Mike Johnson, the newly elected Speaker of the House, has recently gained national attention, not only for his conservative policies but also for his close relationship with former President Donald Trump, his rare “covenant marriage,” and his modest net worth compared to other politicians. Known for his strong positions on religious freedom, fiscal conservatism, and … Read more
london — More than 8 million people were diagnosed with tuberculosis last year, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, the highest number recorded since the U.N. health agency began keeping track. About 1.25 million people died of TB last year, the new report said, adding that TB likely returned to being the world’s top infectious … Read more
If the idea of strapping yourself into a rocket and blasting into space for a few minutes of weightlessness is not appealing, how about a potentially transformative, slow journey to the top of the atmosphere? Space Perspective, the latest private company to offer tourist flights to the edge of space, is taking a new approach to … Read more
The Current24:10AI needs a lot of power. So Google’s going nuclear Big tech companies are scrambling to secure nuclear energy deals worth billions of dollars in order to meet the growing demands of generative artificial intelligence (AI) — but critics say they need to rethink that and slow down. “Tech companies have gotten away with … Read more
Image: Seth Kurkowski / Space Explored This week we discuss the political tension for NASA and the possible conflict of interest that is Elon Musk. A recent report yet again confirmed that the billionaire has talked with US adversaries and has been asked to do something that would either harm his business-wise or the US … Read more
Conservative political strategist and commentator Ryan Girdusky recently made headlines after being banned from CNN following a controversial remark aimed at journalist Mehdi Hasan. Known for his advocacy against Critical Race Theory (CRT) and as the founder of the 1776 Project PAC, Girdusky has built a reputation that resonates strongly within conservative circles, even as … Read more
An artist’s impression shows a triple star system called V404 Cygni with a black hole and two ordinary stars. Material siphoned from the deformed nearby star (left) is pictured swirling around the black hole (right), as the third star (top right) shines in the distance. Astronomers traditionally believe black holes form when massive stars explode … Read more
Top divorce attorney James Sexton recently revealed one of his most heart-wrenching cases in an interview with Steven Bartlett, host of the popular YouTube show Diary of a CEO. Sexton, known for his expertise in complex family law cases, recounted a custody battle he won but wishes he had lost. His story exposed the grim … Read more
Forget the days of bulky hacking tools. Enter the O.MG cable: an unassuming charger that hides a powerful secret. In a new YouTube video, ethical hacker Ryan Montgomery recently unveiled this deceptive device, a seemingly ordinary USB cable brimming with hidden capabilities – for good or bad. Packed with advanced features, this inconspicuous cable exposes … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association wants governments to scrap sick note requirements for employees with minor sniffles, stomach aches or other short-term illnesses. In a position paper published on Monday, the CMA said the notes burden physicians with unnecessary administrative tasks, and eliminating the requirement could prevent as many as 12.5 million unnecessary health-care interactions a year. A new … Read more
