Two astrophotographers captured over 100 vibrant red sprites on a single night near the sacred lake of Pumoyongcuo, sparking new research into the rare atmospheric phenomena. The photos, taken by Angel An and Shuchang Dong in May 2022, won the “Skyscapes” category at the Royal Observatory Greenwich’s Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. Researchers from … Read more
European antitrust regulators have ordered Apple to open its closed ecosystem to competitors, requiring the company to grant rival makers of phones, headphones, and headsets access to its technology for better connectivity. The move also demands that external developers receive timely access to technical documentation. The order comes with significant penalties, including fines as high … Read more
The 2025 NCAA men’s basketball tournament is set to begin with the First Round games on Thursday, March 20. Here’s a breakdown of the schedule and locations for the upcoming tournament. The 2025 tournament will feature 68 teams competing in four regions: East, West, South, and Midwest. The games will be held at various venues … Read more
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dropped its case against cryptocurrency firm Ripple Labs, ending a four-year investigation. The move prevents the company from facing a potential $125 million fine. CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced the news on his social media platform X, praising the change in government as “new leadership” that is seeking … Read more
Ben & Jerry’s is suing its parent company, Unilever, after the CEO was removed from their leadership position. The lawsuit claims that this action violates their merger agreement, which requires consultation with the board before any major changes to the CEO role. This suit comes as an amendment to a previous case filed last fall, … Read more
The United States has dropped to its lowest-ever ranking in the 2025 edition of the World Happiness Report, falling to 24th place amid rising social isolation and political polarization. Finland continues to top the index, followed by Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, the Netherlands, Costa Rica, Norway, Israel, Luxembourg, and Mexico. The report highlights growing unhappiness in … Read more
The spread of H5N1 avian influenza among poultry flocks has raised concerns. Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently suggested a plan to let the virus run through flocks, where farmers can identify and preserve immune birds. However, poultry experts disagree with this approach. They argue that allowing the virus to spread would lead to significant … Read more
The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) arrest and charges against former President Rodrigo Duterte have sparked a mixed reaction across the country, with some Christians thanking God for justice being served, while others are divided over the ICC’s role in addressing human rights abuses. Duterte, who ruled from 2016 to 2022, was accused of ordering the … Read more
QXO, Inc. has secured a significant private placement financing of $830 million. The company plans to use the funds to acquire Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc., which is currently engaged in a tender offer process. Under the terms of the deal, QXO will issue approximately 67.5 million shares of common stock at $12.30 per share. Existing … Read more
A technical error has occurred, resulting in an “Access Denied” response. The specific cause of the issue is unknown at this time. Details regarding the problem are as follows: – A 403 error was encountered. – Additional information related to error code 54113 is not available. – The Varnish cache server is being utilized for … Read more