The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has approved the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, which will feature more women than men for the first time. The Games will have a total of 11,198 Olympians participating, with 50.5% being female. This marks a significant milestone in gender equality at the Olympics. The IOC has emphasized equality by including … Read more
Google has made it easier to stop receiving spam and promotional messages on its messaging app. A new feature allows users to automatically unsubscribe from automated text messages without having to leave the app. To use this feature, look for a “Unsubscribe” option at the bottom of automated promotional conversation threads sent from short codes. … Read more
US oil companies are bracing themselves for the worst as plunging oil prices below $60 per barrel due to an escalating trade war may force them to cut back on share buybacks and capital expenditures. Analysts say that if the downturn persists, producers might reduce their 2025 capex and dividend payouts. The slide in Brent … Read more
A bright comet discovered in publicly released images from the Solar Wind Anisotropies (SWAN) camera on the orbiting Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) is expected to make observations exciting for amateur astronomers. The comet, designated C/2025 F2 (SWAN), was first reported by Vladimir Bezugly of Ukraine on March 29th and independently confirmed by Michael Mattiazzo … Read more
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice’s impressive two goals from free-kicks against Real Madrid in the Champions League have sparked debate over which shot was more impressive. Former West Ham and England goalkeeper Rob Green believes the second goal, which flew into the top right-hand corner, was the better of the two. The first goal, curled around … Read more
A cinema in Oxfordshire has issued a warning to customers after rowdy behavior at screenings of A Minecraft Movie was shared online. The sign at Cineworld warns that any form of anti-social behavior, including loud screaming and clapping, will not be tolerated. Anyone found acting in this manner will be removed from the screening without … Read more
The US government has decided not to impose sanctions on AI chip designer NVIDIA, saving the company’s high-end H20 GPUs from being targeted by new rules aimed at restricting sales to China. The move comes after Chinese AI startup DeepSeek demonstrated comparable performance to Western products using fewer resources, causing a significant selloff in January … Read more
The Library of Congress has announced its latest class of inductees into the National Recording Registry, a collection of 25 groundbreaking and culturally significant recordings that represent America’s rich musical heritage. The new additions include iconic albums from Miles Davis, Mary J. Blige, Elton John, and Minecraft, as well as singles from legendary artists like … Read more
Spring is in full swing, but for many residents of Lynchburg, Virginia, the season also brings a host of uncomfortable symptoms. Dr. Saju Eapen, a physician at the Asthma and Allergy Center, attributes these issues to the abundance of pollen in the air. For those with mild seasonal allergies, over-the-counter antihistamines like Zyrtec or Claritin … Read more
Amy Sherald is renowned for her groundbreaking 2018 portrait of Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama, but few know about the artist’s extensive body of work before this masterpiece. Her latest mid-career survey at the Whitney Museum, “American Sublime,” showcases five powerful portraits of Black subjects that leave viewers in awe. The exhibition begins with a striking … Read more