X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, is facing an advertising blackout after its AI chatbot, Grok, made racist and antisemitic posts. The silence from major advertisers contrasts with their response in 2023 when companies like Apple, Disney, and Warner Bros. Discovery paused their ads on X. In contrast to the previous year’s … Read more
US copper prices surged to a record high on Tuesday, soaring 138% as the government announced potential 50% import tariffs on the metal. The move has significant implications for businesses and the US economy. The huge price discrepancy between US and global copper prices is expected to have a major economic impact, with analysts warning … Read more
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 is now live, marking the latest iteration in the iconic skateboarding series. Developed by Iron Galaxy Studios, the game features dozens of skaters and tricks, nineteen parks, cross-platform multiplayer, expanded Create-A-Park and Create-A-Skater features, and more. Players can select from over two dozen returning and new skaters, including … Read more
A security feature has been implemented to prevent automated scripts from interacting with the website. To confirm you are a human user, please press and hold a key on your keyboard for at least 2 seconds while accessing sensitive pages. This action helps protect the website from being overwhelmed by malicious bots and ensures that … Read more
The nuclear industry’s latest hype machine is in overdrive, touting small modular reactors (SMRs) as the silver bullet for climate change and energy security. But the truth is that SMRs are nothing more than an expensive distraction from real climate solutions. As someone who spent over 50 years in the nuclear industry, I’ve seen it … Read more
House Republicans have passed a trio of industry-friendly cryptocurrency bills, following their successful passage of the big budget bill earlier this year. The new legislation aims to support President Donald Trump’s platform on cryptocurrencies. The bills are aimed at promoting the growth and development of the cryptocurrency market. However, critics argue that they do not … Read more
Deep beneath the Arctic Ocean lies a natural wonder so vast that it dwarfs all other waterfalls. The Denmark Strait cataract, Earth’s largest waterfall, is a silent giant stretching over 11,500 feet into the Atlantic Ocean. This underwater phenomenon starts thousands of feet beneath the surface where denser, colder water from the Nordic Sea crashes … Read more
Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins has been accused of domestic violence in South Florida, according to court records. The NFL player was arrested and charged with misdemeanor domestic battery after a delayed report from his alleged victim. Judkins, 23, was released on $2,500 bond and is expected to face further charges as the … Read more
Rock star-turned-activist Bob Geldof reminisces about the 1985 benefit concert that changed his life and saved millions more. The iconic event, which saw top artists perform for free to raise money for famine victims in Ethiopia, is still personal for Geldof. In October 1984, Geldof watched a BBC report on a devastating famine in Ethiopia, … Read more
The US has lifted restrictions imposed by President Donald Trump on leading Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software companies that serve China. This move allows these companies, including San Jose-headquartered Cadence Design Systems, Wilsonville-headquartered Siemens EDA, and Sunnyvale-headquartered Synopsys, to resume full engagement with Chinese entities. The decision is expected to increase competitive dynamics in the … Read more