The Washington Capitals were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Carolina Hurricanes with a 3-1 loss in Game 5 of their best-of-7 Eastern Conference Second Round series. The Hurricanes, who outshot the Capitals 116-76 at 5-on-5 and had a significant advantage in shot attempts, dominated the series. The Capitals’ struggles began in the … Read more
US consumer sentiment has reached its lowest level in three years, with households bracing for a potential surge in inflation due to tariffs. The University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers reported a decline in morale among Republicans, suggesting that even President Trump’s base is concerned about the economic impact of his trade policy. The survey … Read more
A trend is emerging among the world’s wealthiest individuals, with many accelerating their philanthropic efforts as governments reduce funding for social programs. Bill Gates’ announcement that the Gates Foundation will close its doors in 2045 marks a notable example of this shift. The foundation, which was established at the turn of the millennium, has pledged … Read more
Nintendo has announced plans to update a handful of popular Switch games to run better on the upcoming Switch 2 console. The improvements vary per game, but they include optimizations for larger screens, improved frame rates, HDR support, and GameShare capabilities. The list of affected games includes ARMS, Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain, Captain … Read more
NASA’s Perseverance rover captured a stunning view of Deimos, the smaller moon of Mars, on March 1, 2025. The image shows Deimos shining in the dark sky before sunrise, with the help of the rover’s long-exposure time to capture the low light conditions. The rover took 16 individual shots and combined them into a single … Read more
NASA’s Perseverance rover has made history by capturing the first-ever surface footage of a Martian aurora, a phenomenon previously observed from orbit but never from the planet’s surface. The discovery opens up new possibilities for auroral research and confirms that auroras could be visible to future astronauts on Mars. Auroras occur when charged particles from … Read more
A team of researchers from Kyushu University has identified the gene behind orange fur in domestic cats, revealing a complex mechanism that governs pigment production and skin cell activity. The discovery sheds light on why most orange tabbies are male, while calicos and tortoiseshell coats are nearly always female. According to the study published in … Read more
Nintendo of America has officially opened its second U.S. store in Union Square, San Francisco, at 331 Powell St., marking a significant milestone for the city’s historical shopping district. The two-level store promises an immersive experience for video-game fans of all ages, featuring exclusive items like Mario plushies and Pokémon cookware. Online reservations are required … Read more
Papua New Guinea has declared a polio outbreak, prompting an immediate vaccination campaign to combat the highly infectious disease. The World Health Organisation (WHO) warned that if left unaddressed, the outbreak could spread beyond the country’s borders. According to WHO representative Sevil Huseynova, less than half of the population is immunised against polio, which has … Read more
President Donald Trump visited one of the world’s largest mosques in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, a gesture that has raised eyebrows given his past comments on Muslims. The US president removed his shoes as he arrived, adhering to Islamic customs and marking an apparent first for him. This display of cultural sensitivity comes after a … Read more