A new study by NASA has revealed that cleanrooms used to prepare spacecraft for launch are home to a staggering 26 new bacterial species. The discovery has significant implications, as these “extremophile” microorganisms possess genes that make them resistant to decontamination and radiation. The researchers found that many of the newly discovered species carried genetic … Read more
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has issued a warning to investors, cautioning against complacency due to various risks including inflation, geopolitics, and credit spreads. He believes that elevated inflation and stagflation are more likely than thought, with asset prices remaining high. Additionally, Dimon notes that credit spreads do not currently account for potential market downturns, making … Read more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved Verizon’s $20 billion deal for Frontier, following the telecom giant’s decision to drop its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies. The move comes after FCC Chairman Brendan Carr criticized the company’s policies as “invidious forms of discrimination” that violate federal law. Verizon agreed to end its DEI policies … Read more
A new study has found that nearly one in four American children live with a parent struggling with substance use disorder. The research estimates 19 million U.S. kids have at least one parent affected by alcohol or other substances, with alcohol being the most commonly used substance among parents. Source: https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2025/05/19/substance-use-disorder-parents
US President Donald Trump has called for “immediate” talks between Russia and Ukraine to establish a ceasefire in the conflict-torn region. The announcement comes as Moscow is ready to engage in future peace talks with Ukraine. Zelenskiy Seeks High-Level Diplomacy Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has also expressed his desire for high-level talks with Russia and … Read more
El Salvador’s National Civil Police arrested Ruth Eleonora López, a renowned human rights attorney, on Sunday night. López, who serves as Chief Legal Officer for Anti-Corruption at the human rights group Cristosal, has become a prominent critic of President Nayib Bukele’s regime. According to representatives from Cristosal and reports in Salvadoran media, López was taken … Read more
Former Google executive John Giannandrea advocated for Google’s Gemini chatbot over OpenAI’s ChatGPT for Apple’s first chatbot integration with Siri last year. Despite concerns about ChatGPT’s data protection, Apple announced the integration in 2024 and made it available to users in December. The feature allows users to tap ChatGPT when Siri can’t answer a question. … Read more
Indianapolis 500 two-time defending champion Josef Newgarden and his teammate Will Power will start from the final two spots on the grid after their teams were penalized for violating IndyCar rules during qualifying weekend. The penalties come as a result of unapproved changes made to the rear attenuator, a safety device designed to absorb and … Read more
Comedian and former Vine star Brittany Furlan has come forward about a shocking catfishing scandal involving Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee. The 38-year-old revealed she was “catfished” by someone posing as Falling in Reverse frontman Ronnie Radke on Snapchat, leading to her husband accusing the real Ronnie of cheating. Furlan shared screenshots of her exchanges … Read more
Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy completed his Grand Slam last month but struggled at the PGA Championship in Charlotte, finishing 47th with a 3-over score. The controversy surrounding McIlroy’s driver, which was deemed non-conforming by the USGA, likely contributed to his decision not to speak with media members. McIlroy, who is endorsed by TaylorMade, had … Read more