President Trump has taken a step back from firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, but critics fear he could still try to remove him as early as next year. The move would set up a potential legal showdown that could upend nearly a century of precedent. In 1946, the Supreme Court ruled in Humphrey’s Executor … Read more
Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery that could potentially prove the existence of life beyond Earth. Using the James Webb Space Telescope, they detected dimethyl sulfide (DMS), a gas produced by living organisms on our planet, in the atmosphere of K2-18b, a distant exoplanet. K2-18b is an intriguing world located about 120 light-years from Earth. … Read more
A massive gold deposit discovered in China’s Hunan province has sent shockwaves through the global mining industry, with estimates suggesting a value of approximately €76 billion. The discovery, made by geologists from the Hunan Provincial Geological Bureau, is believed to be the world’s largest gold reserve, containing an estimated 1,100 tonnes of precious metal. The … Read more
A devastating boat fire and capsizing on the Congo River has claimed at least 148 lives and left hundreds more missing. The tragedy occurred when a wooden motorboat caught fire while traveling near the town of Mbandaka in northwest Congo. According to officials, the fire started as a woman was cooking on board the vessel, … Read more
The annual Easter celebrations at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem were marred by Israel’s increasing control over Palestinian movement, restricting pilgrims’ access to the holy city. This year’s ceremony saw only a small crowd and muted atmosphere, with many native worshippers absent due to the draconian permit system. Generations of Palestinian Christians … Read more
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ChatGPT spends ‘tens of millions of dollars’ on people saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you’, according to CEO Sam Altman, but he defends the cost as worthwhile. A recent survey found that 70% of users are polite when interacting with AI, a trend that has sparked debate about the environmental impact. OpenAI’s massive servers power ChatGPT, … Read more
Blizzard has introduced a new system to competitive play in Overwatch 2, aiming to give players strategic agency without punishing weaker niche picks. The Hero Ban system, debuting in Season 16, allows teams to ban two heroes each with the goal of increasing variety and making matches feel unique. During the match, teams select their … Read more
The US may be giving up its lead in the Mars exploration race by ending funding for a key mission. The White House has proposed cutting funding for the Martian sample return programme in its 2026 budget, which could delay or even cancel the project. This move has experts worried, as it would undermine US … Read more
RHOBH alum Lydia McLaughlin Stirling’s brother, Geoffrey Shyam Stirling, has died after being shot by police in Newport Beach, California. The 45-year-old was pulled over on his motorcycle and allegedly became uncooperative with officers before being fatally shot. Local authorities are investigating the incident, which occurred at around 9:15 p.m. local time. California Attorney General … Read more