Jenna Norton, a program director at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), found herself on paid leave after the government shutdown ended. She suspects her outspoken criticism of the Trump administration's actions at NIH led to this decision. Norton has been vocal about the administration's impact on research and participants' health, even organizing a call to act...
Blue Origin, a company started by Jeff Bezos over 25 years ago, achieved a major milestone on Thursday. Their massive New Glenn rocket, standing 18 stories tall, successfully landed on a floating platform in the Atlantic Ocean. This landing happened nine minutes after the rocket launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 3:55 pm EST (20:55 UTC). T...
A man named Johnson Wen, aged 26, from Australia, was arrested in Singapore for causing a commotion on the red carpet during the premiere of "Wicked: For Good. " He was charged with being a public nuisance, which could result in a fine of around $1, 500 if he is found guilty. Wen, who calls himself "Troll Most Hated" on Instagram, has a history of disrupting events. ...
Hae-Ran Ryu is making waves in the golf world. At just 24, she has already won three LPGA Tour events, earned over $5. 5 million, and secured 22 top-10 finishes. Her journey from the Korean circuit to being named the 2023 Tour Rookie of the Year has been impressive. But behind her success stands a crucial figure: her caddie, Martin Bozek. Martin Bozek is more than j...
The Lucchese crime family, one of the infamous "Five Families" of New York and New Jersey, has been making headlines again. Recently, 14 people were arrested for their alleged involvement in an illegal sports betting ring. This isn't the first time the Lucchese family has been in the news. Back in April, 39 people, including members of the Lucchese family, were charg...
Jeffrey Epstein, a well-known financier, had a vast network of influential friends even after his 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution from a minor. This network included business leaders, journalists, academics, and political figures. Emails released by the House Oversight Committee in 2023 provide a glimpse into Epstein's relationships from 2009 until his ar...
Burgundy is the new black, or so it seems. This rich, reddish-purple shade is stealing the spotlight, and it's not hard to see why. It's a bold choice that can elevate any outfit, and it's versatile enough to work with a variety of styles. One celebrity who has embraced this trend is Katie Holmes. She was recently spotted with a stylish burgundy bag, and it's clear t...
The Washington Pavilion is getting a major upgrade. A new exhibit called Space Explorers: Mission Infinity is set to launch on November 15. This isn't just a small addition; it's a big deal. The second floor of the Kirby Science Discovery Center has been completely transformed. It's the largest renovation since the center opened in 1999. A lot of money went into thi...
Google is in hot water with regulators on both sides of the pond. The European Union (EU) and the United States (US) are not happy with how Google handles ads. They say Google's control over ad tools and its ad exchange, AdX, is unfair. The EU even slapped Google with a huge fine of 2. 95 billion euros. They want Google to stop favoring its own services, which hurts ...
Music isn't just for entertainment. It might also be a powerful tool for keeping your brain sharp as you age. A recent study from Australia found that older adults who listened to music regularly had a lower chance of developing dementia. This study followed over 10, 000 adults aged 70 and older for about ten years. It looked at different lifestyle factors that could...