Astronomers at the University of Cambridge have detected what they claim is the strongest evidence yet for extraterrestrial life on a distant planet. The James Webb Space Telescope spotted chemical signatures similar to those produced by algae on K2-18b, a giant exoplanet 124 light-years away. According to lead author Nikku Madhusudhan, the signals are indicative … Read more
Researchers at the Nanoscience Center in Finland have made a groundbreaking discovery, isolating a giant virus from Finnish soil for the first time. The newly discovered virus, named Jyvaskylavirus, is about 200 nanometers in diameter and has been found to be related to viruses previously isolated from France. According to Professor Lotta-Riina Sundberg of the … Read more
Investor Bill Ackman is placing a significant bet on rising car prices due to tariffs, as his firm Pershing Square Capital Management has acquired nearly 20% of rental car company Hertz Global Holdings Inc. The stake was accumulated through both outright share ownership and total return swaps, according to Ackman’s recent social media post. Source: … Read more
France has announced plans to establish a commission to study its historical debt to Haiti, which was imposed in 1825 in exchange for the island nation’s independence. The commission will be led by French and Haitian historians who will make recommendations on how to build a more peaceful future. The debt of $150m (later reduced … Read more
President Donald Trump is taking over the reconstruction of Penn Station from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), federal transportation officials announced Thursday. The move will be overseen by Amtrak, which owns Penn Station. The decision comes after years of planning and delays, with the MTA having proposed relocating Madison Square Garden to allow for expansion … Read more
Temu, a Chinese e-commerce giant, has been scaling back its paid social advertising efforts due to the ongoing tariff tensions with China. This reduction in spending has significant implications for both Temu itself and the broader social media advertising market. According to recent market research, Temu’s U.S. ad spending on Meta fell 10% year-on-year in … Read more
Discord has introduced an experimental age verification process that requires users to scan their face or provide identification (ID) before accessing sensitive content. This new feature is being tested in the United Kingdom and Australia, where online platforms are under pressure to implement robust age-checking techniques to safeguard children. The process applies only to users … Read more
A US judge has ruled that Alphabet’s (Google) holds illegal monopolies in two online advertising technology markets, clearing the way for antitrust prosecutors to seek a breakup of its ad products. The ruling comes as Google faces another trial over search and could lead to the company selling off parts of its business. Judge Leonie … Read more
Karla Sofía Gascón, the actor who made history by becoming the first trans performer nominated for an acting Oscar, has announced her next project, The Life Lift. In the psychological thriller, she will star alongside US actor Vincent Gallo as a psychiatrist who embodies both God and the devil. Directed by Italian director Stefania Rossella … Read more
Developer Don’t Nod has released its latest earnings report for 2025, providing an update on their game Lost Records: Bloom & Rage. According to the studio, Tape 1’s release in February has been meeting internal sales expectations. The company credits the “critical acclaim” of the game as confirmation of their expertise in the Narrative Adventure … Read more