The oldest satellite orbiting Earth, Vanguard 1, is celebrating its 67th year in space. Launched by the US Navy on March 17, 1958, the microsatellite was designed to generate power using solar cells and has been continuously tracking our planet ever since. Scientists are now proposing a plan to bring it home after seven decades. … Read more
A growing confrontation between Israel and Turkey over influence in Syria has posed a serious challenge for Syria’s fragile new government. On Wednesday night, Israel bombed several military targets in Syria, including two airports, causing significant damage and casualties. The strikes were seen as aimed at disrupting Turkey’s plans to station aircraft and air defence … Read more
Microsoft is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a Seattle event highlighting its latest AI developments, giving investors a reason to breathe a sigh of relief as the company’s stock has fared better than peers in the face of global tariffs. The tech giant’s shares have declined by only 5.8% since Thursday’s tariff announcement, compared to … Read more
WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and John Cena have been engaged in a heated promo battle on WWE Raw, but according to Eric Bischoff, there’s still room for improvement when it comes to the overall content of their messaging. During an episode of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff, Bischoff discussed the recent promos and suggested that … Read more
A jury in Plaquemines Parish has ruled that oil company Chevron must pay at least $740 million to restore damage it caused to southeast Louisiana’s coastal wetlands. The verdict, which could set a precedent for other oil and gas firms, found that Chevron’s predecessor, Texaco, violated Louisiana regulations governing coastal resources by failing to restore … Read more
Tech stocks have suffered a massive two-day slump, with the Nasdaq recording its worst weekly drop in five years. The so-called “Magnificent Seven” stocks, which include Apple, Tesla, and Meta, lost a combined $1.8 trillion in market value over the last 48 hours. Apple was the biggest loser, shedding more than $533 billion in market … Read more
Molly Kochan, a five-time Oscar-nominated actress, was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer at 42. Instead of accepting her mortality, she embarked on a journey of sexual self-discovery to cope with the pain and illness. Her story, documented in the podcast “Dying for Sex” released in 2020, showcases her vulnerability and openness about her experiences. … Read more
A new spin on the MAGA hat has gained popularity worldwide, featuring the phrase “Make America Go Away”. The original “Make America Great Again” hats worn by Donald Trump have become a symbol of patriotism for his supporters. However, critics have launched their own anti-MAGA hats, which are now being sold online and at protests. … Read more
US President Donald Trump announced the highest tariff walls in a century, sparking fears of a recession that has sent bank stocks tumbling globally. The S&P 500 banks index fell over 7% as Citigroup and Bank of America dropped more than 7.5%. JPMorgan Chase lost 6.5%, while Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley fell 7.1% and … Read more
Physicists have successfully recreated the thought-provoking concept of Schrödinger’s cat using quantum bits, or qubits. The experiment involved heating particles to temperatures above absolute zero, contrary to previous experiments that relied on near-absolute zero conditions. Led by Gerhard Kirchmair from the University of Innsbruck in Austria, the team used “hot” particles to generate a superposition … Read more