A group of lawmakers, including Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), have expressed concern over a proposed NASA budget plan that would cut funding for the Mars Sample Return mission by 50% and eliminate it entirely. The plan, reportedly sent to NASA by President Trump’s Office of Management and Budget, also targets … Read more
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) is gaining ground on Thursday after releasing its first-quarter results. The company’s share price rose 0.9% as of 3 p.m. ET, with earlier fluctuations reaching as high as 3.8%. Despite falling short of market expectations in terms of sales, TSMC’s earnings exceeded forecasts. The semiconductor leader reported a per-share earnings of … Read more
Robert F Kennedy Jr has sparked controversy over his response to a measles outbreak in the US. While supporting vaccination as a key measure to prevent the spread of measles, he has also raised concerns among experts by promoting alternative treatments and questioning vaccine safety. Kennedy recently announced a scientific effort to investigate the cause … Read more
China has successfully launched the world’s first three-satellite constellation in the distant retrograde orbit (DRO) region of space, connecting them with stable inter-satellite measurement and communication links. The CAS launched preliminary research and key technology development in this region in 2017, and initiated a pilot project to develop and launch three satellites in February 2022. … Read more
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope is set to celebrate its 35th anniversary, and what better way to mark the occasion than with a breathtaking new image of the iconic Sombrero galaxy? Located approximately 28 million light-years away in the constellation of Virgo, Messier 104, or NGC 4594, has been a favorite target for astronomers since … Read more
Fresno, California was featured in a clue on Monday’s “Jeopardy!” episode, earning contestant Andrew Hayes $800 and highlighting the city’s rich Armenian heritage and Spanish name origin. The city is known for its significant Armenian community, with immigration dating back to the late 19th century. The name “Fresno” translates to “ash tree” in Spanish, referring … Read more
Netflix reported its first quarterly earnings without disclosing subscriber numbers, instead focusing on revenue and operating income. The company generated $10.5 billion in revenue, with a 31.7% margin, significantly higher than the same period last year. Reed Hastings, Netflix’s founder and executive chairman, will step down as co-CEO to become chairman and non-executive director of … Read more
The NBA Play-In Tournament is halfway through, with the Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks set to clash on Friday night in their Eastern and Western Conference matchups. FanDuel has Miami as a slight favorite against Atlanta Hawks, while Dallas is a 6.5-point favorite against the Kings. A comparison of fan poll results from earlier in … Read more
Rapper Drake has filed an expanded federal defamation lawsuit against his record label, Universal Music Group (UMG), claiming he was defamed by Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show. The lawsuit is connected to the track “Not Like Us,” which Lamar released last year, and which included a notorious diss track directed at Drake. According to … Read more
Saudi Arabia’s defense minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman Al Saud, arrived in Tehran on Thursday for a rare visit to Iran, marking the first time a senior Saudi royal has visited the country in decades. The visit comes as tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran remain high, but also follow recent signs of easing relations. … Read more