President Trump imposed 50% tariffs on Brazilian goods, ostensibly to pressure Brazil to drop charges against Jair Bolsonaro. Despite escalating tensions, Brazil's economy shows resilience, with the real up 13% against the dollar and the Ibovespa index showing an 11% gain. The impact is muted due to Brazil's...
NASA's Curiosity rover, exploring Mars since 2012, is operating more efficiently than ever. Software upgrades have granted it increased autonomy, allowing it to conserve energy by multitasking and automatically entering sleep mode after completing daily tasks. This extends the rover's lifespan, crucial as its power source diminishes. Recent...
Battlefield 6's open beta early access begins August 7th-8th. While initially limited, EA offers a new way to gain access: link your EA and Twitch accounts and watch participating streamers for 30 minutes. Additional in-game rewards are available by watching streamers during both open beta weekends (August 7-8...
Harvard Medical School researchers discovered a link between lithium deficiency and Alzheimer's disease. Studies on mice showed that lithium deprivation accelerated brain aging and memory loss, while lithium supplementation reversed these effects, even in advanced stages. Human brain tissue analysis revealed lower lithium levels in individuals with early-stage...
Texas Democrats, who fled to Illinois to block a Republican-backed redistricting bill, were evacuated from their hotel due to a bomb threat. No device was found after a thorough search. The incident occurred Wednesday morning, temporarily displacing around 400 people. While no one was harmed, the threat...
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker appeared on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," discussing his role in sheltering Texas Democrats fleeing Republican redistricting efforts. Pritzker defended his actions, arguing it's necessary to "preserve democracy" against what he called unconstitutional tactics. He also jokingly acknowledged the unusual shapes of Illinois' congressional...
A former Miami Heat security guard and retired Miami police officer, Marcos Thomas Perez, has been charged with stealing and selling over $2 million worth of game-worn jerseys and memorabilia. The 62-year-old allegedly stole over 400 items, including a LeBron James jersey, from Kaseya Center between 2016 and 2025,...
NASA's Curiosity rover celebrates 13 years on Mars. Initially a two-year mission, it continues operating thanks to careful power management and software updates. To extend its lifespan, the team optimizes energy use, consolidates tasks, and implemented algorithms to reduce wear on the rover's wheels. Curiosity's discoveries include organic...
ESPN has secured a five-year deal to continue televising the NFL Draft through 2030. The non-exclusive agreement allows the NFL to sell broadcast rights to other networks. The future of NFL Network's draft coverage remains uncertain, with potential for consolidation or separate broadcasts. The deal aligns with...
Apple CEO Tim Cook will meet with President Trump on Wednesday to announce a new $100 billion investment in US manufacturing. This brings Apple's total US investment commitment over the next four years to $600 billion, representing a significant expansion of its "American Manufacturing Program." The announcement follows Trump's...
