The White House has released its budget proposal for fiscal year 2026, which includes a significant cut in NASA funding. The proposed 24% reduction would result in $18.8 billion for NASA next year, down from the current $24.8 billion. The cuts will primarily affect Earth science and space divisions, with spending reductions of $1.2 billion … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s recent visit to the Middle East saw shifts in US policy towards Yemen, Iran, and Syria, but a concerning lack of action against Israel over its treatment of Gaza. The US-Israeli plan to provide humanitarian aid to Gaza, which has been used as a tool of war by Israel, allows the … Read more
Researchers propose that distinct mindfulness practices may be more effective for specific anxiety types, such as chronic worry and hypervigilance. Focused attention meditation may benefit those who struggle with constant worry, while open monitoring may help individuals experiencing physical symptoms of anxiety like rapid heartbeat or sweaty palms. The proposed framework aims to match anxiety … Read more
A California woman has filed a class action lawsuit against S.C. Johnson, the maker of Ziploc, alleging that some products contain undisclosed microplastics that mislead and harm consumers. Linda Cheslow, a resident of Santa Rosa, California, claims that certain Ziploc bags and containers labeled as “microwave safe” and “freezer” release microplastics when used in these … Read more
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Apple has officially launched its more advanced “CarPlay Ultra” feature, designed to provide greatly expanded functionality in cars. The update brings a consistent look and feel to the driving experience, integrating information from both the vehicle’s screens and an iPhone. Key features of CarPlay Ultra include real-time content on instrument clusters, allowing drivers to display … Read more
Ziploc’s parent company, S.C. Johnson, is under fire for allegedly misleading consumers about the safety of its plastic bags. A class action lawsuit filed by a California resident claims that the bags contain polyethylene and polypropylene, which can release microplastics when heated or frozen, posing potential health risks. The suit states that Ziploc’s marketing as … Read more
A security issue has been reported with the Varnish cache server, resulting in an “Access Denied” error. The error code is 54113. A specific request details the incident: a cache key named IAD with timestamps 1747613230 and 2314107633 triggered the denial. Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/paul-goldschmidt-cody-bellinger-lift-yankees-past-mets
Barcelona’s recent dominance came to an end as they suffered a 2-1 loss at home to Villarreal, despite having crowned La Liga champions just days prior. Lamine Yamal and Fermin Lopez scored for the hosts, but Ayoze Perez and Tajon Buchanan replied for the visitors, securing their spot in the top five and Champions League … Read more
A technical issue has caused the Times of Israel website to experience difficulties. The site is currently unavailable, prompting users to enable JavaScript and cookies in order to access its content. The cause of the issue is unclear at this time, but efforts are being made to resolve it as soon as possible. Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/eager-for-political-wins-trump-was-never-going-to-wait-around-for-israel