Heavy rains have pounded South Korea, killing four people and forcing over 1,300 evacuations. The torrential downpour has caused widespread flooding in several cities, with residents describing it as a “once-in-a-century event”. The worst-affected city, Seosan on the west coast, received over 400mm of rain in just half a day, according to the weather agency. … Read more
Felix Baumgartner’s fatal paragliding crash occurred on Thursday afternoon near the Adriatic Sea in central Italy’s Marche region. Witnesses reported a loud boom before the crash, which was followed by the occupant spinning out of control and crashing next to a swimming pool. Baumgartner, 56, was renowned for being the first skydiver to fall faster … Read more
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR chief Kristin Cabot have been placed on leave after being spotted canoodling on a Coldplay concert “kiss cam” Wednesday night, according to a report. The company announced an investigation into the alleged affair, but sources claim Byron and Cabot were immediately put on leave after the incident exposed their … Read more
A surge in positive COVID-19 cases has been reported across the Bay Area, particularly in San Francisco, according to UCSF’s Dr. Monica Ghandi. The increase is attributed to two new subvariants of the omicron family: Nimbus and Spartus. These variants have re-emerged this summer, leading to a rise in new cases. Symptoms of these subvariants … Read more
NASA has shared the closest-ever video of the sun, capturing mesmerizing footage of dancing solar wind and flying particles. The Parker Solar Probe flew through the sun’s corona, coming within 3.8 million miles from its surface, and sent back stunning images that showcase the phenomenon in unprecedented detail. The Wide-Field Imager (WISPR) on board the … Read more
Comedian and political commentator Stephen Colbert has announced that CBS will cancel his talk show “The Late Show” starting May 2026. The decision comes amid controversy surrounding a settlement between President Donald Trump and Paramount Global, CBS’s parent company. CBS stated that the cancellation was due to financial reasons, not related to the show’s performance … Read more
A new study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that a high-calorie diet is more likely to cause obesity than a lack of exercise. The research analyzed data from over 4,200 adults across six continents and found that consuming ultra-processed foods like processed meats and snack cakes was strongly … Read more
Donkey Kong Bananza is the latest single-player Switch game from Nintendo’s esteemed 3D Mario series team, and it sets a new standard for quality on the console. The game follows Donkey Kong as he navigates various worlds to rescue his kidnapped friend Pauline, with each level offering an exciting blend of exploration, platforming, and combat. … Read more
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Sarepta Therapeutics’ shares plummeted over 30% on Friday as the company’s approved gene therapy, Elevidys, is under scrutiny by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The agency has requested that Sarepta voluntarily stop shipments of the treatment due to concerns over patient deaths. Elevidys was initially granted conditional approval for patients between 4 and 5 … Read more