Steve Buscemi is a renowned actor known for his unique acting style and versatility. He has become a household name in Hollywood, celebrated for his complex characters in films like “Reservoir Dogs” and “Fargo.” His breakout role came in 1990, marking the beginning of a fruitful relationship with director Quentin Tarantino. Buscemi’s career spans over … Read more
The Senate’s confirmation of E.J. Antoni as the next Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) commissioner has united many economists against it. As a highly respected economist with decades of experience, current Commissioner Erika McEntarfer is being replaced by Dr. Antoni, who has shown apparent misunderstandings of key economic concepts and made misleading claims about the … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s recent tariff announcements are causing widespread concern among economists and business leaders worldwide. The 10% minimum tariff imposed on all countries has led to a scramble for deals with the US, with some countries securing exemptions or reduced rates. However, experts warn that the impact of these tariffs will vary greatly … Read more
OpenAI released GPT-5, its latest large language model, to the public on August 7. The model was touted as faster, smarter, and more capable than previous models, but security researchers quickly discovered its limitations. A recent study found that GPT-5 fails in core security and safety metrics, with vulnerabilities identified by outside security researchers that … Read more
A person in Missouri has been hospitalized with a rare brain-eating amoeba infection, possibly contracted while water skiing at the Lake of the Ozarks. The patient’s condition is being closely monitored in an intensive care unit. Health officials are investigating the source of the infection, which occurred days after the individual visited the lake. The … Read more
Typhoon Podul has brought severe destruction to southern Taiwan, leaving one person missing and forcing thousands of people to evacuate. The typhoon made landfall on Wednesday, bringing powerful winds of up to 191km/h (118mph) that slammed into the southeastern city of Taitung. Schools, workplaces, and hundreds of flights have been closed or cancelled due to … Read more
Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson has addressed her recent domestic violence arrest, apologizing to her boyfriend Christian Coleman and sharing a message of self-reflection on social media. Richardson was arrested on July 27 at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for allegedly assaulting Coleman. The incident occurred just days before she competed in the US championships in Eugene, Oregon. … Read more
Astronomers have identified what could be the most massive supermassive black hole ever detected, with an estimated mass 36 billion times that of the sun. Located within a gravitational lens known as the “Cosmic Horseshoe,” this black hole has about 10,000 times the mass of the Milky Way’s central black hole. The discovery, made by … Read more
Astronomers have discovered a unique cosmic jet at the heart of a very active galaxy, bearing a striking resemblance to the eye of Sauron from J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings. The discovery was made using 15 years of observations with the Earth-based Very Long Baseline Array and has helped scientists better understand the anatomy … Read more
Geo-restrictions on online content are becoming increasingly common, limiting access to information and services based on a user’s geographical location. This practice restricts websites and apps from being accessed by users in certain countries or regions. The main reasons for geo-restrictions include copyright protection, regulatory compliance, and national security concerns. Some popular streaming services and … Read more