Europe Leads in Media Freedom Despite Global Decline

European nations have secured the top spots in the world for press freedom, according to the annual Reporters Without Borders World Press Freedom Index. The region boasts the freest media globally, with Norway taking the lead in 2023, followed by Estonia and the Netherlands. Despite this success, Southern and Eastern Europe are struggling to catch … Read more

US Job Growth Remains Steady Amid Trade Uncertainty

The US economy showed signs of resilience with 177,000 new jobs added in April, a robust pace that countered deepening uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s trade policies. Economists expect these policies to negatively impact hiring plans over the coming months due to ongoing trade tensions. Despite the uncertainty, the unemployment rate held steady at 3.6%, … Read more

Ancient Egyptian Coffins Depict Milky Way Galaxy

A recent study suggests that ancient depictions of the Egyptian sky goddess Nut may represent one of the earliest visual interpretations of the Milky Way galaxy. Astrophysicist Or Graur analyzed 125 images of Nut across 555 ancient Egyptian coffins, dated back nearly 5,000 years. In only a few depictions, Nut is shown with a black … Read more

Rubio Condemns German Intelligence’s Classification of AfD as Extremist Party

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has criticized a decision by Germany’s domestic intelligence agency to classify the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as an extremist organization, citing it as “tyranny in disguise”. The move grants authorities increased oversight and surveillance over the AfD. Rubio stated that the true extremism lies in the establishment’s … Read more

Soviet Venus Lander May Have Lost Parachute During Reentry

The Soviet Cosmos 482 Venus probe, launched in 1972, is set to reenter Earth’s atmosphere on May 10. Satellite trackers have captured new images of the spacecraft, revealing a compact ball in orbit. While some believe this could be the lander module/capsule intended for parachute deployment onto Venus’ surface, others speculate that it may have … Read more

NASA Astronauts Complete Historic 5th All-Female Spacewalk

NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers made history with the fifth all-female spacewalk, moving an antenna and partially preparing the International Space Station for a new set of solar arrays. The 5-hour, 44-minute extravehicular activity (EVA) took place on May 1, with the duo accomplishing most of their planned tasks but deferring some due … Read more

Daniel Ricciardo Partners with Racing Bulls F1 Academy Team

Daniel Ricciardo has announced a new partnership with the Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Academy team. His lifestyle brand, Enchanté, will serve as their official apparel partner. The collaboration includes featuring the Enchanté logo on F1 Academy driver Rafaela Ferreira’s car and the team kit. Ricciardo stated that his brand aligns with the fun … Read more

NotebookLM Now Available on Android App Store

Google has released its highly anticipated AI-powered tool, NotebookLM, in a mobile app format, offering users a more seamless experience. The app is now live on the Google Play Store, but it’s not yet available for download. However, interested users can pre-register to receive notifications when the app becomes available. NotebookLM leverages Google’s advanced AI … Read more