon-3. The Falcon 9 booster created a sonic boom as it returned to Earth, becoming the second space-related event to rattle the Space Coast on April 21. This was SpaceX’s third rideshare mission, allowing … Read more
Anbernic and Ayn, two companies behind popular emulation handhelds, are joining forces in suspending shipments to the US. The decision comes after President Trump’s tariffs on Chinese-made goods. According to a customer service email shared by Android Authority, the plan is to ship products until April 25th before pausing for a week, with an aim … Read more
Bethesda Game Studios’ 2006 RPG, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, has been remastered and released on all supported platforms today. A recent livestream featuring developer sound bites and gameplay footage revealed the game’s official status after years of leaks. As a precursor to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Oblivion was an early modern classic that … Read more
Boeing has agreed to sell its Digital Aviation Solutions business, including navigation unit Jeppesen, to private equity firm Thoma Bravo for $10.55 billion. The deal is part of CEO Kelly Ortberg’s plan to reduce the company’s debt by offloading non-core assets. Jeppesen, which was acquired by Boeing in 2000 for $1.5 billion, attracted interest from … Read more
Bitcoin surged to nearly $88,000 on Monday, outperforming major indices like the Nasdaq Composite. A Bernstein strategist, Gautam Chhugani, attributed this rise to the current trade war and regulatory efforts in the US. Chhugani notes that Bitcoin has underperformed the Nasdaq by 6 percentage points so far this year but expects blockchain assets to gain … Read more
The Los Angeles Lakers are facing an uphill battle after Minnesota’s dominant win in Game 1, but oddsmakers still favor them to win the series. Despite being downgraded from -190 favorites to -145 underdogs before Game 2, the Lakers’ chances have not changed significantly. However, the Timberwolves are on a roll, having won three consecutive … Read more
The Lyrid meteor shower is set to peak tonight, offering a spectacular sight for skywatchers willing to stay up late or rise early. The shower, which occurs between April 16-25 every year, is expected to reach its peak on April 22, according to the Royal Museums Greenwich. Known for their fast and bright meteors, the … Read more
China’s stock market has shown resilience amid rising trade tensions between the US and China. Experts say investors should be confident in the country’s ability to safeguard its capital markets. The Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.45% on Monday, while the Shenzhen Component Index rose 1.27%. Tech-heavy ChiNext jumped 1.59%. Experts point to self-reliant technology companies, … Read more
US President Donald Trump is pushing the boundaries of economic policy by suggesting he could remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, a move that has sent shockwaves through financial markets. The potential threat to the Fed’s independence has investors on edge, leading to market downturns and declining stock prices. The White House has been accused … Read more