A team of researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison has uncovered a critical flaw in how lunar and Martian rovers are tested on Earth, which could have led to misleading conclusions about their performance on extraterrestrial missions. The team used powerful simulation tool Chrono to show that test results were overly optimistic due to ignoring … Read more
Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper confronted Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred during a heated meeting last week. According to four people who attended the meeting or were briefed on it, Mark DeRosa, a former big leaguer and MLB Network broadcaster, made a comment that some players took as a threat. DeRosa said, “The commissioner’s … Read more
UnitedHealth Group, the largest private US insurer, is set to report its second-quarter earnings on Tuesday. The company’s shares have fallen nearly in half since mid-May due to a plunge in profits from its flagship Medicare program and Optum Health physician practices. Chairman and CEO Stephen Hemsley will face his first test as leader after … Read more
US COVID-19 indicators continued an upward trend last week, with some states seeing increases in emergency department visits and test positivity. According to the CDC, emergency department visits rose 4.8% nationally, mainly among children under 5 years old. Test positivity also increased slightly to 5.3%, highest in the Southwest and South regions. Wastewater SARS-CoV-2 detections … Read more
Spirit Airlines plans to furlough around 270 pilots and demote 140 more due to a reduced flying schedule. The staff reductions will take effect on November 1, while the downgrades from captain to first officer will happen on October 1. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-28/spirit-airlines-to-furlough-270-pilots-as-carrier-reduces-flying
Stellantis has denied selling Dodge Ram 1500 trucks to Russia, which were allegedly used in a propaganda video showing mass production of Shahed-type strike drones. The company claims it has not been cooperating with Russia since 2022 and has suspended its manufacturing operations in the country. In response to reports by Le Parisien, Stellantis stated … Read more
Brooke Hogan, 37, has not publicly commented on her father Hulk Hogan’s death on July 24, but her husband Steven Oleksy and friend Ashley Kora shared messages paying tribute to the WWE legend. Steven Oleksy expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support, saying, “Thank you for the love and support for my beautiful wife. We … Read more
Sisters Anna and Samantha Martin made history on the latest episode of Shark Tank, becoming the first contestants to receive a unanimous investment offer from all five panel members. The duo’s company, which was featured on the show, has since seen its product, KETO Extreme, gain massive attention online. KETO Extreme is a weight loss … Read more
James Cameron’s highly anticipated third installment in the Avatar franchise, titled “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” has dropped its first trailer ahead of its planned December 19, 2025 release. The trailer offers a glimpse into the next chapter of Jake Sully’s journey as he navigates the complexities of his Na’vi heritage. The film features an ensemble … Read more
To verify that you are indeed a human, most websites and applications use a simple test. Here’s how it works: When prompted to confirm you’re a human, look for the reference ID displayed on your screen. This unique code is assigned to you by the website or app. Press and hold the number corresponding to … Read more