A memecoin called 120 Hours was launched on the Solana platform, Pump.fun, by a terminally ill developer. The developer claimed to be dying and launched the memecoin to help his family after his passing, which was to be in 120 hours. However, as the coin hit a $534k peak, the developer immediately pulled the plug....
When the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System opened in California’s Mojave Desert in 2014, it was hailed as a monumental achievement – the largest concentrated solar power (CSP) facility of its kind in the world. Backed by a $1.6 billion federal loan guarantee and involving tech giants like Google, the $2.2 billion project was meant...
Within mere hours of the Trump assassination attempt on the 13th of July, 2024, social posts were abuzz with claims that the event had been staged. There were even rumours that he had used some sort of blood capsule typically used in movies. Is there any truth to these rumours, though, or are they merely...
Customers rely on correctly labelled packaging to ensure that they aren’t exposing themselves to potential allergens. On the 10th of September, 2025, maker of the Goodles brand, Gooder Foods, made a public announcement regarding a nationwide recall of two of their mac-and-cheese products. The mac and cheese recall was due to undeclared allergens being found...
The landscape of treating Huntington’s disease, a cruel and relentless neurological disorder, may be on the verge of a revolutionary shift. For a disease that has long defied efforts to slow its progression, new data from a pivotal gene therapy study has delivered a powerful and unprecedented message of hope. The research suggests that actively...
Recently, the TSA has instituted many new rules and regulations regarding items and luggage. Frequent flyers probably know what items they can and cannot pack into checked luggage. Since 2008, the TSA has enforced restrictions to lithium-ion batteries, where uninstalled or loose batteries were not permitted in checked luggage. This is due to the risk...
The internet is full of scam sites looking for a way to swindle you out of your money and data. Consumers are told to only use verified sites run by businesses that are considered legitimate and safe. So, one would assume that big-name sites such as Amazon would be both consumer-friendly and that there is...
Arnold Abbott spent 23 years feeding homeless people every Wednesday at Fort Lauderdale, in a South Florida park. On November 2, 2014, at age 90, the city would arrest him for it. Abbott later told reporters that an officer said, “Drop that plate right now,” as if he were holding a weapon. The World War...
Many new university students often get flu-like illnesses when they first arrive due to exposure to new germs in close-contact environments. Known to students as “freshers’ flu”, it actually refers to a number of illnesses that typically occur among large groups of people. It is, therefore, no surprise that a 19-year-old student, Ketia Moponda, thought...
Padded bras, tissues in cups, and relentless push-up routines were often a rite of passage for many girls growing up. There was an underlying hope that one day, their chest would “catch up” to society’s ideal. But as adulthood arrives, those early insecurities often fade. What once felt like a disadvantage turns out to be...
Samsung has recently confirmed that they would be displaying adverts on their luxury smart fridges costing $1,800 or more. This means you might be forced to watch an ad while trying to grab the milk. The move has left many customers frustrated, with some likening the experience to something out of Black Mirror, albeit less...
A major airline is adding extra precaution and warning their clients against using “blending in” bags for their luggage. Dark or gray colored suitcases, which are wildly popular amongst travellers, create confusion, increase theft risks, and delay travel plans. Issuing the warning, a major airline urges their customers about the dangers of purchasing dark-colored luggage...
