Ari Aster’s new film “Eddington” is a poorly executed attempt at tackling contemporary politics and social issues. The movie follows a small New Mexico town as it navigates the summer of 2020, with a cast of characters including sheriffs, mayoral candidates, and conspiracy theorists. By setting his film in this time period, Aster tries to … Read more
Blue Origin has confirmed that a pair of EscaPADE probes will launch into space as part of the second mission of the New Glenn rocket, but the exact date remains uncertain. The EscaPADE mission aims to study Mars’ magnetosphere and atmosphere, as well as its interaction with the solar wind. Originally scheduled for October 2024, … Read more
National Ice Cream Day is just around the corner, and many popular ice cream brands are celebrating with sweet deals and discounts. Here’s a scoop of the best offers to enjoy on July 20: Dairy Queen: Free Dilly Bar with any order over $1 through the DQ App. Baskin-Robbins: $5 off orders over $20 in … Read more
The United States is reaping its benefits from decades of maintaining global dominance, but for its allies, life has become increasingly difficult. The term “enshittification” was coined by author Cory Doctorow to describe a cycle that has played out in the online economy, where platform owners start squeezing their users and vendors for everything they … Read more
Artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly impacted how people consume online information. With the rise of chatbots like ChatGPT, users are increasingly relying on automated responses instead of typing questions into search engines. Google has taken a similar approach by adding AI-generated summaries to its search results. The shift in user behavior poses a challenge to … Read more
Tesla’s driverless service involves a human safety monitor in the front passenger seat to intervene if an error occurs. Critics argue that Tesla is behind competitors like Waymo and Zoox, which claim to offer fully self-driving rides with no human supervisor. Expert Missy Cummings says Tesla’s technology is still in its early stages, “If learning … Read more
Director James Gunn has spoken out about letting Henry Cavill leave the DC Universe (DCU) after his deal to take over the studio closed. During a recent appearance on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, Gunn explained that it was already planned for him to helm a new Superman film with a different actor when he … Read more
Pop star Katy Perry’s performance in San Francisco took a shocking turn on Friday night when a massive butterfly prop malfunctioned, causing her to cling to it as it continued moving above the crowd. Despite the scare, Perry kept her composure and continued singing, but not before expressing visible panic. The incident occurred during a … Read more
Former NFL Players Association leader Lloyd Howell Jr. has resigned as union chief after an outside investigator hired by the players’ union uncovered documents showing Howell charged the union for two visits to strip clubs, including a car service that took him from the airport to one of the clubs. The scandal began when a … Read more
US trade policies are starting to show their impact on the economy. Following Tuesday’s inflation data, which indicated that prices of goods vulnerable to tariffs such as clothing and furniture are rising, more signs have emerged that the tax on imports is affecting businesses. Data from the European Union and Switzerland shows exports from those … Read more