Israel has expanded its ground operations in Gaza City, targeting a Hamas command center that killed dozens of Palestinians, including children. The military says the operation aims to compel Hamas to release more hostages. The expansion of ground operations comes after Israeli strikes on a school turned shelter in the Tuffah neighborhood of Gaza City … Read more
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has made significant progress in developing a high-temperature furnace that can simulate the extreme heat and radiation conditions found in space. This testbed is crucial for advancing research on nuclear thermal propulsion rockets, which offer twice the efficiency of traditional chemical rockets. The new furnace allows researchers to test materials … Read more
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to secure the release of Abrego García, a 29-year-old man who was wrongly deported to El Salvador last month. García’s lawyers argued that he is at imminent risk of death in the country and that his detention is unconstitutional. The Trump administration immediately appealed the decision, citing … Read more
The Chicago Bulls edged the Portland Trail Blazers 118-113 on Friday night, thanks to a strong performance from Coby White and Nikola Vucevic. Both players scored 31 points, with Josh Giddey adding his sixth triple-double of the season with 15 points, 19 rebounds, and 12 assists. The Bulls started strong, taking an early lead behind … Read more
Israel has announced plans to seize more parts of the Gaza Strip, expanding its control over the territory in a move that experts say points to deeper, long-term Israeli dominance. The country’s forces have moved into an area of northern Gaza, taking control of more territory days after the government announced plans to seize areas … Read more
SpaceX is gearing up for its ninth Starship test flight, which marks the first time it will reuse the vehicle’s Super Heavy first stage. On April 3, the company conducted a static-fire test at its Starbase site in South Texas, briefly igniting the booster’s 33 Raptor engines while keeping it anchored to the launch mount. … Read more
In a surprise move, director Hidetaka Miyazaki revealed that FromSoftware, the renowned Soulsborne studio, is developing a new game called The Duskbloods exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2. A PvPvE (player versus player and player versus environment) game, it allows for a diverse range of game design ideas while maintaining challenging enemy encounters. Miyazaki emphasized … Read more
Mortgage rates have dropped sharply, reaching a record low of 6.63% for the popular 30-year fixed loan, according to data from Mortgage News Daily. The decline follows the Trump administration’s tariff announcement, which sent investors fleeing to the bond market and causing bond yields to drop. The decrease in mortgage rates comes as the spring … Read more
A simple hat can be a powerful symbol. A recent photo posted on Facebook by Aannguaq Reimer-Johansen, a consultant at KNI in Greenland, shows what appeared to be a bright red “Make America Go Away” cap. The unusual design sparked a reaction across social media, with many expressing interest in purchasing the hat. The gesture … Read more
A new study suggests that a simple approach to weight loss may be more effective than constantly counting calories. Researchers found that a 4:3 intermittent fasting routine led to a 7.6% average weight loss over a year, compared to just 5% with traditional daily caloric restriction diets. The 4:3 schedule involves limiting calorie intake for … Read more