Two meteor showers, the Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids, will peak simultaneously on July 30th. Active since July, they'll produce up to 30 meteors per hour. The Southern Delta Aquariids, best viewed in the Southern Hemisphere, originate from the Aquarius constellation. The Alpha Capricornids, while less intense, offer...
Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's accomplice, offered to testify before the House Oversight Committee, but only under conditions including immunity from prosecution. Her attorneys sent a letter outlining these demands, including advance notice of questions and a postponement until after her Supreme Court appeal. The committee rejected the immunity...
Mario Paint, a classic SNES game, is now available on Nintendo Switch Online for both Switch and Switch 2. The Switch 2's Joy-Cons function as a mouse, enhancing the game's drawing and animation features. Players can create artwork, animated sequences, and music. Additional features include a 'Breakroom'...
MLB is investigating Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz for potential gambling violations, significantly impacting the team's trade deadline strategy. The investigation has led to the Guardians likely trading star pitcher Shane Bieber, severely diminishing their playoff chances. Clase's trade value is also damaged, and the...
U.S. health officials are recommending a nationwide ban on 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), a kratom derivative found in energy drinks and supplements. The FDA considers 7-OH a potent opioid, more powerful than morphine, posing a risk of addiction and overdose. This follows recent FDA warnings to companies selling 7-OH-infused products. ...
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that Britain will recognize a Palestinian state in September unless Israel takes significant steps towards peace, including a Gaza ceasefire, allowing UN aid access, and preventing West Bank annexations. Starmer cited the deteriorating situation in Gaza and dwindling prospects for a two-state solution...
The Toronto Blue Jays, currently boasting a 63-44 record, are aiming for significant roster upgrades before the 2025 trade deadline. Unlike last year's sell-off, they plan to add talent to bolster their bullpen, rotation depth, and batting lineup. Potential targets include relievers like Griffin Jax, Jhoan Duran, and...
Jack Dorsey's new Bluetooth messaging app, Bitchat, is available on the iOS App Store. The app allows for offline messaging within a 100-meter radius using Bluetooth. While touted for its privacy, security researcher Alex Radocea highlighted impersonation vulnerabilities. Dorsey acknowledged the lack of external security review. ...
Sydney Sweeney's new American Eagle jeans campaign, featuring a pun on "genes" and "jeans," has sparked controversy. Critics accused the campaign of promoting eugenics and racial undertones, while others saw it as a rejection of "woke" advertising. The ads, reminiscent of a Brooke Shields Calvin Klein campaign, highlight Sweeney's...
Spotify's shares plummeted over 11% after releasing disappointing Q2 earnings. The company missed Wall Street's revenue and earnings expectations, reporting a net loss of €86 million compared to a profit of €225 million last year. Higher costs and a weaker-than-expected third-quarter revenue guidance of €4.2 billion (versus a...
