Israel is facing mounting international pressure over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where thousands are starving to death. The military has announced plans to allow “humanitarian pauses” in fighting and open corridors for UN convoys to deliver aid. However, this move comes amid controversy over airdrops by foreign groups, which have been criticized as inefficient … Read more
A SpaceX Crew-11 mission touched down in Florida on a sweltering Saturday afternoon, bringing together four astronauts for a six-month mission to the International Space Station. Oleg Platonov from Roscosmos cosmonaut agency, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Yui and NASA astronauts Mike Fincke and Zena Cardman were the first to step off the NASA … Read more
Marvel’s “Fantastic Four” reboot, titled “First Steps,” is set to join the cinematic universe this weekend, bringing a fresh take on the iconic superhero group. Unlike previous MCU films, which were sequels, prequels, or spinoffs, this movie is a standalone effort. The film’s release comes after a string of underperforming MCU movies, including “The Marvels,” … Read more
A new variant of COVID-19, known as Nimbus strain (NB.1.8.1), is spreading widely in the US, particularly in 26 states including Virginia, North Carolina, and Texas. The virus was first spotted in March 2025 and has caused a sore throat often described as sharp or painful, also known as “razor blade throat.” While it doesn’t … Read more
Gwyneth Paltrow has been hired by tech company Astronomer as a temporary spokesperson amid the backlash from a viral video showing its CEO in an intimate moment with a woman at a Coldplay concert. The actress, who was married to Chris Martin, Coldplay’s frontman, for 13 years, announced her new role on X. Astronomer found … Read more
A new paper questioning whether the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is a “possibly hostile” alien probe has sparked outrage among experts, with many labeling it as “nonsense.” The paper, written by renowned astronomer Avi Loeb and his colleagues, suggests that the comet-like object’s unusual trajectory and characteristics could be evidence of an extraterrestrial origin. However, most … Read more
A French court ordered the release of Georges Abdallah, a Lebanese teacher convicted of complicity in the murders of two diplomats in 1987. Abdallah, 74, was arrested in 1984 and sentenced to life for his alleged role in the attacks, which killed American diplomat Charles Ray and Israeli diplomat Yakov Barsimantov. He had been denied … Read more
US health insurer UnitedHealth Group has confirmed that it is under investigation by the US Department of Justice regarding potential criminal fraud in its Medicare Advantage program. The company, which has faced criticism over its billing practices, has launched third-party reviews to address concerns. This latest development comes amid a period of turmoil for the … Read more
Microsoft has acknowledged that it cannot guarantee protection of French citizen data from US snooping. In a sworn testimony before a French Senate inquiry, Anton Carniaux, Microsoft France’s director of public and legal affairs, admitted that the company cannot ensure data is not transmitted to US authorities without explicit French authorization. Under the US Cloud … Read more
FromSoftware’s spinoff game is making some much-needed changes to cater to its growing fanbase. As of July 30, two-player co-op mode will be added to Elden Ring Nightreign, allowing players to team up with a friend and tackle the notoriously difficult game together. This comes as part of patch 1.02, which also includes quality-of-life UI … Read more