Perplexity AI, a startup that competes with popular browsers like Google Chrome and Safari, plans to launch a new browser that collects user data to build personalized profiles. The company’s CEO, Aravind Srinivas, recently stated that the goal is to show targeted ads based on users’ browsing habits. Srinivas explained that Instagram has shown a … Read more
The world’s largest solar telescope, perched atop Hawaii’s Haleakalā mountain, has made a groundbreaking discovery with its new Visible Tunable Filter (VTF) camera. After over a decade in development, the VTF is finally operational and has captured an unprecedented photo of the sun. The Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope (DKIST) is designed to study the … Read more
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has withdrawn a proposal to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry, which was aimed at reducing food poisoning from contaminated chicken and turkey. The rule, proposed in August 2022, required poultry companies to test for six strains of salmonella associated with illness and recall products if the bacteria exceeded … Read more
Fast fashion giant Shein and e-commerce platform Temu are increasing their prices starting April 25, affecting American shoppers who may have forgotten to clear their shopping carts before the deadline. The price hikes come in response to changing trade policies between the US and China. The companies announced that operating expenses had risen due to … Read more
SpaceX launched its 47th Falcon 9 mission of 2025 and 30th Starlink launch this year on Thursday, April 24. The rocket carried 28 Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit (LEO), joining SpaceX’s growing megaconstellation. The Falcon 9 rocket, powered by nine Merlin engines, successfully landed its first-stage booster B1069 on a droneship in the Atlantic … Read more
China has exempted some recent imports from US tariffs, according to the American Chamber of Commerce in China (AmCham). The exemptions aim to mitigate economic fallout from the ongoing trade war between the two nations. The move comes as Beijing seeks to reduce the impact of the 125% tariffs imposed on US goods. Some recent … Read more
WWE superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson sparked controversy with a pointed Instagram comment directed at “Busted Open Radio” host Dave LaGreca, just moments after appearing on “The Pat McAfee Show.” His remarks have gained traction among WWE talent and backstage personnel, leaving many wondering about his intentions. The Rock’s absence from recent WWE programming, including … Read more
Actress Sophie Nyweide, known for her roles in “Mammoth” and “An Invisible Sign,” has died at the age of 24. The cause of death is unclear, but her family has hinted that she struggled with trauma and shame before her passing. Nyweide’s early life was marked by a successful acting career, appearing in seven films … Read more
Astronomers from the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian (CfA) have made a groundbreaking discovery, finding that super-Earths are common outside our solar system. A new study published in Science has revealed that these planets, which are bigger than Earth but smaller than Neptune, can be found in orbits farther out than Saturn. The … Read more
Boeing is facing a significant challenge after China, in response to US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese goods, dropped orders for 41 completed or in-production planes originally intended for several Chinese airlines. The company is now trying to re-market these planes at a lower price. The sudden loss of demand has left Boeing with … Read more