The Detroit Pistons are entering the NBA Draft without a first-round pick, but analysts believe they can still make a move in the second round. Jay Bilas, an NBA analyst, expects a lot of trades in this year’s draft, which could impact the Pistons’ chances. Nine teams currently lack a first-round pick, including the Pacers … Read more
For just under $120, a unique mini PC is on sale that surpasses the prices of popular competitors like Apple’s Mac Mini M4. The Yxk S15 Mini PC can run Linux and make it ideal for use as a mini NAS (Network-Attached Storage). Compared to its competitor, the Mac Mini M4 costs nearly $480. This … Read more
US President Donald Trump is weighing options to resolve the escalating conflict in the Middle East, including a possible US military strike against Iran. The decision comes amid rising global tensions and comes on the heels of a drone and missile attack by Russia on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv. Trump has cut short his appearance at … Read more
The US men’s national team got off to a rocky start in its second Gold Cup group stage match against Saudi Arabia, with a sluggish performance that left coach Mauricio Pochettino looking exasperated. The match took place at a half-full Q2 Stadium on a 96-degree evening, where the U.S. was locked 0-0 against an organized … Read more
A 30,000-inhabitant city in central Lithuania witnessed an explosion on May 16th, prompting Martyna Veronika Noreikaitė to respond as a paramedic. On her third year of service, Noreikait faced a crisis that would put her skills to the test. Martyna Veronika Noreikaitė felt unprepared for the massive explosion response in Jonava, Lithuania. As an ambulance … Read more
Blue Origin has signed contracts with the European Space Agency (ESA) and Thales to work on the development of Orbital Reef, a commercial space station set to launch later this year. The partnerships aim to provide essential services and equipment for the space station’s operations. Details of the agreements were not disclosed, but they mark … Read more
Israel and Iran exchanged strikes on Friday, a week into their war, with the US weighing its involvement in the conflict. President Donald Trump said he would delay deciding whether to join Israel’s air campaign against Iran for two weeks. US participation is likely to involve strikes against Iran’s underground Fordo uranium enrichment facility, considered … Read more
American Masters approached Marlee Matlin to create a documentary about her life, and she chose deaf director Shoshanna Stern to bring her vision to the screen. The resulting film, “Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore,” is an intimate look at Matlin’s experiences growing up in a hearing family, winning the Oscar for her role in “Children … Read more
Aflac, the largest US insurance provider for supplemental health insurance, has been breached by a sophisticated cybercrime group known as Scattered Spider. The hackers potentially stole sensitive information including Social Security numbers, insurance claims, and health records. The incident is part of a spree of hacks against the US insurance industry, leaving many companies on … Read more
A new study has found that a simple sitting-rising test can predict natural and cardiovascular causes of death in middle-aged and older adults. Researchers analyzed data from 4,282 adults aged 46-75 years, who underwent the test between 1998 and 2023. The results showed that those with higher scores on the test had significantly lower death … Read more