The Perseid meteor shower, one of the most popular displays of shooting stars, will be significantly reduced due to a near-full moon in the sky, experts warn. The show typically peaks from August 12-13 but will be impacted by the sturgeon moon’s brightness, which will wash out most meteors. The American Meteor Society predicts that … Read more
Eighty years have passed since the first use of an atomic bomb on August 6 and 9, 1945, during World War II. The devastating attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki killed approximately 78,000 people instantly, leaving around 90,000 fatalities by the end of 1945. Most survivors were children when the bombs were dropped and can vividly … Read more
Delta Air Lines has begun using artificial intelligence (AI) to set ticket prices, with the goal of expanding its use to 20% of domestic flights by the end of the year. The airline’s president, Glen Hauenstein, revealed during a recent earnings call that Delta is currently testing AI for 3% of domestic pricing. The technology … Read more
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Instyle.com, the popular fashion website, has experienced technical difficulties. The site’s connection security was verified by a cloud-based system, which temporarily blocked access to its content. After verifying user authenticity, the issue is ongoing as users are prompted to enable JavaScript and cookies to proceed. Source: https://www.instyle.com/pamela-anderson-responds-to-meghan-markle-comparison-11784300
A Miami jury has delivered a significant verdict against Tesla Inc., finding the company liable for a fatal 2019 crash that killed one woman and seriously injured another. The decision, which awards $243 million in damages, marks a rare setback for the electric vehicle manufacturer. In a surprising twist, the driver involved in the accident … Read more
AstraZeneca, Britain’s largest listed company, is facing a crisis that could threaten the country’s life sciences industry. With over 300,000 jobs and a £108bn ($145bn) valuation, the sector is seen as a vital component of Britain’s economy. However, AstraZeneca’s problems may signal a broader decline in the industry. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has touted … Read more
Nintendo has launched a new survey to gauge the opinions of its Switch 2 users on buying digital games versus physical copies. The survey aims to understand the reasons behind purchasing one format over the other and whether attitudes towards digital downloads have shifted over time. The questions begin by asking how many Switch games … Read more
The Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates remains up for debate. A team of economists at BofA Global Research argues that investors may be putting too much stock in a September rate-cut move, and instead believes the Fed could stay on hold until 2026. On Monday, US stocks surged as investors shifted their focus … Read more
Israel’s government voted unanimously on Monday to remove Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, sparking an immediate Supreme Court injunction. The move was part of a long-standing dispute between Baharav-Miara and the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who have accused her of undermining their policies. Baharav-Miara has criticized the government’s judicial reforms and wartime decisions, leading … Read more