Terence Stamp, the iconic British actor known for his captivating performances in films like “Billy Budd,” “Far From the Madding Crowd,” and “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,” has passed away at the age of 87. Born on July 22, 1938, in London, Stamp left an indelible mark on cinema with his versatility … Read more
Researchers have made a breakthrough in using viruses to treat cancer, overcoming the limitation that the immune system rejects viruses injected near tumors. By shielding the virus with genetically engineered bacteria, scientists were able to successfully slow the growth of severe tumors in mice. This advancement builds upon existing oncolytic virus therapies, which involve injecting … Read more
The US dollar (USD) saw minimal movement to start the trading day, following a disappointing meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The historic summit failed to produce a ceasefire or any concrete agreements with Russia. Despite this, markets have largely shrugged off the news, with analysts citing concerns that Trump … Read more
The AI market is facing a warning from professor Erik Gordon, who predicts that the boom will end in a “dwarf” crash similar to the dot-com bubble. According to Gordon, AI startups such as CoreWeave are putting investors at risk for even greater losses than those experienced during the dot-com era. Gordon’s concerns come after … Read more
Cable news giant MSNBC is set to rebrand itself with a new name, My Source News Opinion World (MS NOW), in a corporate spinoff from Comcast. The change aims to reflect the network’s mission to provide “breaking news and best-in-class opinion journalism.” The move follows the separation of various NBCUniversal TV channels into a new … Read more
Rescuers in Pakistan have recovered dozens of bodies from the rubble of collapsed homes in Buner district, bringing the death toll to at least 274. Authorities defended their response to the flooding, stating they do not need foreign help at this point. Heavy rains and cloudbursts triggered massive flooding on Friday, killing dozens more people … Read more
Cambridge Dictionary has added 6,000 new words to its online edition over the past year, including “skibidi,” “delulu,” and “tradwife.” These terms originated from social media platforms, where they were used in everyday conversations. “Skibidi” is a versatile word that can mean cool or bad, or be used without meaning for humor. The term was … Read more
In-N-Out Burger is set to open its doors in southwest Washington on Wednesday, marking a significant milestone for the popular fast-food chain. The Ridgefield restaurant will be the first In-N-Out location in the state. The new restaurant will operate daily from 10:30 a.m. to 1 a.m., with extended hours on Friday and Saturday until 1:30 … Read more
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has announced a deal to buy power from an upcoming advanced nuclear plant to fuel Google’s data centers in Tennessee and Alabama. The agreement will deliver up to 50 megawatts of energy to the TVA’s grid, supporting the growth of digital economy and bringing firm carbon-free energy to the electricity … Read more
For decades, humans believed their evolutionary history was a simple ladder of progression from early forms to more advanced ones. However, recent fossil discoveries in Ethiopia are rewriting the narrative. Research led by UNLV anthropologist Brian Villmoare has revealed that Australopithecus and early Homo species coexisted between 2.6 and 2.8 million years ago. The findings … Read more