Germany’s Bundesrat upper house of parliament on Friday approved a 500 billion euro ($546 billion) spending package aimed at reviving growth in Europe’s largest economy, scaling up the military, and easing strict borrowing rules. The legislation marks a significant shift from decades of fiscal conservatism and will likely take time to feel the full impact. … Read more
LL Cool J, who played the role of Special Agent Sam Hanna in previous seasons, is confirmed to return to the main series. The actor’s comeback marks his fourth appearance on the show, with his latest stint being in 2023. Hanna’s return is expected to bring a new storyline to the franchise. As a seasoned … Read more
A groundbreaking brain-computer interface (BCI) system, combining artificial intelligence and robotics, has revolutionized the life of a man with tetraplegia. The seven-month-old system has enabled him to control a robotic arm using only his thoughts, allowing him to perform complex actions like clutching and releasing objects. Typically, such systems require frequent recalibration within days, but … Read more
NASA has released high-definition images of a lunar sunset captured by its Blue Ghost lander, which went silent after completing a two-week mission. The Firefly Aerospace’s lander arrived on the moon on March 2 to deliver science and technology instruments. During its time on the moon, the robot captured stunning images of the sunset, taking … Read more
A measles outbreak in Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma has grown to 290 confirmed cases, including one death, with untested remedies reportedly distributed by Veritas Wellness, a holistic clinic. The remedies include cod liver oil, vitamin C, and steroids like budesonide, which are being promoted by Children’s Health Defense (CHD), an anti-vaccine advocacy group. Dr. … Read more
A Southwest Airlines flight was aborted after the crew mistakenly took off from a taxiway instead of the runway at Orlando airport. The incident occurred on Thursday morning, and no injuries were reported. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, stopped safely on the taxiway and returned to the gate. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating … Read more
The Social Security Administration’s plan to require in-person identity checks for millions of new and existing recipients has ignited a firestorm among lawmakers, advocates, and retirees. The move, set to begin on March 31, aims to combat fraud within the system but is feared to create more barriers for vulnerable populations. Under the new policy, … Read more
Dolly Parton is sharing fond memories of her late husband Carl Dean, who secretly visited Dollywood theme park without her presence. The 18-year-old Parton met Dean in 1964 outside a laundromat and they got married in secret in 1966. Parton recently made her first public appearance since Dean’s passing on March 3 at the opening … Read more
Short sellers have made significant profits by betting against several top tech companies this year. Nvidia (NVDA) and Tesla (TSLA) are among the stocks being targeted, with short sellers collecting nearly $15 billion in losses so far this year. Tesla’s 40% decline has been a major contributor to these gains. The downturn is part of … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced widespread criticism and protests outside the Knesset in Jerusalem after he resumed the war in Gaza, shattering a two-month-old ceasefire with Hamas. Thousands of protesters gathered on Highway 1, holding banners reading “The future of the coalition or the future of Israel.” They accused Netanyahu of prioritizing his political … Read more