The Trump administration has allowed Nvidia to sell a lower-level AI chip, H20, to China, reversing a ban imposed just three months ago. This move marks a significant shift in the US approach towards China, as officials prioritize wooing Beijing over more aggressive actions. The decision came after President Trump banned China from accessing the … Read more
Israel has dismissed criticism from the UK and 27 other nations over its conduct in Gaza, calling it “disconnected from reality.” The joint statement, signed by the EU commissioner for equality, preparedness and crisis management, condemned the killing of hundreds of Gazans attempting to get food from Israel’s aid operations as “horrifying.” The criticism comes … Read more
South Korea’s deadliest air disaster, which killed 181 people, has been attributed to pilot error in a report released earlier this month. However, victims’ families have criticized the investigation, arguing that it ignores other contributing factors. According to the Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board, a pilot mistakenly shut off the wrong engine during the … Read more
Angelina Jolie is set to star alongside Saoirse Ronan and Keanu Reeves at this year’s Toronto film festival, which will take place from September 4-14. The 50th edition of the festival promises a diverse lineup of films, including dramas, comedies, and true stories. Jolie will reprise her role as Maria Callas in director Alice Winocour’s … Read more
Sareptein, a drug for muscular dystrophy, has seen its stock price plummet due to a crisis that worsened over time. The biotech company is facing several challenges, including manufacturing issues and regulatory concerns. In 2018, Sareptein was approved by the FDA as a treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. However, since then, reports of side effects … Read more
WNBA players appeared to take aim at Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark after wearing “Pay Us What You Owe Us” T-shirts during the All-Star Game on Saturday night. The shirts were a symbol of ongoing negotiations with the league over a new collective bargaining agreement. WNBA stars Kelsey Plum and Sabrina Ionescu seemed taken aback … Read more
Mosquitoes seem to prefer certain people over others, leaving some individuals unscathed while others are bombarded with bites during warm months. Research has revealed that a combination of factors influences this selection process, including blood type, body odor, metabolism, and genetics. According to scientists, up to 85% of our susceptibility to mosquito bites is genetically … Read more
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on the iconic sitcom “The Cosby Show,” has passed away at 54. According to reports, he died due to accidental drowning in the ocean. Warner began his acting career at the age of 12 and went on to appear in numerous TV shows, dramas, and … Read more
South Korea plans to send humans to the lunar surface by 2045 as part of its ambitious space exploration program. The Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) has outlined a five-year roadmap, which includes missions for low-Earth orbit and microgravity exploration, lunar exploration, and solar and space science studies. The country’s long-term goal is to develop independent … Read more
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) ExoMars mission has successfully tested its complex parachute system, designed to slow down a landing platform on Mars. The high-altitude drop test, conducted at the Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden, confirmed the parachutes’ performance and readiness for the Martian deployment. To match the density and speed of Mars’ atmosphere, … Read more