A SpaceX rocket launch is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The mission will involve launching a payload of Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit using a Falcon 9 rocket. The launch window begins at 11:18 p.m. EDT and is expected to last about two hours. Weather permitting, the launch can be … Read more
The Small Business Administration (SBA) will no longer accept new lenders into its Community Advantage loan program, which aims to provide capital to underserved businesses. The program’s existing lenders will be required to expand their capital reserves. The CA Small Business Lending Company program was introduced in 2011 as a pilot and has since expanded … Read more
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, and if you’re looking to upgrade your home theater or snag a second screen for your bedroom, office, or kids’ playroom, now is the time to act. Many top brands like Sony, Samsung, and Hisense are offering steep discounts on their latest TVs. We’ve scoured the market … Read more
A recent study has challenged the long-held notion that gout is caused by diet and drinking habits, suggesting that genetics play a more significant role in its development than previously thought. Conducted on genetic data from 2.6 million people across 13 cohorts, the research found 377 specific DNA regions linked to gout, including 149 new … Read more
NFL team Las Vegas Raiders selected Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty with a first-round pick in the 2025 draft. The key focus was on changing his unorthodox stance, reminiscent of Michael Myers from ‘Halloween’. Jeanty has agreed to modify it after a conversation with new coach Chip Kelly. Kelly began by comparing Jeanty’s playing … Read more
Denzel Washington got into a heated argument with an unnamed photographer at the Cannes Film Festival. The two exchanged words while Washington walked up the red carpet, but it’s unclear what sparked the confrontation. The photographer maintained a calm demeanor despite Washington’s anger, even grabbing his arm as he turned to leave. Washington appeared to … Read more
A groundbreaking experimental painkiller developed by researchers at Duke University holds promise in combating the opioid epidemic. Known as “SBI-810,” this innovative compound provides powerful pain relief without the addictive side effects associated with traditional opioids. According to Dr. Ru-Rong Ji, lead researcher, SBI-810’s unique mechanism targets a specific receptor in the brain and spinal … Read more
Home Depot stuck by its full-year sales forecast despite missing Wall Street’s first-quarter earnings estimates. In a call with CNBC, CFO Richard McPhail said the retailer plans not to raise prices due to higher tariffs. The company has diversified its merchandise sourcing and aims to maintain current pricing levels across its portfolio. More than half … Read more
The Chicago Sun-Times’ “Best of Summer” section published a guide to summer reads that features real authors and fake books, including some generated by artificial intelligence. The article suggests reading Tidewater by Isabel Allende and The Last Algorithm by Andy Weir, two books that do not exist. Many of the books on the list are … Read more
The US energy landscape is undergoing significant changes, driven by shifting government priorities, technological advancements, and growing concerns over climate change. Axios Pro’s comprehensive coverage provides an insider’s look at the key developments shaping policy and legislation in Washington. Key players are working to balance competing interests between fossil fuel industries, clean energy advocates, and … Read more