GameStop has announced significant price hikes for Microsoft’s Xbox gaming products, including consoles, controllers, headsets, and first-party games. The price of the Xbox Series S and Series X consoles will increase, as well as those of controllers and headsets. First-party games will now cost $79.99, a jump from the industry standard price of $59.99. GameStop … Read more
Alan Alda has given his seal of approval to Netflix’s new TV series reboot of “The Four Seasons,” a romantic comedy inspired by his 1981 classic film. The legendary actor praised the show at its New York City premiere, calling it a “beautiful job” and expressing his admiration for creator Tina Fey. Alda visited Fey, … Read more
Giant Bomb’s fate is uncertain following a power struggle with parent company Fandom over editorial control. In recent weeks, Dan Ryckert, creative director of Giant Bomb, announced he would no longer appear on the show. Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti also parted ways with the site, citing concerns about editorial interference. Giant Bomb’s content is … Read more
Recent research from the Treebak Group at the University of Copenhagen has challenged the idea that low levels of NAD⁺, a molecule essential for energy production in cells, drive aging and frailty. A study published in Cell Metabolism found that reducing skeletal muscle NAD+ levels in mice by 85% did not accelerate aging or impair … Read more
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) plans to end the subaward process that has been under scrutiny since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The policy change will first impact foreign subaward recipients and aim to eventually include domestic subawards as well. A subaward occurs when a grant recipient redirects funds to a third party, such as … Read more
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has asked the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to develop new guidelines for treating measles with medication and vitamins, a move that comes amid criticism over his comments on the disease’s treatment. Critics have accused Kennedy of spreading misinformation about measles and its treatment, particularly regarding … Read more
Vatican firefighters installed a chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel to signal the election of a new pope, accelerating preparations for the conclave scheduled for May 7. The chimney will burn ballots cast by cardinals every two rounds of voting, producing black smoke if no new pope is chosen. However, if there is … Read more
Deepfakes are everywhere on the internet, with AI-powered tools creating fake audio, images, or videos that deceive people into believing what’s real isn’t. These manipulations can range from altering someone’s appearance to impersonating a person in a scam or damaging their reputation. The technology has improved significantly, allowing it to be easily created and disseminated. … Read more
The Los Angeles Clippers advanced to Game 7 by defeating the Denver Nuggets 111-105 in a thrilling contest. The decisive win came after James Harden’s early explosive performance, which set the tone for the game. Harden scored 21 points in the first half, utilizing his downhill drive and smart passes to exploit the Nuggets’ defense. … Read more
US stocks surged to their longest winning streak in two decades, driven by optimism over trade talks between the US and China, which revealed a stronger-than-expected jobs market. The S&P 500 index rose 1.5% to 5,686, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq also gaining over 1%. This is the ninth consecutive positive trading … Read more