The United States economy is experiencing the symptoms of stagflation—slow growth and inflation—according to recent economic reports. A poll of 14 economists by CNBC forecast only 0.3% growth for the first quarter of 2025, a steep fall from the 2.3% growth seen in the previous quarter. This is the weakest performance since 2022, when the…
Scientists from the University of Glasgow have created a powerful new tool that could reshape how we protect wildlife while advancing renewable energy. The new modeling tool was designed to shield seabirds from increasing danger posed by offshore wind farms without needing difficult-to-obtain satellite tracking information. Appearing in the journal Methods in Ecology and Evolution, this tool is…
As rising global temperatures fuel an increase in devastating wildfires, one German tech company is working on a high-tech solution that could change the way we detect and even extinguish forest fires. Inside what looks like a solar-powered, giant green golf ball nestled in the German countryside, Dryad Networks has developed an AI-powered drone system…
A major milestone for Europe’s space ambitions took a dramatic turn on Sunday when the continent’s first orbital rocket launch ended in disaster just seconds after liftoff. The Spectrum rocket, developed by German startup Isar Aerospace, exploded shortly after taking off from the Andøya Spaceport in Norway. A Historic — but Short — Flight This was the first…
Turning Roadblocks into New Roads Traveling isn’t always about ticking off landmarks; it’s about the moments in between, the surprises, and sometimes, the detours. For many travelers with disabilities, these detours are turning into the most beautiful parts of the journey. Take the inspiring journey of a woman living with brittle bone disease. Against all…
Fear at the Border: Green Card Holders Rethink Travel A growing number of U.S. green card holders are changing their international travel plans. After reports surfaced of lawful residents being detained at U.S. airports upon their return. What used to be a routine trip abroad has suddenly turned into a stressful decision. Fabian’s Story: A…
Marcus Rashford displayed remarkable ability during Aston Villa’s 3-0 Preston triumph where he scored a double to lead his team toward their Wembley semifinal match versus Crystal Palace. Two important goals from Rashford helped Villa reach Wembley for an upcoming FA Cup semifinal matchup against Crystal Palace. Breaking the Drought in Style Rashford needed more…
The FA Cup tournament advanced to its exciting phase when Manchester City won their matchup against Bournemouth by a 2-1 score. The match remained intense throughout its duration because Haaland both failed a penalty and later scored the winning goal before being injured. Omar Marmoush stepped onto the field in the last minutes and brought…
Filmmaker Michael Mann is proud of The Insider, even if he admits it’s never received the same level of appreciation as his more celebrated films like Heat or Ali. In a recent interview with Vulture, Mann opened up about why the 1999 biographical drama remains one of the most ambitious and overlooked projects of his career. A Film That Didn’t Hit…
More than 20 years after her historic Oscar win, Halle Berry is questioning whether it actually made a difference. In Apple TV+’s new documentary Number One on the Call Sheet, Berry, who is the first and still only Black woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress, opens up about the emotional weight of that milestone and…
