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
A $50 million grand prize has been awarded to Mati Carbon, a US-based company that helps draw climate-warming carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, in a global competition funded by Elon Musk’s foundation. The company spreads crushed rock on farmers’ fields to facilitate carbon removal, which is crucial in the fight against global warming. The XPRIZE … Read more
Fyre Festival founder Billy McFarland has announced that he is selling the festival’s brand, citing challenges in producing a successful event. The decision comes after his second attempt at hosting a multiday music festival was canceled due to “challenges” and issues with permits. McFarland initially scheduled Fyre Festival 2 for May 30 to June 2 … Read more
The UK supreme court’s judgment on a case brought by a women’s group against Scotland’s Gender Representation on Public Boards Act has sent shockwaves across the country. The ruling clarifies that the word “woman” in equality law refers only to biological sex, upending years of legal interpretation. Some, like Isobel Montgomery, deputy editor at Guardian … Read more
The 2025 NFL Draft is just around the corner. Here’s what you need to know about watching the draft live. The first round will take place on Thursday, April 24, at 8 p.m. ET from Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Coverage will air across NFL Network, ESPN, and ESPN2, with streaming options available on … Read more
Director Ryan Coogler breaks out of his comfort zone with his first entirely original work, the horror film Sinners. Known for well-received hits like Fruitvale Station and Creed, as well as Black Panther, Coogler explores a strange and heady piece of horror set in the Jim Crow Deep South during a single evening. The film … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended its quality control program for testing milk and dairy products due to staff reductions. This move comes after 20,000 employees were fired as part of President Trump’s plans to shrink the federal workforce. The program was previously expected to continue despite HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy … Read more
Google warned users that access to their page has been denied due to suspected automation tool use. The issue may be caused by disabled or blocked JavaScript and/or cookies in the browser, commonly found in ad blockers. To resolve the problem, ensure that JavaScript is enabled and cookies are allowed on your browser. This will … Read more
Nintendo has been left “surprised” by the high demand for its upcoming Switch 2 console, with a staggering 2.2 million people entering a pre-order lottery in Japan alone. The company had anticipated an eight-year wait but is now scrambling to meet the expected demand. The winners of the first drawing will be announced on April … Read more
Cam Ward, the top quarterback prospect, expressed his confidence in joining the Tennessee Titans with the first overall pick on Thursday night. Despite not making any official announcement, Ward has discussed his thoughts on going to Nashville, citing his positive experience learning about the team and its organization. He described the Titans as “pretty elite” … Read more