A family of five recently shared a viral post on social media after receiving a nearly $1,000 bill for breakfast at Disneyland’s Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures. The meal, priced at $142 per person with extras like lobster rolls and short ribs, left the father feeling sticker shocked when he saw the final total, including a … Read more
The Athletic has released its MLB All-Quarter Century team, and five Houston Astros made the cut. The team’s honorees were chosen by fans, showcasing the Astros’ dominance over the past 25 years. Jose Altuve is included as the best second baseman of the last quarter century. A seven-time Silver Slugger and one-time Gold Glove winner, … Read more
A new coronavirus variant, NB.1.8.1, is spreading globally and has been identified as the cause of a resurgence in Covid-19 cases in China and several Asian countries. Experts predict a possible increase in cases in Europe. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that this variant already represents about one-third of new Covid-19 … Read more
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce made his presence known during mandatory minicamp practices, pushing back on a reported 25-pound weight loss and setting high expectations for the upcoming season. According to Kelce, he aims to “be the best” as a teammate, leader, and player. Kelce acknowledged his mistakes in last year’s Super Bowl … Read more
Swiss-based company Venturi Space has unveiled the Mona Luna rover, designed for future lunar missions by the European Space Agency and France’s space agency CNES. Production will take place in Toulouse, France, with a planned completion date of 2030. Source: https://aviationweek.com/space/video-venturi-space-unveils-european-lunar-rover-paris-air-show
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a slight increase in fatal overdoses across the US, reversing a trend of 17 months of declines. The latest data, compiled in January, reveals an estimated 82,138 deaths during the 12-month period ending in January 2025, an increase of around 1,400 deaths … Read more
US chip giant Texas Instruments has pledged a historic investment of over $60 billion in the US, with plans to build or expand seven chip-making facilities at three sites in Texas and Utah, creating 60,000 jobs. The company described the move as the “largest investment in foundational semiconductor manufacturing in US history.” This follows similar … Read more
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) flights out of the Los Angeles area have more than doubled in the last month. The agency has conducted multiple raids in the region since June 6, resulting in the arrest of over 330 people, some of whom were flown out of the area. According to a volunteer immigration … Read more
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were spotted near Dodger Stadium in Elysian Park on Thursday morning, prompting a reaction from local officials and protesters. The agents, who wore tactical gear with covered faces, gathered near the stadium’s Gate E entrance before heading out to various locations. Los Angeles City Council District 1 workers … Read more
The world’s largest digital camera, housed at the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile, has captured unparalleled images of the night sky. Measuring about a small car in size, the camera features a grid of sensors sealed in a vacuum and cooled to minus 148°F, resulting in high-quality images with minimal grain or speckles. Each … Read more