Author: Robin Washington

As the Hindu festival of Diwali approaches on November 4th, millions of people around the world are preparing to celebrate the joyous occasion. Known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. During Diwali, families come together to exchange gifts, enjoy festive meals, and light traditional oil lamps called diyas to signify the triumph of light. Fireworks are also a common part of the celebrations, adding to the festive atmosphere. However, in recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the negative environmental impact of fireworks during Diwali. Some cities…

In November, the residents of Matamoros, Mexico, had the chance to witness the impressive second test flight of the SpaceX Starship mega rocket just across the border from Brownsville, Texas. This test flight marked a significant improvement from the first attempt that took place seven months earlier. The initial launch in April last year outside Brownsville encountered various issues, such as damage to the launchpad, failed booster engines, and a unsuccessful separation of the upper stage. However, during the second test flight, all 33 booster engines operated successfully, and the upper Starship stage separated as planned. Both stages reached high…

Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery on Mars, uncovering a massive volcano and a possible buried glacier ice sheet near the equator of the red planet. The volcano is located in the eastern part of Mars’ Tharsis volcanic province and is said to rival other giant volcanoes on Mars in diameter. The structure, which is centered at 7° 35′ S, 93° 55′ W, reaches an impressive elevation of +9022 meters and spans a staggering 450 kilometers in width. The discovery was recently announced at the 55th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, shedding new light on the complex geological history of…

The 96th Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, were a night to remember as the biopic “Oppenheimer” took home the coveted prize for best picture. Directed by Christopher Nolan, “Oppenheimer” also cleaned up in other categories, with Nolan winning best director and actor Cillian Murphy taking home the award for best actor. Emma Stone also had a big win, scoring best actress for her role in “Poor Things.” The Oscars didn’t shy away from highlighting geopolitics, as “20 Days in Mariupol” and “The Zone of Interest” both received awards. Russian filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov won best documentary for “20 Days…

In a surprising turn of events at the “Mind the Tech” conference in New York City, a Google employee was fired after going on an anti-Israel rant during a lecture by Google Israel managing director Barak Regev. The employee, whose identity has not been disclosed, interrupted the conference to accuse Google of “powering genocide” through their involvement in Project Nimbus, a contract with Amazon Web Services and Israel. The outburst caused a commotion among audience members, who quickly mocked the employee before security escorted him out of the room. Despite the disruption, Regev remained composed and handled the situation with…

NASA’s Europa Clipper Set to Launch in October with Unique Artistic Touch NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft is set to launch in October with a special touch that honors its connection to Earth. The spacecraft will carry a richly layered dispatch that includes more than 2.6 million names submitted by the public. Additionally, a triangular metal plate featuring artworks and engravings will be on board. The plate, made of tantalum metal and measuring about 7 by 11 inches, includes recordings of the word “water” spoken in 103 languages, a symbol representing the American Sign Language sign for “water”, U.S. Poet Laureate…

In an intense double-overtime battle, the No. 5 USC women’s basketball team emerged victorious over the No. 7 UCLA Bruins with a final score of 80-70 in the Pac-12 Tournament semifinals. USC’s JuJu Watkins put on a stellar performance, scoring 33 points and grabbing 10 rebounds in the game. With this win, USC will advance to the championship game to face off against No. 2 Stanford. The last time USC made an appearance in the championship game was in 2014, and they are looking to bring home the title once again. McKenzie Forbes added 17 points for USC, and coach…

Armed Gangs Attempt to Seize Control of Haiti’s Main International Airport In a brazen display of power, armed gangs in Haiti made a bold attempt to seize control of the main international airport in the capital, Port-au-Prince. Exchanging gunfire with police and soldiers, the gangs, led by former elite police officer Jimmy ‘Barbecue’ Cherizier, brought chaos and fear to the Toussaint Louverture International Airport. Cherizier, who now leads a gang federation, claimed responsibility for the attacks that forced the closure of the airport. The gangs, which already control up to 80% of Port-au-Prince and have targeted key government sites like…

Stocks hit record highs this week as investors eagerly awaited the release of the US jobs report. Market analysts believe that major central banks, including the Federal Reserve, will likely cut interest rates in June in an effort to boost economic growth. Speculation is driving market optimism, with many traders betting on a positive jobs report that could further boost stocks. Despite recent trade tensions and global economic uncertainties, the stock market seems to be on a winning streak. For more insights on the latest market trends and predictions, listeners can tune into the Big Take podcast. The podcast covers…

OpenAI’s ChatGPT just got a memory upgrade. The popular conversational AI platform has introduced new controls that allow users to specify what it should remember or forget in future conversations. This exciting development aims to make ChatGPT even more helpful and relevant in providing responses. Currently, the memory controls are being tested by a select group of free and paid users. However, OpenAI has plans for a broader rollout in the near future, which means more people will be able to benefit from this innovative feature. The memory feature of ChatGPT enables it to retain information learned from previous chats,…