The exploration of Joel and Ellie’s relationship has led the writers of The Last of Us to new questions about Joel’s past. How did he get his programming? How did he develop his savior complex? What inspired him to protect with violence? In the sixth episode, “The Price,” showrunners Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin, along … Read more
Southwest Airlines has announced a new policy requiring passengers to keep battery packs and other portable charging devices visible during flights due to fire risk concerns. As of May 28, the airline will prohibit storing these items in bags or overhead bins while they are in use. The move aims to enhance crew response times … Read more
Banu Mushtaq has made history by winning the International Booker Prize with her short fiction collection “Heart Lamp”. Translated by Deepa Bhasthi, this marks a first for both the translated work and the language of origin – Kannada. The award recognizes Karnataka’s official language in India as a publishing milestone. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/books/2025/05/20/heart-lamp-by-banu-mushtaq-wins-international-booker-prize
Former President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis is a reminder to prioritize early detection and screenings for various cancers. For women, it starts in their 20s with breast health checks and cervical cancer screenings every five years after age 25. HPV vaccination is also recommended at this age. In the 40s, men and women begin … Read more
President Donald Trump continued his escalating feud with billionaire musician Bruce Springsteen this week, as Springsteen released a live album containing some of his Trump-critical speeches on streaming platforms. The move comes after Trump renewed his social media attacks against the singer in a Truth Social video. The live album features songs and spoken interludes … Read more
Walmart has released a new 4K Google TV box that could be a better alternative to Google’s discontinued Chromecast line. The Onn 4K Plus Streaming Device, priced at $29.88, offers support for Dolby Vision HDR content, a feature previously available only in the pricier Onn 4K Pro model. The device is more affordable than its … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is failing to communicate with the public about growing infectious diseases. Despite a surge in cases of measles, salmonella, listeria, and other illnesses, the agency’s website has not been updated in over a month. Public health experts warn that the CDC’s lack of communication puts people’s lives … Read more
The United States has the highest national debt in the world, with a staggering $36 trillion owed to lenders. This represents 122% of the country’s annual economic output and is growing by about $1 trillion every three months. To understand this, debt is simply the total amount of money the US government owes to its … Read more
A new assessment framework for traumatic brain injury (TBI) aims to provide a more accurate prognosis and improve recovery time. Developed by Dr. Cathra Halabi, director of UCSF’s Neurorecovery Clinic, the framework focuses on gathering detailed medical and social histories of patients. This information helps identify factors that may affect recovery, such as age, sex, … Read more
Astronomers have discovered a puzzling cosmic orb with an almost perfect spherical shape in the outskirts of the Milky Way galaxy. The object, named Telios, is a supernova remnant that is eerily symmetrical and faintly glowing. Despite its unusual features, scientists are unsure about its exact location, size, and formation. Telios was detected in radio … Read more