Roku is facing backlash over a limited test where an ad for Moana 2 started playing as soon as its products were powered on, sparking outrage from customers who threatened to ditch their devices. The company’s head of ad marketing says ads are meant to be ‘additive’ to the user experience, but acknowledged that the … Read more
Houthi rebels claim to have shot down a US drone in northwest Yemen, amid a series of US airstrikes on various locations across the country. The group’s spokesman said their air defense systems took out the MQ-9 Reaper drone while it was carrying out attacks in the Hajjah governorate. The latest strike is the seventh … Read more
The Orlando Magic will look to stay competitive against the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series, despite being favored by 10.5 points. The main concern for the Magic is the status of superstar Jayson Tatum, who is doubtful due to a bone bruise on his wrist. Tatum’s absence could be beneficial … Read more
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has acknowledged US conditions for lifting sanctions, saying his government is open to cooperation with Russia and Turkey on military support. Sharaa’s government is negotiating with Turkey and Russia regarding their military presence in Syria, aiming to secure military backing from these countries. In talks with the US, Sharaa must rebuild … Read more
Eating more than 300 grams of chicken per week may be linked to a higher risk of mortality from all causes and gastric cancers, according to a new study published in Nutrients. Researchers analyzed data from over 4,000 participants who were followed for 19 years to investigate the relationship between poultry consumption and health outcomes. … Read more
Astronomers at MIT have discovered a rocky exoplanet orbiting the bright K-dwarf star BD+05 4868A. The planet, named BD+05 4868Ab, has a mass similar to that of Mercury and orbits its star just 20 times closer than Mercury does to the Sun. With an orbital period of only 30.5 hours, the planet is scorching hot, … Read more
Kendrick Lamar Leads the Pack with 10 Nominations, Here’s How to Vote The American Music Awards have announced their 2025 nominations, with Kendrick Lamar leading the pack with a whopping 10 nods. Fans can cast their votes online at VoteAMAs.com or via Instagram by visiting the show’s profile and commenting on a pinned “VOTE HERE” … Read more
Netflix’s new action-thriller “Bullet Train Explosion” is a high-speed ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Based on the 1975 Japanese thriller “The Bullet Train,” this remake follows a group of passengers trapped in a life-or-death situation when a bomb is discovered on a Shinkansen train, set to explode if the … Read more
A newly built house in Toronto’s affluent Bridle Path neighborhood has hit the market for C$15 million (US$10.82 million). Designed by architect Richard Wengle and interior designed by Coe Mudford Interior Design, the six-bedroom, eight-bathroom home offers a contemporary take on luxury. Located just steps from famous residents like Drake, the 5,000-square-foot house features a … Read more
Elon Musk’s foundation sponsored a $100 million XPrize for Carbon Removal, a four-year competition to find ways to remove one billion tons of CO2 from the atmosphere. Instead of a high-tech solution, the winner is a low-tech approach using “enhanced rock weathering” to capture CO2 from the air. Mati Carbon, a startup based in Houston, … Read more