Microsoft has announced that Amy Coleman will replace Kathleen Hogan as its chief people officer, effective immediately. Coleman, who joined the company in 1996, will report directly to CEO Satya Nadella and join a group of top executives. The software giant, with over 228,000 employees, is one of the largest employers in the US by … Read more
The Philippine government has defended the arrest and transfer of former President Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court (ICC), with officials stating that they complied with an Interpol request. Duterte, who faces murder charges as a crime against humanity over his “war on drugs” policy, was arrested last week and sent to The Hague … Read more
Magic: The Gathering’s upcoming set, Tarkir: Dragonstorm, features five preconstructed Commander decks, each with unique twists on popular strategies. While decklists have not yet been officially revealed, Wizards of the Coast has provided some insight into what players can expect. Three precons are scheduled to be previewed in the coming days: Jeskai Striker, Sultai Arisen, … Read more
Plex, a popular media streaming service, is increasing its subscription prices for the first time in over a decade. The company’s premium subscription service, Plex Pass, will now cost $7 per month or $70 per year, a significant jump from previous rates. The standard service remains free, allowing users to stream movies and shows with … Read more
A mass grave with three underground cremation ovens, human remains, and personal effects has been discovered at an abandoned ranch outside Guadalajara, Mexico. Authorities are investigating the site, which the group searching for missing relatives is calling an “extermination camp.” The discovery comes after a tip from local volunteers, who found evidence of burned human … Read more
Measles cases are on the rise in the US, prompting concern among parents and immunocompromised individuals about their protection against the highly contagious disease. As the country declared measles elimination in 2000, a decline in vaccination rates has led to an increase in outbreaks. Vaccination is crucial for preventing complications, including pneumonia and brain swelling, … Read more
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery that challenges our current understanding of time and space, with findings suggesting that Dark Energy, a mysterious force driving the expansion of the Universe, may be changing in ways that were previously thought to be impossible. According to recent experiments, including the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) at the … Read more
In the intense character study “Magazine Dreams,” actor Jonathan Majors gives a performance of his career as a tightly wound and violently temperamental bodybuilder. The film, directed by Elijah Bynum, explores the parallels between the star and his work, raising questions about the fragility of fame and the consequences of obsession. Majors plays Killian Maddox, … Read more
Carrie Underwood paid tribute to country music legend Randy Travis at the 100th anniversary celebration of the Grand Ole Opry on Wednesday night. Underwood took the stage to honor Travis, who welcomed her as a member of the Opry 17 years ago in 2008. Underwood’s performance included two of Travis’ hit songs, “Three Wooden Crosses” … Read more
Astronomers have discovered a new exoplanet that shatters existing classifications of planetary types. Enaiposha, located 47 light-years away, was once thought to be a typical mini-Neptune but recent observations using the James Webb Space Telescope reveal it’s something entirely different – a “super-Venus” with a thick, haze-filled atmosphere. The study published in The Astrophysical Journal … Read more