In the Season 1 premiere of Countdown, a surprise cameo by This Is Us star Milo Ventimiglia sets off a chain of events that drives the plot of the show. Creator Derek Haas reveals that he was lucky to have Ventimiglia on board for the episode. Ventimiglia plays Darden, an agent at the Department of … Read more
Tesla’s new car sales in Europe plummeted 27.9% year-over-year in May, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA). The US electric vehicle maker’s market share dropped to 1.2%, down from 1.8% last year. The decline is attributed to customers switching to cheaper Chinese electric vehicles. Chinese manufacturers maintained their strong momentum in … Read more
Scientists have discovered a deadly fungus found in ancient tombs that may hold the key to new treatments for leukemia. Aspergillus flavus, also known as the “king’s curse” fungus, has been linked to fatal lung infections and even death among tomb explorers. However, researchers say it now holds promise as a treatment for leukemia after … Read more
Country music star LeeAnn Rimes shared a hilarious story about her recent stage mishap, where she lost a bridge tooth during a live performance. The incident happened during her show’s rendition of the song “One Way Ticket.” Suddenly, Rimes felt something pop in her mouth and realized one of her bridge teeth had fallen out. … Read more
US lawmakers are considering a landmark vote on cryptocurrency legislation next month. The proposal includes rules for dollar-pegged stablecoins and a broader market structure bill, which would divide oversight of digital assets among regulators. The timing is uncertain due to disagreements over the “big, beautiful bill” passed by Senate Republicans. President Donald Trump has called … Read more
A deadly bombing in Gaza has claimed the lives of seven Israeli troops, making it one of Israel’s deadliest days in the conflict with Hamas militants. The attack occurred on Tuesday and drew attention back to the ongoing war between Israel and Iran. According to Palestinian health officials, Israeli attacks have killed 79 people over … Read more
Harness has made its Harness AI Test Automation tool generally available as the industry’s first AI-native, end-to-end test automation solution. The tool introduces “intent-based testing,” a revolutionary approach where users describe what they want tested in natural language rather than writing test scripts. The AI agent then figures out how to execute and validate the … Read more
Auroras may be visible tonight (June 25) across 14 US states as a stream of solar wind from the sun is forecast to trigger moderate geomagnetic storms, potentially causing auroral activity. According to NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center, the Kp index will peak at 5.67, indicating stronger auroral activity. These conditions could push the auroral … Read more
Focus Features and Working Title Films have announced that Daisy Edgar-Jones will lead a new adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel Sense and Sensibility. The film, directed by Georgia Oakley and produced by Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner, marks the companies’ return to Austen’s work after collaborating on Oscar-winning Pride & Prejudice and Emma. The … Read more
The US housing market is showing signs of slowing down, with home prices rising only 2.7% in April compared to a year earlier. This is the smallest annual price gain in nearly two years, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index. The decline raises concerns that prices may be entering … Read more