Tesla’s Cybertruck, a premium electric vehicle touted by CEO Elon Musk as a visionary product, is struggling to gain traction in the market. Despite its record-breaking deliveries of 384,000 vehicles worldwide between April and June this year, which represents a 13.5% decline from last year, the company’s sales figures for specific models are opaque. The … Read more
A recent surge in measles cases has prompted the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to urge travelers to ensure they are vaccinated against measles before embarking on international trips. The highly contagious viral disease can spread quickly on planes, buses, or trains due to closed spaces and recycled air. Experts warn that … Read more
For almost two decades, the Apple TV has remained a niche product in Apple’s lineup. However, the new Apple TV 4K launching this fall may be the best chance yet to change that. The first Apple TV product was introduced before the iPhone and was initially referred to as a “hobby” project. In recent years, … Read more
The New York Times has released its definitive list of the top 100 films of the 21st century, and it’s a game-changer. This comprehensive ranking features over 500 influential directors, actors, and critics who have come together to identify the most iconic, groundbreaking, and impactful movies of the past two decades. The list was compiled … Read more
A new, more contagious COVID-19 variant, Nimbus (NB.1.8.1), is spreading this summer. According to Erin Carlson, a clinical professor and infectious disease expert, the variant’s increased ability to bind to cell receptors makes it more contagious than recent variants. Infected individuals are experiencing a painful sore throat, nicknamed “razor blade throat,” as well as gastrointestinal … Read more
At least 69 people have been killed by Israeli fire across Gaza on Thursday, rescuers say, amid an intensification of Israeli bombardment in the Palestinian territory. One air strike killed 15 people at a school-turned-shelter for displaced families in Gaza City. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it targeted a “key” Hamas operative based there, … Read more
A tourist was killed alongside two others when an elephant charged at them during a walking safari in Zambia’s Luangwa River National Park, according to police. The incident occurred 595km from Lusaka, the capital city. The tourists were accompanied by armed wildlife police officer and another person. The elephant was hit but continued its aggressive … Read more
The Earth’s rotation is accelerating unexpectedly, causing three remarkably shorter days this summer. Normally, each day on our planet lasts about 86,400 seconds, but from July 9 to Aug. 5, the clock will be shaved off by up to 1.51 milliseconds. Scientists attribute the shortening of days to the Moon’s position, as it affects the … Read more
Nvidia has unveiled its latest gaming GPU, dubbed the 5090D V2, just days before its scheduled release in China. The card is a variant of the existing RTX 5090, designed to circumvent US export restrictions on the region. The 5090D V2 boasts the same GB202 graphics chip and 21760 CUDA cores as its predecessor but … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending package has moved forward after passing the Senate on Tuesday. Key changes made by Republican senators include deeper cuts to safety-net programs like Medicaid, which provides health insurance for low-income individuals. The bill also accelerates the elimination of clean energy tax breaks, a move that critics argue … Read more