The recent discovery of a cluster of stars known as IRS 13 near the center of our galaxy has shed light on the existence of an intermediate mass black hole. This finding is significant as intermediate mass black holes have been a rare phenomenon in the realm of astrophysics. The location of the black hole,
Microsoft recently faced criticism from the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding the pricing and offerings of its Xbox Game Pass. The introduction of a new tier, known as the Xbox Game Pass Standard, sparked controversy as it did not include new first-party titles on the day of release. The FTC called this new tier
The Asia-Pacific markets experienced a decline on Monday due to various factors impacting investor sentiment. The unexpected news of U.S. President Joe Biden dropping out of the presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee caused uncertainty in the markets. The subsequent rate cuts by China’s central bank added to the
The decision to place first baseman Ty France on outright waivers by the Mariners has come amidst a teamwide offensive slump. Trouble began for France upon his return from the injured list after sustaining a hairline fracture on his right heel. In the 26 games following his return, his performance at the plate has been
After U.S. President Joe Biden made the surprising announcement that he would not seek reelection and instead endorse Vice President Kamala Harris, leaders from around the world expressed their reactions. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in an Instagram post, referred to Biden as a “true friend” and a “partner to Canadians,” praising his dedication to
Senator Joe Manchin’s recent statement on CNN’s “State of the Union” has stirred up controversy within the Democratic Party. Manchin expressed his belief that it is time for President Joe Biden to pass the torch to a new generation, signaling his call for Biden to exit the race against former President Donald Trump. This surprising
The Secret Service has confirmed that they denied some of former President Donald Trump’s requests for additional security resources over the past two years. These denials were due to the department’s limited resources, according to a Secret Service official. The Washington Post was the first to report on the Secret Service’s acknowledgment of the denials.
In recent years, Berkshire Hathaway has been actively engaging in share buybacks as part of Warren Buffett’s strategy to reward long-term shareholders. This move has seen the conglomerate reduce a significant portion of its share count, amounting to nearly $75 billion worth of repurchases over the past five and a half years. Warren Buffett, widely
The reported proposals for inflation-busting wage hikes, which could cost billions of pounds, have sparked debate over the potential impact on public sector pay. The proposed increase of 5.5% recommended by independent pay review bodies for teachers and NHS staff, among others, is significantly higher than what the government had initially budgeted for. This increase
The WNBA All-Star team made headlines with their impressive victory over the U.S. Olympic team, led by Arike Ogunbowale who set the WNBA All-Star scoring record with an incredible 34 points. This marked the second consecutive win for the All-Star team over the Olympians, highlighting the undeniable talent and depth of the WNBA All-Stars. Ogunbowale’s
