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A massive jellyfish swarm forced the temporary shutdown of four units at France's Gravelines nuclear power plant on Monday. The jellyfish clogged the plant's cooling system, causing an automatic shutdown. EDF, the plant …
Apple's iOS 26 beta 6 introduces subtle but noticeable changes to the Lock Screen's clock. The clock now boasts increased transparency and a more prominent 3D, floating effect, aligning better with the overall 'Liquid Gl…
Week 1 of the NFL preseason saw several notable performances. Jets' Justin Fields and Giants' Jaxson Dart impressed, while Jaguars kicker Cam Little kicked a 70-yard field goal. The Chiefs' offensive line, bolstered by r…
Sinclair Broadcast Group, a major US broadcaster, announced a strategic review of its business, potentially leading to a merger. The company is also exploring a spin-off or split of its ventures unit, including the Tenni…
Texas Longhorns claim the No. 1 spot in the AP preseason college football poll for the first time in school history, edging out Penn State. Arch Manning's debut as starting quarterback fuels high expectations for the Lon…
Universal and DreamWorks have pushed back the release of "Shrek 5" from December 23, 2026, to June 30, 2027. This is the second delay for the film, which will now open less than a week after Sony's "Spider-Man: Beyond th…
Apple's iOS 26 beta 6 boasts significantly faster app launch animations. While app content loading speed depends on recent usage, the time between tapping an icon and the app opening is noticeably reduced. This improveme…
Facing a potential US EV market collapse, Ford is investing $2 billion in a new strategy inspired by China. This involves a $30,000 midsize electric pickup truck, potentially reviving the Ranchero name, launching in 2027…
Ford will invest nearly $2 billion to retool its Louisville, Kentucky, plant for electric vehicle (EV) production, aiming for more affordable and profitable EVs to compete with rivals. The plant, operating for 70 years, …
Sony's new Bravia Theater Bar 6 soundbar delivers impressive audio quality, but its lack of Wi-Fi is a major drawback. The $650 3.1.2-channel system boasts crisp sound and excellent clarity, performing well with music an…
MLB umpire Jen Pawol, the league's first female plate umpire, had a successful debut. In Sunday's game, her accuracy rate for balls and strikes was 92.72%, slightly below the league average of 94.23%. While her ball accu…
SpaceX launched its 100th mission of the year, deploying 24 Amazon Project Kuiper satellites into low-Earth orbit. This marks SpaceX's second launch for Amazon's broadband internet constellation, a direct competitor to S…
Warner Bros. has achieved a historic feat, becoming the first studio to have six consecutive films gross over $40 million in their opening weekends. This success includes both adaptations and original movies like the hit…
Reddit is blocking the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine from indexing most of its content due to concerns about AI companies scraping data for training purposes. The move will limit the Wayback Machine to archiving onl…
Jen Pawol made history as the first female umpire in Major League Baseball, officiating a game between the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins. After years in minor leagues and facing numerous challenges, Pawol's perseveran…
Twenty years after her split from Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston reflects on the intense media scrutiny surrounding her relationship with Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Aniston describes the tabloid coverage as "juicy reading" an…
Ford will invest $2 billion to transform its Louisville Assembly Plant into an EV factory, launching a $30,000 mid-size pickup in 2027. This involves abandoning its century-old assembly line for a new "universal producti…
Negotiations for a global treaty to combat plastic pollution are underway in Geneva. A large art installation, "Thinker's Burden," depicting a figure overwhelmed by plastic waste, serves as a stark reminder of the urgenc…
Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) swiftly shut down rumors of a romance with Sydney Sweeney during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live. Asked about their closeness at a Las Vegas event, MGK curtly told the inquiring fan to "s…
Honor is reportedly developing a mid-range smartphone with a massive 10,000mAh battery, utilizing MediaTek's Dimensity 8500 chipset. While this signifies advancements in silicon-carbon battery technology, exceeding even …
Jennifer Aniston revealed in a Vanity Fair interview that the Friends cast had been mourning Matthew Perry long before his death. She described his battle with addiction as incredibly difficult, but expressed relief that…
Meghan Markle gifted Khloe Kardashian a luxurious hamper filled with items from her lifestyle brand, As Ever. The hamper included vegetables, flowers, wine, and honey. Markle shared a photo of the gift on her Instagram S…
After 20 years administering the AP Top 25 college football poll, the author now joins the voting panel. The decision wasn't easy, as they previously preferred objectivity. Their voting strategy involved using multiple c…
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski remains undecided on his starting quarterback for Saturday's preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Shedeur Sanders started the first preseason game, but his position …
Many Samsung phones come with pre-installed apps, some of which are rarely used. These include Samsung Global Goals (for sustainability), Samsung Free (for free movies and TV), Samsung TV Plus (a free streaming service),…