Wendy McMahon, top executive at CBS News, has resigned amid President Trump’s increasing pressure against the news operation. In a farewell memo to employees, McMahon stated that she and the company no longer agree on the path forward, leading her to step down for new leadership. The move comes as a significant blow to CBS … Read more
In Season 2, Episode 6 of HBO’s ‘The Last of Us,’ Joel finally reveals a truth left unspoken in the original game. The episode expands on a scene from the first season, known for its tender portrayal of Bill and Frank’s relationship. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/tv/2025/05/18/the-last-of-us-season-2-episode-6-recap
A geomagnetic storm triggered by a solar flare and coronal mass ejection caused widespread aurora displays across the US on May 17-18. However, just hours after the storm passed, a bright white streak appeared in the southwestern sky, leaving observers wondering what it was. Initially thought to be STEVE, a rare band of light caused … Read more
A recent study by planetary scientists has cast doubt on the possibility of water flow on present-day Mars, using machine learning to analyze a massive dataset of slope streak features. The research suggests that these streaks are likely caused by dry processes such as wind and dust activity, rather than liquid flows. The feature, known … Read more
Nvidia’s stock price fell 2.3% in early Friday trading despite a major announcement that could boost its reach in the global AI infrastructure market. The chip giant opened up its server platform to rivals, which was seen as a positive move by many analysts. However, some investors remain cautious due to concerns over export restrictions … Read more
Mortgage rates have surged above 7% following Moody’s downgrade of the US credit rating. The credit-rating agency cut the country’s sovereign debt rating from Aa1 to Aaa, stripping it of its triple-A rating. This move pushed bond prices up, increasing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage by 12 basis points to 7.04%. The housing market is struggling … Read more
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Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6’s (GTA 6) recent delay was less than six months. He made the statement while speaking to CNBC, saying that the game’s new release date is May 26, 2026. This suggests that the original release window for GTA 6 was likely in late November or … Read more
A massive solar flare is expected to hit the Earth in the coming days and weeks, potentially causing blackouts and disruptions. The Sun’s most active region is currently rotating towards our planet, bringing spectacular auroras and high-energy space weather. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory recently captured an X2.7 solar flare, which triggered radio blackouts across parts … Read more
Apple is reportedly working on allowing European users to switch their default voice assistant from Siri to a third-party option, as the company struggles to keep up with competitors in the AI race. The move comes after indefinite delays to AI-powered Siri upgrades originally planned for March 31. Regulatory pressure and concerns about the future … Read more