NASA and its engineers are still learning how to send robotic rovers to explore the vastness of space, with many encountering sticky situations on alien soil. The first extraterrestrial rover was launched in 1970, but it’s only now that scientists have figured out why these marvels of engineering keep getting stuck. Mechanical engineer Dan Negrut … Read more
Apple CEO Tim Cook has given President Donald Trump more than just a $100 billion promise to accelerate U.S. manufacturing of Apple products. The tech giant has committed to pouring $500 billion over the next four years into the “American Manufacturing Program”, which will expand its 18-year-old partnership with Corning, a New York-based company that … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reinstated Dr. Vinay Prasad, less than two weeks after he was removed from his leadership roles by the White House. According to a spokesperson, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., along with FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, requested Prasad’s return due to concerns over past comments made by … Read more
European allies have united behind Ukraine, demanding that any peace talks with Russia must include Kyiv. The statement, issued by leaders of the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Poland, Finland, and the European Commission, came ahead of US President Donald Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Trump is willing to hold a trilateral … Read more
Fast-food chains are feeling the pinch as economic uncertainty takes hold. Recent reports show that same-store sales have declined across various chains, including Wendy’s (-3.6%), KFC (-5%), Pizza Hut (-5%), and Popeyes (0.9%). However, McDonald’s bucked the trend with a 2.5% sales increase. The decline in fast food sales is particularly noticeable in breakfast items, … Read more
Karrion Kross’s WWE contract has reportedly been renewed, contradicting earlier reports that he had not secured a new deal. According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Radio, Kross received an offer from the company despite the uncertainty surrounding his future. Meltzer suggested that WWE may be intentionally blurring the lines between real contract news … Read more
The Minnesota Vikings’ preseason opener against the Texans saw younger players and roster bubble candidates make a notable impression on Pro Football Focus (PFF) grades. The second and third-stringers took center stage, playing more snaps than their starting counterparts. On offense, standout performances came from RG Joe Huber (94.7), C Michael Jurgens (80.0), LT/RT Walter … Read more
A US airline, Southwest Airlines, has apologized for leaving two blind women behind a flight from New Orleans to Orlando. Camille Tate and Sherri Brun were supposed to be on the same plane as their fellow passengers but were not offered rebooking options or verbal notification of the switch. The friends booked their flights through … Read more
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Two Japanese boxers, Shigetoshi Kotari and Hiromasa Urakawa, have died after suffering brain injuries sustained in separate bouts at a Tokyo event. Both 28-year-old fighters underwent emergency surgery for subdural hematomas but did not survive. The World Boxing Organization paid tribute to Kotari, calling him “a warrior in the ring” who passed away on Friday … Read more