The US Space Force and SpaceX are scheduled to launch the Boeing-built X-37B spaceplane on its eighth mission, USSF-36, aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. The mission, OTV-8, will focus on communications and navigational accuracy. According to the 45th Weather Squadron, there is a 65% chance of favorable conditions for liftoff, … Read more
A Chinese retailer, Pop Mart, saw its stock rise by over 12 percent after announcing a mini version of its highly sought-after Labubu dolls will be released this week. The toothy elves have gained worldwide popularity, with sales jumping 1,142 percent in the Americas and 258 percent in Asia outside China. The company’s revenue increased … Read more
As schools prepare for the fall semester, parents are facing a new concern: vaccine skepticism among classmates. With vaccination rates declining among kindergartners, some parents are worried about their child’s safety. The Kaiser Family Foundation has reported a decrease in vaccination rates among this age group. While some may be concerned, experts emphasize that the … Read more
Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukraine, launching 270 drones and 10 missiles against the country in a kinetic response to diplomatic talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump. The attacks have claimed the lives of at least 15 people and injured over 76 more. Regional officials reported that shelling across … Read more
Windows users who attempted to reset or recover their devices after receiving the August 2025 security update may face issues with the “Reset my PC” function, which has been confirmed by Microsoft as broken. The problem affects various versions of Windows, including outgoing Windows 10. Microsoft announced that some Windows upgrades might fail with an … Read more
Cincinnati Bengals receiver Mitchell Tinsley impressed in Monday Night Football’s preseason game against the Washington Commanders, catching five passes for 73 yards and a touchdown. His performance caught the attention of analyst Joe Buck and former player Troy Aikman. Tinsley’s impressive showing was highlighted by his two touchdown catches from Jake Browning during the second … Read more
Ozempic, a popular diabetes medication, is at the center of one of the largest pharmaceutical lawsuits in recent years. Over 1,800 cases have been filed, with many more expected to be added, as patients claim that Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer, failed to adequately warn them about serious side effects. The drug, which was originally approved … Read more
Slate’s sex advice column offers guidance on various topics related to intimacy and relationships. One reader, “Getting Bent,” recently started casual online dating after leaving an abusive marriage and is concerned about ensuring her sexual partners communicate their comfort levels. Dear Getting Bent, Talk to your partner about the importance of open communication during sex. … Read more
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed the company’s future plans for its artificial intelligence model, ChatGPT. The next version, GPT-6, will be more personalized and adaptable than previous models, allowing users to define tone and personality. This feature is expected to make the AI system more human-like. Altman emphasized the importance of memory in creating a … Read more
Shari Redstone, a longtime media executive behind CBS and Paramount Global, has finalized a $16 million settlement deal with President Donald Trump over an edited “60 Minutes” interview last year. The agreement paved the way for a blockbuster merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media, which was approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Redstone, … Read more