Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman left behind a series of poignant letters to his wife Betsy Arakawa, revealing their loving and close relationship despite his battle with Alzheimer’s disease. The notes, affectionately signed “Love G,” show the couple’s lighter side, with one letter poking fun at Hackman’s deteriorating memory. He wrote, “I’m going down to that … Read more
A single US rare earths mine faces increased pressure as Chinese export limits on critical minerals take effect, sparking a rush to build new mines and expand existing ones. The Mountain Pass mine in California’s Mojave Desert is America’s only operational rare earths mine, producing neodymium and praseodymium – crucial components for electric vehicles, wind … Read more
Most business owners believe earning an extra $100,000 requires intense effort. However, what if you could create a six-figure income stream with little to no additional work? The key lies in building a side hustle system that generates revenue while you focus on growing your core business. Four powerful side hustles can help you diversify … Read more
US President Donald Trump warned on Friday that the United States may walk away from peace talks between Russia and Ukraine if either side blocks the ceasefire process. This echoes concerns expressed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. If negotiations stall, Trump said the US would stop facilitating a deal without specifying which country is … Read more
Google’s Gemini Live has been released as a free feature on all Android devices with the Gemini app, allowing users to recognize everyday items, artwork, and more using its camera and screen sharing capabilities. The feature uses generative AI capabilities to identify objects and provide information about them. Gemini Live is part of Google’s Project … Read more
A recent all-female crewed flight on the New Shepard spacecraft has sparked a mix of excitement and criticism from experts. Led by Katy Perry, six women flew into space, but the event also raised questions about the perception of commercial spaceflight as a luxury activity rather than a serious pursuit of scientific discovery. The rise … Read more
Tech stocks suffered significant losses on Thursday, extending a sell-off that began yesterday. The sector’s decline was led by Nvidia, whose shares dropped 3% in recent trading and fell another 4% to close at around 7% for the week. The drop is due to Nvidia’s announcement that it will take a $5.5 billion charge related … Read more
A new study by Michigan State University has raised concerns about the high levels of arsenic in brown rice, a popular choice for its nutritional benefits. Researchers found that the tan layer of brown rice contains a higher concentration of inorganic arsenic than white rice. Brown rice gets its color from the bran and germ … Read more
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang arrived in Beijing on Thursday, following the Trump administration’s decision to bar the company from selling its H20 AI chip to China. The visit came after a domestic trade group invited him to attend an event, although the specific occasion was unclear. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-17/nvidia-ceo-visits-beijing-after-us-bars-ai-chip-sales-to-china
Puerto Rico’s power grid has faced repeated blackouts, with the latest outage hitting the island on April 16. The crisis has its roots in the colonial system, a vulnerable population, and chronic underinvestment in infrastructure. The island’s power grid was severely damaged by Hurricane Maria in 2017, leading to the largest blackout in U.S. history. … Read more