In the latest development of the hush money case involving former President Donald Trump, his defense team is seeking to cast doubt on the credibility of the prosecution’s lead witness. David Pecker, the former publisher of the National Enquirer, returned to the witness stand for a fourth day as his testimony is crucial for prosecutors alleging an illegal scheme to influence the 2016 election. Pecker’s testimony has come under scrutiny as defense attorneys question his inconsistencies regarding Trump’s involvement in burying embarrassing stories. Trump’s lawyers argue that any dealings with Pe ..read more

An Israeli drone strike on a convoy of white cars on April 1st resulted in the tragic death of seven World Central Kitchen workers in Gaza. The convoy had been coordinated with the Israel Defense Forces (I.D.F.) using a safety system called deconfliction, highlighting the grave mistake that led to the deadly attack. According to the United Nations, this latest incident adds to the more than 200 aid workers who have been killed in the conflict in Gaza. The I.D.F. admitted to operational misidentification and internal failures as the cause of the strike, despite utilizing their deconfliction sys ..read more

After nearly five months of communication silence, Voyager 1 has resumed sending usable data back to NASA. The issue was traced back to a faulty chip in the Flight Data Subsystem (FDS) computer onboard the spacecraft. Engineers worked tirelessly to reconfigure the code and transmit it to the FDS memory on April 18. The complexity of the code required engineers to divide and move sections to various locations in the FDS memory, as it was too large to be stored in a single location. Despite the challenge, the modification was successful, allowing engineers to check the health and status of the s ..read more

The 2024 NFL Draft took fans by surprise as unexpected picks and bold moves dominated the first round. In a shocking twist, the Atlanta Falcons selected Michael Penix Jr. in the top 10, despite recently signing Kirk Cousins as their quarterback. This move adds another layer of competition to the Falcons’ roster and sets the stage for an interesting quarterback battle. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Vikings made a bold move by trading up to select J.J. McCarthy as a quarterback to challenge Sam Darnold for the starting position. McCarthy’s arrival adds depth to the Vikings’ quarterback room and raise ..read more

In recent months, there has been a noticeable surge in cyber attacks, with experts pointing to the increase in remote work as a possible contributing factor. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many businesses to adopt remote work policies, leaving them more vulnerable to cyber threats. Phishing emails and ransomware attacks have become increasingly common methods used by cybercriminals to target unsuspecting individuals and organizations. These attacks can result in sensitive data being compromised or held for ransom, causing significant financial and reputational damage. As a result, businesses ..read more

Nvidia Enhances GeForce Now with Classic Blizzard Games and AV1 Support Nvidia has announced some exciting new additions to its GeForce Now cloud streaming service, including two classic Blizzard games. StarCraft and Diablo II will soon be available to play on GeForce Now, joining their more modern counterparts StarCraft II and Diablo III. This news is sure to please fans of these beloved classics who are looking to revisit these iconic titles. In addition to these new game offerings, Nvidia is also rolling out AV1 support for GeForce Now users with Mac M3 devices. This support will allow for ..read more

President Joe Biden recently signed legislation that could potentially ban TikTok in the U.S., a move that has drawn criticism from some avid users of the popular social media platform. Despite his campaign’s previous embrace of TikTok and collaboration with influencers to reach younger voters, Biden’s support for the ban has raised eyebrows. TikTok has become a primary news source for a third of Americans under the age of 30, making it a crucial platform for reaching young voters. However, opponents of TikTok have voiced concerns about Chinese ownership and influence over American narratives ..read more

Renowned television host Kathie Lee Gifford is making headlines with the upcoming release of her new book, “I Want to Matter: Your Life Is Too Short and Too Precious to Waste,” where she opens up about her late husband’s infidelity. In the book, the former Today anchor candidly discusses her struggle with forgiveness after discovering her husband Frank Gifford’s affair with Suzen Johnson in 1997. Kathie Lee shares her personal journey of learning to forgive and emphasizes the importance of love, forgiveness, and not giving up on a marriage during difficult times. Drawing from her own experienc ..read more

The TWA Hotel recently played host to an event that showcased the lighter side of consumer electronics and hardware, with the launch of the highly-anticipated Rabbit R1 stealing the show. The event, which featured a DeLorean adorned with Rabbit branding, saw the company exceed its sales expectations by a staggering 20 times within just 24 hours of the R1 hitting the market. Designed by Teenage Engineering, the Rabbit R1 comes with a touchscreen and a wallet-friendly price tag of $199, making it a more accessible option compared to Humane’s Ai Pin. The R1 places a strong emphasis on industrial ..read more

A 54-year-old woman from New Jersey has made medical history by receiving a genetically engineered pig kidney and thymus gland in a groundbreaking surgery at NYU Langone Health. Lisa Pisano, who had been battling heart failure and end-stage kidney disease, underwent a nine-day procedure that first involved the implantation of a mechanical heart pump before the transplant of the pig organs. The pig thymus gland was strategically placed under the kidney covering to reprogram Pisano’s immune system and reduce the need for immunosuppressive drugs. This marks the second known transplant of a gene-e ..read more