A Washington restaurant has introduced a new age policy to attract older clientele and reduce noise disturbances. Elif Sam, the manager of Café 8, explains that the policy bans patrons under 30 after 8:30 p.m. in response to rowdy crowds and noise issues caused by younger patrons parking on the premises and partying in their … Read more
The Biden administration has given California permission to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. The move, approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles in the state. Two waivers were granted under the Clean Air Act: one requiring 35% of new car and light truck … Read more
A new study published in the journal Nature has confirmed that the moon is older than previously thought, with scientists showing how a “remelting event” over 4.3 billion years ago reset the internal clock of most lunar rocks. This discovery helps explain why scientists initially believed the moon formed around 4.35 billion years ago. The … Read more
Nintendo has seemingly revealed its next-generation handheld console, the Switch 2, in a hands-on demonstration by YouTuber NerdNest. The design appears to align with recent leaks and shows significant upgrades over the original Switch. The Switch 2 is reportedly bigger than the original device, featuring a glass screen similar to the Switch OLED, and new … Read more
Bhad Bhabie has made headlines after accusing 18-year-old Alabama Barker, daughter of Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, of stealing her boyfriend Le Vaughn. The rapper took to Instagram, where she accused Barker of taking the singer, stating “@alabamaluellabarker took my man.” Alabama responded swiftly by dismissing the accusations with a simple “#ew” in The Shade Room’s … Read more
Albertsons CEO Vivek Sankaran has warned that his company may need to consider drastic measures, including layoffs and store closures, in order to stay competitive in the grocery market. In a grand Portland courtroom last September, Sankaran testified under oath about Albertsons’ financial situation. He stated that the company is “financially sound” but acknowledged that … Read more
As a clinical psychologist and researcher, I’m fascinated by studies on happiness. Discovering ways to boost well-being is what gets me excited. From increasing happiness to spreading it to others, I dive into the latest research to learn more about this complex yet captivating topic. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/12/18/happiness-strategies-gratitude-social-connections
A team of 38 experts from various disciplines has sounded the alarm on a potential lab leak that could unleash a global plague. The researchers warn that creating synthetic bacteria with mirror-image chemical makeup, which differs fundamentally from naturally occurring organisms, poses an unacceptable risk to human health and life on Earth. The authors argue … Read more
Oklo, a nuclear power startup backed by OpenAI head Sam Altman, has signed an agreement to supply up to 12 gigawatts of energy to Switch, an AI provider and data center operator. The deal is worth $12 billion and will see Oklo develop, construct, and operate the necessary nuclear projects through a series of power … Read more
A recent survey of over 300 global public company CEOs and 380 institutional investors reveals a cautiously optimistic view on the global economy’s prospects for 2025. The findings, from Teneo’s Vision 2025 CEO and Investor Outlook Survey, indicate a surge in confidence among executives, with 32% expecting significant improvements in the first half of the … Read more