US singer Chris Brown has been denied bail by an English court on a serious assault charge, casting doubt over his upcoming world tour. The 36-year-old is accused of inflicting grievous bodily harm at a London nightclub in 2023. He was arrested in Manchester and will face trial on June 13. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/us-singer-chris-brown-remanded-custody-by-uk-court-over-alleged-assault-2025-05-16
The US Food and Drug Administration has given marketing clearance to a blood test aimed at diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease in adults 55 years old and older. The Lumipulse G pTau217/ß-Amyloid 1-42 Plasma Ratio test will help identify the presence of amyloid plaques in the brain, which are hallmarks of the disease. Developed by Fujirebio Diagnostics … Read more
SpaceX successfully launched another batch of its Starlink internet satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on May 16. The Falcon 9 rocket carrying 26 Starlink spacecraft lifted off at 9:43 a.m. EDT, followed by the first stage landing on the SpaceX drone ship “Of Course I Still Love You” just eight minutes later. … Read more
Doom: The Dark Ages offers a larger campaign experience compared to its predecessors, with 22 missions that vary in length and structure. While the typical chaos of modern Doom games is present, some chapters feature open objectives, while others introduce new mechanics and enemies. The game’s pace can be challenging to determine, as each mission … Read more
The US Supreme Court heard a case where the Trump administration asked for permission to enforce an executive order ending birthright citizenship. However, the main issue wasn’t about the order itself but rather whether courts should be able to stop its implementation. The Solicitor General suggested that President Trump would likely enforce the order until … Read more
The Washington Capitals were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Carolina Hurricanes with a 3-1 loss in Game 5 of their best-of-7 Eastern Conference Second Round series. The Hurricanes, who outshot the Capitals 116-76 at 5-on-5 and had a significant advantage in shot attempts, dominated the series. The Capitals’ struggles began in the … Read more
US consumer sentiment has reached its lowest level in three years, with households bracing for a potential surge in inflation due to tariffs. The University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers reported a decline in morale among Republicans, suggesting that even President Trump’s base is concerned about the economic impact of his trade policy. The survey … Read more
A trend is emerging among the world’s wealthiest individuals, with many accelerating their philanthropic efforts as governments reduce funding for social programs. Bill Gates’ announcement that the Gates Foundation will close its doors in 2045 marks a notable example of this shift. The foundation, which was established at the turn of the millennium, has pledged … Read more
Nintendo has announced plans to update a handful of popular Switch games to run better on the upcoming Switch 2 console. The improvements vary per game, but they include optimizations for larger screens, improved frame rates, HDR support, and GameShare capabilities. The list of affected games includes ARMS, Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain, Captain … Read more
NASA’s Perseverance rover captured a stunning view of Deimos, the smaller moon of Mars, on March 1, 2025. The image shows Deimos shining in the dark sky before sunrise, with the help of the rover’s long-exposure time to capture the low light conditions. The rover took 16 individual shots and combined them into a single … Read more