Category: Science and Technology
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WHO Declares End of Global Covid-19 Emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Friday (5) that it is ending the global emergency for Covid-19, declared more than three years ago when the pandemic began, which killed millions of people worldwide and changed daily life in ways previously unimaginable and, in some cases, permanently. In practical terms, the decision changes little: many…
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Kremlin Attacked by Drones. Russia Blames Ukraine and the U.S.
The Russian government reported that a supposed attack on the Kremlin occurred in the early hours of Wednesday (3). Two “unmanned aerial vehicles” (drones) were intercepted and destroyed before causing any damage, the government stated. Later, images of the alleged attack began to appear on social media. The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, was not in…
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New York Is The First State To Ban Natural Gas Stoves In New Buildings
New York is the first state in the country to ban natural gas and other fossil fuels in most new buildings – a major victory for environmental advocates.
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Brazil Temporarily Suspends Telegram App. What Do School Attacks Have to Do With It?
A federal judge in Brazil ordered the temporary suspension of the messaging app Telegram on Wednesday (26), citing the platform’s alleged failure to provide all requested information to the Federal Police regarding neo-Nazi chat groups. The measure is seen as part of the country’s effort to combat the rise of school violence. The judge also…
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Experts Warn of Megathquake on the U.S. West Coast
American scientists fear that a hole in a 600-mile geological fault at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean could trigger a megathquake on the west coast of the United States. The hole, which is expelling hot liquid, is located 80 kilometers off the coast of Oregon, at the edge of the fault known as the…
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NY Natural History Museum to Open New Building Next Week
The American Museum of Natural History in New York is about to open its new building, a stunning piece of architecture that cost $465 million and took nearly a decade to build. The city’s new attraction is scheduled to welcome the public starting next Thursday (May 4). Jeanne Gang, the architect responsible for the building,…
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Apple Wants to Be Your New Bank
Last week, Apple launched yet another service instead of new hardware. Users of the Apple Card can now open a savings account that offers a high-yield APY of 4.15% — a rate that is more than 10 times the national average. There are no fees, no minimum deposits, and no minimum balance requirements; users can…
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Warning: Sleep Supplements Have More Melatonin Than Recommended
Tests with over two dozen brands of melatonin gummies sold as sleep supplements showed that some contained potentially dangerous amounts of the hormone that helps regulate sleep.
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Reverse ATMs Dispense Cash and Skip Cards
As stores, restaurants, and various other types of businesses try to become completely cash-free, a new type of ATM is increasingly being installed in businesses across the country. The “reverse ATMs” dispense cards with stored value. The businesses that are avoiding cash—a trend accelerated by the pandemic—are led by amusement parks, casinos, and sports stadiums,…
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How to Claim Your Share of the $725 Million Facebook Will Pay to Users
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If you used Facebook in the United States between May 2007 and December 2022, you are entitled to request a share of a $725 million settlement that Facebook’s parent company has agreed to pay to resolve a class-action lawsuit against the social network. Users can enter their information on the website facebookuserprivacysettlement.com to receive payment…