SpaceX is gearing up to launch its next groundbreaking private mission, Polaris Dawn, by the end of the month. This mission, purchased by billionaire Jared Isaacman as part of his human spaceflight program known as the Polaris Program, is set to take off from Florida on August 26th. The mission marks the first private venture
Alien: Romulus, the latest installment in the Alien franchise, has been a massive success at the box office, surpassing pre-weekend projections with a worldwide opening of $100M. This success can be largely attributed to the film’s strong performance in the international market, particularly in China. With a domestic bow estimated at $40M-$42M+, the film has
In a world where technology is advancing at an unprecedented rate, the question of “What is a thought?” is no longer just a philosophical inquiry. Our thoughts, like any other measurable aspect of our lives, are now subject to technical analysis through the tracking of brainwaves. This breakthrough has not only opened doors for a
Alan Taylor, a renowned economics professor specializing in international economics and financial crises, has recently been named as a member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee. His appointment, announced by Britain’s finance ministry, highlights his impressive career in academia and his valuable experience in the financial sector. Taylor, a British-born scholar, is currently
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain did not hold back when criticizing Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares in a recent video, accusing him of price gouging consumers and failing to honor parts of the union’s labor contract with the automaker. Fain highlighted issues such as declining sales, stagnant profits, and a significant increase in CEO pay,
A recent decision by a U.S. appeals court in San Francisco has left a key part of an injunction blocking the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act intact. This decision has significant implications for companies doing business online and has raised questions about the balance between protecting children from harmful online content and free speech rights.
Deutsche Bank recently proposed a settlement to shareholders who sued the bank for underpaying them during the acquisition of Postbank. However, according to a lawyer representing the plaintiffs, Jan Bayer, the offer was deemed as insufficient. Bayer went as far as calling the offer a “crackhead” one that is “dead on arrival”. The proposed settlement
Rocket Lab, a prominent space company, witnessed a remarkable surge of more than 16% in midday trading. This significant increase came on the heels of the company’s successful packing and shipping of two Mars-bound spacecraft to Cape Canaveral, Florida, for launch. These spacecraft, meticulously designed, built, integrated, and tested by Rocket Lab for the University
The recent movements in U.S. Treasury yields have been a reflection of investor sentiment following the release of key economic data. The initial panic triggered by concerns of an impending recession due to a sudden increase in the unemployment rate has subsided as more positive indicators have emerged. Retail sales data, along with stable inflation
A group of bipartisan federal lawmakers recently addressed a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg expressing their concerns about the company’s failure to prevent illicit drug advertisements from circulating on its platform. This comes in the wake of reports from The Wall Street Journal and the nonprofit Tech Transparency Project, which uncovered a surge of