Elon Musk has become the first person to surpass $400 billion in net worth, according to Forbes estimates. As of Wednesday, his assets are valued at an estimated $428 billion, thanks in part to SpaceX and Tesla’s skyrocketing valuations. The rocket company, valued at $350 billion, has made Musk’s 42% stake worth $147 billion – … Read more
New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman is dismissing reports that a “free suite” at Citi Field for Juan Soto’s family was the deciding factor in Soto’s decision to leave the team. The idea, popularized by New York Post reporter Jon Heyman, suggests that the Mets’ inclusion of such a perk helped seal the deal. … Read more
A California resident is running out of time to claim their almost $200 million Mega Millions jackpot. The unclaimed ticket, purchased last year in Los Angeles, will expire on Saturday if not claimed by the deadline. The ticket matched all six numbers sold at a Chevron gas station in Encino and is one of two … Read more
Get a refurbished 2017 MacBook Air at a steal during StackSocial’s Cyber Week sale. Originally priced at $999, this deal brings the laptop down to $229.97, complete with free shipping. This top choice for day-to-day tasks features an Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and comes in a grade “A” condition. Although it won’t … Read more
NASA’s JWST has captured stunning images of a protoplanetary disk 114-426, revealing the presence of water ice for the first time. The disk is oriented edge-on, allowing scientists to study planet-forming material in absorption. Researchers examined the disk using JWST/NIRCam, which provided unique insights into the composition and structure of the disk. They discovered a … Read more
A mysterious surge of sick and dead birds has been reported across Missouri, with waterfowl like geese and ducks being particularly affected. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is investigating whether highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), or “bird flu,” is to blame. While the exact cause of the outbreak is still unknown, MDC officials suspect … Read more
The Voice has named its new champion, Sofronio Vasquez, in a dramatic finale that left the audience and contestants alike overcome with emotion. The Filipino singer was crowned the winner of Season 26 after weeks of competition, including Blind Auditions, Battles, Knockouts, Playoffs, and live shows. Vasquez received $100,000, a recording contract, and a shiny … Read more
Russia has halted naval activity at the strategic Syrian port of Tartus, marking a significant shift in Moscow’s military presence in the region since Bashar al-Assad’s government fell on Sunday. Satellite imagery captured by The New York Times shows that five Russian military vessels and a submarine had departed the port by Tuesday, following their … Read more
US President Joe Biden’s administration is divided over the $15 billion acquisition of Pittsburgh-based steelmaker US Steel by Nippon Steel, with some officials concluding that the deal poses no national security risks despite Biden’s opposition. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the US (Cfius) has issued a review, and while Biden will likely block the … Read more
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have found that over half of calories consumed at home by adults in the US come from ultraprocessed foods. These foods, which contain little or no nutritional value, are high in substances like colorings, emulsifiers, and artificial flavors. The study analyzed data from the National … Read more