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What should have been a triumphant moment for Gal Gadot turned chaotic when political protests and rumors of a Hollywood feud stole the spotlight. A Day of Celebration Turns Chaotic On a sunlit morning, fans lined Hollywood Boulevard to celebrate Gal Gadot’s Walk of Fame honor. Best known as Wonder Woman, the Israeli actress reflected…
Despite casting backlash and production delays, Disney’s live-action Snow White is set to hit theaters on March 21, 2025, with analysts predicting a $100 million global opening. Big Box Office Expectations Industry analysts estimate a $45–50 million opening in North America, with an additional $55 million from international markets, pushing its global debut past $100…
Chinese automaker BYD has unveiled a game-changing EV charging technology that delivers 400 km (248 miles) of range in just five minutes. This breakthrough could erase one of the biggest barriers to mass EV adoption—long charging times—and put BYD ahead of rivals like Tesla. With speeds matching traditional gasoline refueling, this innovation has the potential…
In February 2025, Microsoft announced a major breakthrough in quantum computing with its Majorana 1 chip. The company claims the chip leverages a new state of matter to enhance computing power by developing ‘topological qubits’—which could, in theory, improve stability and reliability in quantum systems. However, the announcement has been met with skepticism from the…
As economic conditions fluctuate, financial institutions are prioritizing strong liquidity management to remain stable and profitable. Central banks, private lenders, and investors are all adjusting their strategies to navigate market volatility, policy changes, and tightening liquidity conditions. Central Banks Adapt to New Liquidity Challenges * European Central Bank (ECB): The ECB is urging eurozone banks…
New York Attorney General Letitia James, alongside 27 other state attorneys general, has joined a bipartisan effort to support new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules aimed at reducing robocalls and preventing phone scams. The coalition is backing an FCC rule that requires companies to get clear permission before collecting and sharing consumer phone numbers. This…
Over the past few years, the subject of photonics—the manipulation of light—has witnessed revolutionary growth that is in the process of revolutionizing technology across different horizons. Experts have opened doors to new dimensions in controlling light, resulting in tremendous breakthroughs in quantum computers, optical networking, and so on. Synthetic Dimensions in Photonics One of the…
Emerging materials science has culminated in the 2D semiconductors attracting a large amount of attention, not just due to their peculiar characteristics but also towards their possible applications. Recently, amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) due to electron-hole plasma (EHP) was witnessed in these materials, giving a big push to optoelectronic technologies. Understanding the Basics In order…
Los Angeles, CA – After signing a historic 12-year, $325 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Yoshinobu Yamamoto is set to return to Japan—not as a homegrown ace, but as the newest star of one of MLB’s most storied franchises. As part of the 2025 MLB International Series, the Dodgers will travel to Japan…
With March Madness 2025 just around the corner, college basketball fans are eagerly searching for this season’s Cinderella teams—lower-seeded squads that could make deep tournament runs and bust brackets. Every year, a few teams defy expectations by eliminating higher-seeded powerhouses, sending shockwaves through the tournament and thrilling fans nationwide. If you’re building your bracket, these…
