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Alien-harboring planets might emit a unique purple hue

Existence beyond Earth is one of the most significant unanswered scientific concerns. Moreover, where does it conceal itself? At this time, Cornell University scientists believe they have significantly advanced in their quest for extraterrestrial life. They assert in a new study that planets that may be home to extraterrestrial life may emit a distinct purple hue.

McDonald’s Coke’s taste secret revealed by food scientist

There is now a scientific explanation for why McDonald's Coca-Cola has long been regarded as a premium soft drink compared to other fast-food and restaurant establishments. According to food scientist Abby Thiel, the superior flavour, additional bubbles, and flavorful appearance of the carbonated beverage result from how the chain processes it.

Tesla seeks support for Elon Musk’s $56bn compensation

On Wednesday, Tesla requested that its shareholders reaffirm their approval of CEO Elon Musk's unprecedented $56 billion compensation, established in 2018 but subsequently denied by a Delaware judge in January. In lieu of a salary or cash incentive, the compensation is contingent on Tesla's market value increasing to a maximum of $650 billion within the following decade. Tesla is valued at more than $500 billion, per LSEG data.

Why are hundreds of video game workers unemployed?

Globally, including in the United Kingdom, over 8,000 video game developers have lost employment in the past four months. What happens when the gaming industry in the United Kingdom expands concurrently? "I had just awoken when I received an email informing me that a company-wide meeting was scheduled." I immediately became aware." James, not his actual name, saw the message earlier this year while visiting his family.

Tesla to cut 10% of global workforce due to sales drop

The global personnel of electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla is expected to be reduced by more than 10 per cent, according to a memo distributed to staff members by CEO Elon Musk. Due to the "duplication of roles and job functions in certain areas" that resulted from the company's rapid global expansion, Musk informed employees via email on Monday that the reductions were essential.

Bosses fret: AI may snatch executive positions

Even your supervisor is concerned that AI may replace them. Hundreds of chief executive officers are concerned that one day technology will replace them. Numerous individuals acknowledge that they have already begun to covertly utilise tools like ChatGPT to assist them with their daily duties while passing off the work as their own.

Sky Mobile resumes after five-hour outage, frustrating customers

After five hours of technical difficulties this morning, hundreds of users were unable to access the internet on their devices. Fortunately, Sky Mobile is now back online. The technology behemoth confirmed the resolution of the issue via X (formerly Twitter), writing, "Our support teams have investigated and resolved this issue." "Affected customers should be able to utilise their 3G/4G/5G services at this time," they continued.

Human excrement could power planes soon

"We are converting sewage into jet fuel," James Hygate, CEO of biofuel company Firefly, stated. The organisation anticipates commencing deliveries of the reduced carbon fuel in or around 2028. Human detritus may soon be utilised as fuel for aircraft, a world-first factory has been announced.

NASA selects firms for lunar rover in historic mission

NASA has awarded three companies contracts to construct vehicles for crewed missions to the Moon, which will occur for the first time in over fifty years. NASA announced on Wednesday that Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost, and Venturi Astrolab, located in Texas, Colorado, and California, respectively, have been selected to develop designs for the lunar rover under a contract valued at a maximum of $4.6 billion.

Google may implement paywall, charging for AI access

A new report claims that Google is considering charging users for access to its AI-powered search engine. According to 'people familiar with the plan' cited by The Financial Times, the technology behemoth is considering numerous alternatives. The report states that this includes integrating AI-driven search functionalities into the company's premium subscription services, which already grant users access to its novel Gemini AI assistant in Gmail and Docs.

US bridges at risk, including Golden Gate, Verrazzano

The most recent federal data indicates that at least seven bridges in the United States share comparable dimensions and height to the now-demolished Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore; thus, they, too, are susceptible to a similar catastrophe in the future. The National Bridge Inventory for 2023, conducted by the Federal Highway Administration (FHA), identified several renowned bridges that comprise "fracture critical members," or sections of steel where even a single point failure could result in the structure's total collapse.

Lawyer warns firestick users of inviting potential risks

Experts have cautioned sports fans who attempt to view Premier League football for free using shaky' firesticks against the potential disclosure of their banking information to criminals. Samuel O'Toole, an attorney specialising in intellectual property, said that in addition to the legal risk they expose themselves to, illegal streamers invite an organised criminal gang into their homes through the device.

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Acid reflux meds like TUMS, Prilosec up migraine risk 70%

According to one study, the use of common over-the-counter gastritis medications such as TUMS or Prilosec can increase the likelihood of developing migraines by as much as 70 percent.  A cohort of 11,800 individuals was analyzed by researchers from the University of Maryland, of which 2,100 were users of over-the-counter anti-heartburn medications.

Outrage about crowding Visitors to Venice start paying today

Venice becomes the first city globally to implement a payment system exclusively for visitors. To verify that individuals beyond entry points possess a QR code, officials conduct arbitrary inspections. Despite this, not all individuals are content. Visitors to Venice are now required to pay an entrance fee by a contentious scheme that went into effect today. The pilot program is intended to deter tourists and reduce the volume of visitors that congest the canals during the height of the holiday season, thereby making the city more habitable for locals, according to authorities.

Meadows, Giuliani indicted in Arizona election scheme

A grand jury in the state of Arizona has indicted sixteen individuals, including Mark Meadows, the chief of staff for Donald Trump, and Rudy Giuliani, an attorney, on charges related to their purported involvement in nullifying the former president's defeat in the 2020 election.  Eleven Republicans are charged in the indictment issued late Wednesday by the state attorney general. The document in question was erroneously submitted to Congress, wherein it claimed that Trump had secured the crucial state for 2020.

US Supreme Court considers sending Trump immunity claim back

On Thursday, the United States Supreme Court indicated its willingness to remand Donald Trump's criminal case concerning his endeavors to annul the 2020 election to a lower court. This remand would enable the court to determine whether specific elements of the indictment constituted "official acts" shielded by presidential immunity.