Astonishing ‘Megaflash’ Sets World Record for Longest Lightning Strike
A massive bolt of lightning streaked across the sky over the vast expanse of the Great Plains, spanning an incredible distance of 515 miles (829 kilometers) from eastern Texas all the way to Kansas City. This extraordinary “megaflash” broke the previous record for the longest lightning bolt, which was set at 477 miles (768 kilometers) […]
Public health experts dismayed by RFK Jr.’s defunding of mRNA vaccine research
Public health experts are troubled by the decision made by RFK Jr. to cut funding for research on mRNA vaccines. The Trump administration has terminated contracts worth around $500 million that were aimed at advancing mRNA vaccine technology, which experts believe is crucial for preventing future pandemics and treating diseases. The cancellation of these contracts […]
Photos: Here Are the Piles of Used Bedding and Children’s Play Sets Left Near DOGE’s Old Offices
Elon Musk’s team linked to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have started moving out of their base at the General Services Administration (GSA) in Washington, DC. What remains is a chaotic sight of children’s toys and bedding left behind. In areas once occupied by DOGE, abandoned kids’ playthings like a wooden kitchen set, a […]
Tech Companies Are Blocking Microsoft’s Creepy ‘Recall’ Feature
The Recall feature by Microsoft, known for capturing user activity on Copilot+ PCs to create a “photographic memory,” has faced criticism within the app developer community. According to a report from The Verge, both AdGuard and Brave have opted to block Recall due to privacy concerns. Brave made an announcement in a blog post earlier […]
United Airlines grounds flights nationwide over technology issue
United Airlines has resumed its services following a technical outage that caused flights to be grounded across the country on Wednesday evening, resulting in more than 1,000 flights being delayed and dozens being canceled. The airline explained that the disruption was a result of a problem with its weight and balance computer system. “We have […]