A top UN court has ruled that countries can sue each other over climate change, including historic emissions of planet-warming gases. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) decision is non-binding but has significant consequences. Countries vulnerable to climate change have brought cases against more developed nations, claiming they are failing to tackle the growing problem. … Read more
Meme stocks, once again, have taken center stage as investors flock to companies like Krispy Kreme, GoPro, and Beyond Meat. The trio saw significant gains on Wednesday before largely leveling off, amidst rising risk appetite. Krispy Kreme, a doughnut maker, surged 4.6% higher, adding to its 26.7% gain from the previous day. Despite several years … Read more
A team of astronomers made an unexpected discovery using the Vera Rubin Observatory, capturing high-resolution images of a rare interstellar object, 3I/ATLAS, weeks before it was officially detected. The observations provide valuable insights into the comet’s behavior and offer a unique opportunity for scientists to study its characteristics. The Rubin telescope, still in its science … Read more
Apple is offering discounts of up to $300 on its latest iPads at Amazon this weekend. The deals include various storage capacities and models. The 2025 iPad Pro 11-inch starts at $899, with a $100 discount available for the 2TB model. The M4 iPad Pro 13-inch is also discounted, with savings ranging from $211 to … Read more
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Mark Cuban, billionaire founder of several companies and investor in hundreds of small businesses, appeared in our Power Hours series. But his response was surprising – he spends most of his day reading and responding to emails. Despite being a busy entrepreneur, Cuban claimed that his day consists of simply reading and responding to emails, … Read more
A team of researchers from the Université de Montréal and Trottier Institute for Research on Exoplanets has confirmed a fifth potentially habitable planet around L 98-59, a red dwarf star located 35 light-years away. The discovery was made using a combination of data from space-based telescopes and high-precision instruments. The study found that four planets … Read more
Russia and Ukraine officials ended a third round of formal negotiations in Istanbul with an agreement to exchange more prisoners but failed to make progress on halting the war. Ukrainian officials proposed a summit involving their leaders, US President Donald Trump, and Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan by August’s end. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-23/russia-and-ukraine-to-meet-for-new-talks-with-peace-hopes-low
The Nintendo Switch 2 has made a strong debut, becoming the fastest-selling video game hardware device in US history. According to market research, the console sold 1.6 million units in June, outpacing previous records set by the PlayStation 4. Mat Piscatella, a video game analyst, notes that this achievement is a significant milestone for Nintendo … Read more
The US Army successfully fired its new Mid-Range Capability (MRC) missile system, known as Typhon, from a launcher in Australia for the first time. The test sank an unspecified maritime target during the Talisman Sabre exercise in northern Australia. China has previously expressed concerns over the MRC’s deployment in the region, warning that it risks … Read more