Fire suppression company Fire Rover has released its annual report on waste and recycling facility fires in the US and Canada, revealing a significant increase in incidents caused by lithium-ion batteries. The number of fires increased by 60% in 2024 compared to 2023, with more than double the fires reported in 2022. In total, there … Read more
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has sounded the alarm on the spread of protectionist policies worldwide, warning that they could hinder global trade and weaken the economy. Fink stated in his annual chairman’s letter to investors that countries now have “twin, inverted economies,” with wealth concentrated among a few and hardship affecting many more. The US … Read more
A recent surge in website traffic has led to a service interruption due to excessive requests. The issue was caused by a high volume of users accessing the site simultaneously, exceeding its capacity. The 429 “Too Many Requests” error message is typically displayed when a server receives more requests than it can handle within a … Read more
The HBO series “The White Lotus” has sparked conversations about anxiety, addiction, and the risks associated with prescription medications, particularly benzodiazepines like lorazepam. The show’s portrayal of the character Victoria Ratliff, played by Parker Posey, using lorazepam to manage her anxiety has raised concerns among experts. Lorazepam is a medication that slows brain activity to … Read more
A partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025, captivated skywatchers worldwide with breathtaking views. The lunar event, which began at 4:50 a.m. EDT and peaked at 6:47 a.m., saw the moon take a dramatic ‘bite’ out of the sun. Unlike total eclipses, this partial eclipse left a glowing crescent visible in the sky. To observe … Read more
Sam Mendes is set to bring the Beatles to life on the big screen with a four-part biopic, which will be released theatrically in April 2028. The films will star Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr, and Harris Dickinson as John Lennon. Mendes’ vision is to … Read more
Goldman Sachs has revised its forecast, warning that the risk of a US recession is now at 35%, up from just 20%. The investment bank attributes the increase to the tax-like impact on real disposable income and consumer spending due to higher tariffs. This sentiment is echoed by other economists, including Mark Zandi, who sees … Read more
Scientists have discovered that giant single-cell organisms, known as stentors, can cooperate with each other to improve their survival and feeding capabilities. In a study published in Nature Physics, researchers found that when stentors form colonies, they create stronger water currents around themselves, allowing them to suck up more food. The discovery suggests that even … Read more
Amazon’s AI-heavy virtual assistant upgrade, Alexa+, has officially launched but is missing a significant number of promised features. According to internal company documents reviewed by The Washington Post, many tools are still in development and won’t be available for two months or longer. Delayed features include ordering takeout on Grubhub, identifying family members via camera, … Read more
European CERN laboratory says a major particle collider project is on track, but warns that lack of funding could allow China to surpass Europe as physics leader in high-energy particle physics. CERN chief Fabiola Gianotti stated that “there is real competition” from China, which will threaten Europe’s leadership if the FCC project does not proceed. … Read more