Joey Logano secured the pole position for Saturday’s Quaker State 400 NASCAR Cup Series race, with a lap time of 30.979 seconds identical to that of Josh Berry. The top eight starting spots were claimed by Ford drivers, including all three Team Penske cars. The qualifying session was cut short due to lightning delays and … Read more
A single ticket purchased in Virginia won the $348 million Mega Millions jackpot on Friday, June 27, 2025. The winning numbers were 18, 21, 29, 42, and 50, with the Mega Ball being 2. The jackpot reset to an estimated $50 million after Tuesday’s drawing, according to megamillions.com. Mega Millions drawings are held twice a … Read more
Microsoft is ending its iconic “blue screen of death” after 40 years, replacing it with a new black screen that aims to improve system recovery time. The change is part of the company’s Windows Resiliency Initiative, designed to increase security and resiliency in Windows systems. The blue screen, known for its bright blue color and … Read more
NASA has made a significant breakthrough in its Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) mission by orienting one of its scientific instruments, the Shallow Radar (SHARAD), to improve signal strength. The move allowed SHARAD to collect more accurate data about the Martian subsurface, shedding new light on the planet’s composition. The MRO spacecraft has five science instruments, … Read more
Geologists have made a groundbreaking discovery in the Nuvvuagittuq Greenstone Belt, a complex geological sequence dating back to 4.16 billion years ago. This find provides a rare window into Earth’s earliest times and offers crucial insights into the planet’s geologic history. The rarity of Hadean-age rocks, which are over 4.03 billion years old, makes it … Read more
US President Donald Trump concluded his week with a triumphant tone, celebrating a series of significant political victories both at home and abroad. The key accomplishments include: A successful US strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, which led to a “complete and total” ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Iran. Nato’s commitment to 5% defence … Read more
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has captured the first direct image of an exoplanet. The team used the Mid-Infrared Instrument to locate a planet-like object, TWA 7 b, with a mass similar to Saturn in its orbit around a nearby star. If confirmed, this marks the first time Webb has discovered a planet through a … Read more
The S&P 500 has reclaimed its February record peak after recovering from a 20% loss in recent months. Despite concerns over valuations, earnings, and market sentiment, the index has shown resilience. With forward projections higher than expected, Big Money is still under-invested, supporting prices. A strong market recovery suggests a potential exuberance phase ahead, but … Read more
Scientists have uncovered a long-lost secret about ancient squids. A team from Hokkaido University has developed an advanced technique to digitize fossils and discovered that these cephalopods were the ocean’s top predators 100 million years ago. The breakthrough allowed researchers to identify over 1,000 fossilized squid beaks, including 263 specimens of the ancient creatures themselves. … Read more
Scientists have discovered a treasure trove of ancient squid fossils, shedding new light on the marine ecosystem during the Cretaceous period. A study led by paleobiologist Shin Ikegami at Hokkaido University in Japan and Germany has uncovered 263 fossilized cephalopod beaks, including 40 previously unseen species. The findings suggest that squids were the most abundant … Read more