This article first appeared in The Checkup, MIT Technology Review’s weekly biotech newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Thursday, and read articles like this first, sign up here. A dairy worker in Texas tested positive for avian influenza this week. This new human case of bird flu—the second ever reported in the United…
NEW DELHI (AP) — The world’s largest democratic election could also be one of its most consequential. With a population of over 1.4 billion people and close to 970 million voters, India’s general election pits Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an avowed Hindu nationalist, against a broad alliance of opposition parties that are struggling to play []
A Status Orange wind warning will impact five counties, with a Yellow warning for the rest of the country.
Alternative metal band Chevelle has announced a summer tour that includes a
Director Ryoo Seung-wan (The Battleship Island, Escape from Mogadishu) is a familiar name to fans of Korean action cinema, ever since his debut Die Bad in 2000, he’s consistently delivered a series of movies which combine action with a strong narrative. Since his riotous parody of old school Korean action movies with 2008’s Dachimawa Lee, the director has taken a decidedly darker approach, with both The Unjust and The Berlin Continue reading →
Pruitt Taylor Vince will play Pa Kent.
Most of Columbus and Bartholomew County will be focused on the solar eclipse today, and residents should be prepared to find some regular services and schedules changed for this cosmic event. Continue reading at The Republic News.
The last time a major solar eclipse came over New York City was in 2017. Nearly 90% of the sun will be obscured by the moon by 3:25 p.m. [ more › ]
If you're in the market for a pair of uniquely-designed earbuds, then you might want to check out the Sony Linkbuds.
This is turning out to be quite the year for skywatchers.
The 128th edition of the Boston Marathon takes place on Monday with 30,000 runners from over 100 countries expected to participate. The race, held annually on Patriots’ Day, starts in Hopkinton and finishes on Copley Square, covering 26.2 miles and 248 meters (almost 814 feet) of elevation gain. Despite being net downhill, the undulating course and often unforgiving weather make Boston one of the more challenging of the world’s six major marathons. Here’s what you need to know ahead of this...
The Chinese e-commerce platform, owned and operated by PDD Holdings, continues its meteoric rise in the US and beyond, with 41.34 million app downloads in March 2024. The platform dominated the ad space in this year's Super Bowl and is consistently leading app store charts.What is Temu Like?You can buy almost anything you can imagine for the cheapest prices with a 90-day free return option. Their products generally cost up to $50 and are manufactured in China. You can explore home supplies, car...