Amazon’s planned takeover of iRobot scrapped after EU opposition
Amazon’s planned takeover of iRobot has been scrapped following opposition from EU competition authorities. The companies announced the decision in a joint statement, expressing their disappointment at the lack of a clear regulatory path for the purchase of the Roomba…
Get Up to Half Off Tax Software from Turbotax and H&R Block for 2024
It’s that time of year again — tax season. File your taxes like a pro with 2024 tax software from Turbotax and H&R Block for up to half off. Save on tax software and get your taxes out of the…
Thailand’s 2023 Elections: Reformist Party Secures Most Seats, but Populist Party Forms Majority Government
In a surprising turn of events, the reformist Move Forward Party secured the most seats in Thailand’s 2023 elections, but it was the populist Pheu Thai Party that ultimately formed a majority government, overlooking the country’s stagnant economy. The new…
Italy’s Bold Move: Selling Off Crown Jewels to Address Massive Public Debt
Italy is making a bold move to address its massive public debt by putting its crown jewels up for sale. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s hard-right government aims to raise 20 billion euros by 2026 through a privatisation program, which includes…
Legal Challenge to Onshore Wind Policy in England
Onshore wind policy in England is facing a legal challenge as the UK government’s decision to exclude onshore wind projects from the types of energy infrastructure projects that can generally be considered as ‘nationally significant infrastructure projects’ (NSIPs) under planning…
Starbucks Celebrates Black History Month with New Cup Collection
Starbucks is celebrating Black History Month with the debut of a new collection of cups designed by artist Damon Brown. The collection is part of the coffee chain’s Artists Collaboration Series, which aims to showcase the unique stories of artists…
UConn Researchers Explore CO2 Removal for a Healthier Environment
UConn researchers are exploring CO2 removal as a way to foster a healthier environment. As efforts to address the effects of a warming planet ramp up, C02 removal is at the forefront of sustainability. But what happens to that carbon…
Physicists Make Major Breakthrough in Understanding Proton Structure
Physicists have made a major breakthrough in understanding the structure of the proton, shedding light on the forces that govern subatomic particles. A recent study, published in Reviews of Modern Physics, has revealed new insights into the mechanical properties of…
International Space Station Captures Breathtaking View of Earth’s Glowing Atmosphere
The International Space Station (ISS) has recently treated the world to a breathtaking view of Earth’s glowing atmosphere, captured from a vantage point 258 miles above the Pacific Ocean. This mesmerizing image, shared on Instagram, has garnered widespread admiration, accumulating…
Astronomers Discover Twisted ‘Train-Wreck Galaxy’ After Violent Galactic Collision
A team of astronomers recently made a fascinating discovery while studying the aftermath of a violent galactic collision. Using the Gemini South Telescope, the scientists investigated the twisted galactic disk of NGC 4753, a lenticular galaxy located around 60 million…