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In his final speech to the UN General Assembly, US President Joe Biden made a much-needed appeal for global unification. Speaking to leaders at the UN headquarters in New York, Mr. Biden emphasized that the structure of global peace, security, and prosperity will be decided by them alone. It was “an inflection point in world…
As of right now, Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani is the first player in the 50/50 club. Baseball history will bear Shohei Ohtani’s name. He is the first player to sign up for the “50-50 hitters” club, which is comprised of players who, in a season of thrilling games at Dodger Stadium for the Los…
A group of more than 400 economists and former White House officials have written an open letter sounding the alarm over the economic impact that ex-president Donald Trump’s initiatives would bring. Nobel laureates, leading academics, and the list goes as far as former members from both Democratic and Republican administrations sound a big warning that…
A September 2024 path-breaking study has illustrated how virtual reality can play a critical role in enabling pedestrians and cyclists to avoid harmful air pollutants, particularly those from non-exhaust vehicle emissions. One gets to see leading research by the University of Birmingham; immersive virtual reality technology makes invisible air pollution visible, thereby affording urban dwellers…
It is high time in 2024, and science grapples with the question that seems to be more simple than profound: what precisely is a cell type? This question cuts to the core of biology and medical research-questions that have grown increasingly complex as technologies like single-cell RNA sequencing have become more capable. The topic is…
In a somber end to a life that was troubled in so many ways, the cause of death for Crazy Town frontman Shifty Shellshock has been officially revealed. Seth Binzer, who went by the stage name Shifty Shellshock and was 49 at the time of his death in June 2024, was discovered dead in his…
In 2024, Johnny Depp reflected for the umpteenth time on the very public defamation trial with his ex-wife Amber Heard. This time, in speaking about his new film *Modi*, he referred to the trial as a “soap opera” that was “televised” while at the San Sebastián International Film Festival, referring to the drama and scrutiny…
The shares of the chief chipmaker rose 4% as reports surface that its chief executive, Jensen Huang, has completed selling all shares allocated under his scheduled sale plan amounting to a staggering $713 million. These sales have been done on the basis of a 10b5-1 trading plan under which executives are allowed to sell their…
In a landmark experiment performed in 2024, scientists have literally taken the first concrete step toward emulating an artificial nuclear explosion on an asteroid in the lab as a big step forward in planetary defense. This development, conducted at the Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico, could provide a new way forward for future strategies…
The Explorer’s Table, a premium eating experience on its Polar Expeditions, is unveiled by Atlas Ocean Voyages. With gourmet dishes combined with fine wines and stunning views of Antarctica and the Arctic, this exclusive, limited-seating event offers global cuisines from Spain, Korea, France, and more. The Explorer’s Table, a sumptuous eating experience that transports patrons…
