The newly-discovered seamount in Guatemala is an incredible 6.3 km (3.93 mi) tall, making it nearly twice the height of the world’s tallest building, the 830-m (2,722-ft) Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The giant seamount, named Benejúder Seamount, was discovered by a team of scientists using a type of sonar imaging used to detect features on […]
When facing financial worries, some shoppers will tighten their budgets and focus on only purchasing necessities, while others may, in a strategy of denial, purchase now and pay later by borrowing or utilizing a credit card. Those that are able to borrow or use a credit card may find that focusing on smaller purchases and […]
“John Kerry is a frequent flyer when it comes to climate-change meetings – and apparently, so is his massive carbon footprint. The former Secretary of State told reporters he’s ‘utterly committed’ to combating climate change, yet he continues to jet off from one conference to the next – all while lecturing the rest of us […]
A federal judge in Montana on Tuesday blocked the state’s ban on TikTok, delivering another loss to critics of the Chinese-owned social media app. Judge Dana Christensen’s ruling grants TikTok a temporary restraining order, meaning the ban will be in effect until the lawsuit challenging it goes to trial. The ban was set to go […]
Scientists have developed tiny robots made from human stem cells that aim to help deliver targeted medical treatments inside human bodies. The new technology, called “xenobots”, could potentially help to restore damaged tissues and organs or release drugs in predetermined locations in the body. The robots were built using a computer algorithm to combine individual […]
Diageo has renewed its push to stop Sean “Diddy” Combs appearing in tequila ads after allegations were made against him that he raped a 13-year-old girl. The company, which owns the tequila brand, DeLeon, has raised concerns that Combs’ appearance in the ads could hurt the brand’s image. The company said in a statement, “In […]
A group of Californians calling themselves “refugees” will be attending a press conference with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in Pensacola, Florida, on Monday to criticize California Governor Gavin Newsom’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. The press conference is leading up to a primetime debate with Fox News host Sean Hannity that will be broadcast live […]
The conservative justices on the Supreme Court appear to be skeptical of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) use of in-house tribunals to adjudicate certain securities disputes. During the recent oral argument of the case, SEC v. Lucia, Justice Anthony Kennedy expressed concern about the tribunal’s power and Justice Samuel Alito asked whether this type […]
Astronomers have discovered a system of six exoplanets orbiting a young star 340 light-years away in the constellation Musca. The star, now known as TOI-178, is relatively close and bright, allowing its planets to be studied in greater detail. The six exoplanets range in size from roughly that of Earth to nearly three times as […]
UAW autoworkers voted to approve a new four-year contract with U.S. automakers, according to a statement from the union published late Monday. The contract, which will impact more than 156,000 workers, was reached over the weekend and requires final ratification by all three automakers. It includes pay increases, new pension plans for veteran autoworkers, and […]