Los Angeles has seen a significant decline in film and TV production, with on-location shoot days dropping 22.4% compared to the same period last year, according to a report by FilmLA. The total number of on-location shoot days in the first quarter of 2025 totaled 5,295, down from 6,823 in the same period a year … Read more
A diplomatic effort to restart stalled peace talks over Sudan’s civil war is underway, with foreign ministers from 20 countries meeting in London. The two-year-old conflict has prompted a devastating humanitarian crisis, with as many as 150,000 people dead and almost a third of the country displaced. The conflict began after the ouster of longtime … Read more
Google has introduced a new security feature to its Android devices, which will reboot automatically if not used for three consecutive days. This move aims to enhance phone security and protect user data. The new feature is part of the April 2025 Google System release notes and applies to most Android devices, excluding wearables like … Read more
Scientists have released the most comprehensive map ever assembled of a mammalian brain, revealing hidden algorithms that underlie its complex functions. The Machine Intelligence From Cortical Networks (MICrONS) consortium has created a 3D reconstruction of a mouse brain’s visual cortex, linking its structure to activity for the first time. The dataset contains over 84,000 neurons, … Read more
Blizzard has outlined how heroes will work in Overwatch 2’s new Stadium mode. When the mode launches on April 22, all 17 playable heroes – a mix of classic characters and those exclusive to OW2 – will be available for third-person play. The heroes are divided into three roles: Tanks, Damage, and Support. Each hero … Read more
Singaporeans will cast their votes in a general election on May 3, amidst unprecedented global economic instability. The ruling PAP party, led by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, has announced its candidates and is expected to contest all 97 seats. The election comes as the world grapples with profound changes, including the ongoing trade war between … Read more
Measles cases are on the rise nationwide, but states and cities struggling to combat the outbreak face a new challenge from the Trump administration. The administration’s policies undermine efforts to provide crucial vaccinations and counter misinformation. Minnesota is also facing significant cuts to its health safety net program. Medicaid costs around $18.5 billion annually, with … Read more
A centuries-old jawbone fossil discovered off Taiwan’s western coast has rewritten the story of humanity’s mysterious relatives. The ancient relic, known as Penghu 1, is confirmed to be from a Denisovan, an extinct group of archaic humans identified in 2010. Denisovans share ancestors with both Neanderthals and modern humans but are distinct themselves. Their physical … Read more
Honda is considering shifting some of its automotive production from Canada and Mexico to the US due to President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs, according to a report by Japanese newspaper Nikkei. The automaker aims to ensure 90% of US sales are with vehicles produced domestically. To achieve this goal, Honda plans to increase US production … Read more
US President Donald Trump has reversed an exemption for Chinese-made smartphones and other electronics, days after announcing they would be exempt from levies of up to 145%. The products will now be subject to a separate “semiconductor tariff” as part of a new levy. Trump had stated that the exemptions were simply being moved into … Read more