SpaceX successfully launched Crew-11, its 11th operational astronaut mission for NASA, on August 1st. The Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft, carrying four astronauts from NASA, JAXA, and Roscosmos, launched from Kennedy Space Center. This mission marks a record sixth flight for the Endeavour and the final landing at LZ-1 for...
HBO Max's "And Just Like That..." is ending after three seasons. Star Sarah Jessica Parker, who played Carrie Bradshaw for 27 years, shared an emotional farewell on social media, expressing gratitude to the cast and crew. Showrunner Michael Patrick King stated that the final two episodes of season...
Donald Trump ordered the dismissal of Erika McEntarfer, commissioner of labor statistics, following a report showing stalled job growth in July. Trump accused McEntarfer of falsifying employment data to benefit Kamala Harris's 2020 campaign, providing no evidence. He asserted the economy is booming and demanded accurate job numbers. ...
Wildfire smoke from Canada has caused a significant air quality alert in Minnesota, impacting the entire state through Saturday. Minneapolis had the world's second-worst air quality on Friday morning, with an AQI of 159, deemed unhealthy for everyone. Other Minnesota cities also experienced extremely poor air quality. ...
Former President Trump ordered the firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Commissioner Erika McEntarfer after a report showed slower-than-expected job growth. Trump, via Truth Social, accused McEntarfer of producing inaccurate job numbers to benefit the Biden administration, a claim lacking evidence. The BLS reported only 73,000 jobs...
Neck fans are gaining popularity as a way to beat the summer heat. While they may not significantly lower body temperature, users report feeling cooler due to the airflow on the face and neck. Experts suggest these fans primarily offer a perceived cooling effect rather than true temperature reduction,...
A Florida jury found Tesla partially liable in a 2019 Autopilot-related crash that killed one and injured another. The plaintiffs were awarded $200 million in punitive damages and $129 million in compensatory damages. Tesla was assigned one-third of the blame, with the driver receiving two-thirds. The verdict follows...
ICE is offering up to $50,000 recruitment bonuses and student loan assistance to attract 10,000 new personnel, aiming to double its workforce and accelerate deportations. This initiative, part of a broader $165 billion DHS budget increase, includes recruitment posters reminiscent of WWII recruitment campaigns. The agency's goal is...
Sarah Jessica Parker announced the end of her 27-year run as Carrie Bradshaw in the "Sex and the City" franchise. HBO Max's "And Just Like That," currently airing its final season, will conclude after its third season. Parker expressed deep gratitude to fans and the cast and crew,...
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) will cease operations after Congress and the Trump administration eliminated its funding. The CPB, which funds 1,500 public radio and television stations, including PBS and NPR, will wind down by September 30, 2025. Most staff positions will be eliminated, though a small...
