JD Vance, a prominent Trump supporter and author, has expressed his support for bitcoin, touting its emergence during a time of heightened tensions between the US and other countries. Vance is one of several pro-Trump cryptocurrency investors who believe that digital currencies will play a significant role in shaping the future of global trade. As … Read more
Southwest Airlines will begin charging for checked bags starting this week, the airline announced on Tuesday. The fee structure will be as follows: $35 for the first checked bag and $45 for the second. This change applies to all existing flight itineraries changed after May 28, and new bookings. The move aims to align with … Read more
Charlie Woods, the 16-year-old son of golfing great Tiger Woods, won his first American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) title on Wednesday. The victory came in a three-shot win at the Team TaylorMade Invitational in Florida. In the final round, Charlie mixed two bogeys with eight birdies to achieve a six-under-par 66 on the Black Course … Read more
Nuclear startups are rapidly developing test reactors in an effort to accelerate the transition to cleaner energy sources. As governments worldwide prioritize the adoption of sustainable technologies, these companies are racing against time to bring their innovative reactor designs to life. The push for nuclear energy is driven by concerns about climate change and energy … Read more
President Donald Trump has long been an advocate for the crypto industry, taking steps in his second term to support it. He appointed friendly regulators, created a US digital asset stockpile, dropped prosecutions, and pardoned those involved in the industry. Now, these moves have a personal impact. The crypto market’s performance directly affects the value … Read more
China has shifted from being one of the biggest lenders to the developing world to becoming its largest debt collector, according to a new report by Australia’s Lowy Institute. The Belt and Road Initiative, which includes funding for railways, ports, and roads, began winding down before the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a significant decrease in … Read more
The Last of Us season 2 finale has sparked controversy with its inclusion of a disturbing scene cut from the original game. Showrunner Neill Druckmann confirmed that this scene, where Ellie is captured by the Seraphites, was intentionally left out due to time constraints. In the scene, Ellie is taken to an island where the … Read more
Researchers have discovered that combining two cancer drugs, rapamycin and trametinib, can prolong the lifespan of mice by around 30 percent. The combination therapy also improves the animals’ health in older age, reducing chronic inflammation and slowing cancer onset. The study’s authors believe that these findings may be applicable to humans, as both rapamycin and … Read more
Astronomers have discovered a strange new object in the Milky Way galaxy, emitting X-rays around every 44 minutes. The object, located 15,000 light-years away, is thought to be either a highly magnetized dead star or something exotic and unknown. The discovery was made using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, which spotted the X-ray emissions by chance … Read more
The Florida Panthers fell short against the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday, losing 3-0 at home. Logan Stankoven scored the game’s first goal, helping Frederik Andersen secure a crucial win for the Hurricanes. Sebastian Aho and Jordan Staal added empty-netters to seal the victory. The Panthers’ power play failed to deliver, passing up multiple scoring chances. … Read more