Israel launched a surprise bombing attack on Beirut’s southern suburb of Dahiyeh, killing at least four people and wounding seven others. The attack comes just three days after the country was hit by Israeli forces for the first time since a November truce. The Lebanese Ministry of Health confirmed that four people were killed, including … Read more
Consumer-genomics company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy and is auctioning off its vast genetic database, which includes DNA information from over 15 million people worldwide. The move has sparked fears about how individual genetic data may be used under new ownership. Researchers who rely on the company’s data to investigate genetic traits are hopeful that … Read more
Apple has released iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, macOS 15.4, and visionOS 2.4 with a range of new features. The updates include a new Apple News+ Food section in the News app, allowing users to access exclusive recipes for subscribers. New emoji have also been added, along with AI-sorted Priority Notifications in Notification Center. Users can … Read more
The US has used a checklist, known as the “Alien Enemy Validation Guide,” to identify members of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang and deport them under the Alien Enemies Act. The guide, submitted by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), is a points-based system that assesses migrants’ ties to the gang. Migrants scoring eight or … Read more
NASA has officially added SpaceX’s Starship to its NASA Launch Services (NLS) II contract, allowing future science missions to use the spacecraft once it completes an orbital flight. The addition is part of a long-standing relationship between SpaceX and NASA, which includes billions of dollars in funding. The NLS II contract runs until 2032, with … Read more
BYU football is gearing up for a busy offseason as coaches, players, and the coaching staff take a breather before the formal training camp resumes in late July. For defensive coordinator Jay Hill, life won’t get less complicated after spring, with his meticulous schedule of weight loss or gain, lifting and other exercises, and player-run … Read more
The ExoMars mission is Europe’s third attempt to land successfully on Mars, with a price tag over $1.3 billion. The mission has been plagued by geopolitical tensions, budget cuts, and changes in architecture over the past two decades. Airbus will now design and build the lander for the ExoMars mission, which is set to launch … Read more
A recent report from Bankrate reveals that home prices in Colorado are increasing despite rising household incomes. This trend is attributed to factors such as a strong job market, low unemployment rates, and limited housing supply. According to the data, the median home price in Colorado has reached $430,000, with some areas experiencing significant growth. … Read more
Prince Harry’s shock resignation from his Sentebale charity has reignited interest in an awkward moment involving him, his wife Meghan Markle, and the organization’s chairwoman Dr. Sophie Chandauka. The dispute began when a photo of the trio was taken at a 2024 polo tournament, where Chaduka directed herself to stand next to Meghan instead of … Read more
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde believes US-imposed tariffs on the EU should be seen as a catalyst for the continent’s independence, citing it as an opportunity for Europe to take control of its financial and technological sectors. Source: https://www.politico.eu/article/trump-tariffs-are-start-of-a-march-to-independence-for-europe-says-ecbs-lagarde