Stephen A. Smith is pushing back after receiving a harsh public rebuke from the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). The nabj thumbs down stephen smith controversy began after the ESPN “First Take” host was given the organization’s annual “Thumbs Down” award at its convention Saturday, with the group criticizing what it described as a … Read more
South Africa is placing greater attention on research into tuberculosis, HIV, other infectious diseases and pandemic preparedness through a new call for research proposals. The initiative is designed to support work that can strengthen scientific knowledge, improve public-health responses and help the country prepare for future infectious-disease threats. The call reflects the continued importance of … Read more
Boeing has received an important regulatory boost after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration cleared its 737-7 for commercial service. The boeing ah-64 apache is also part of Boeing’s broader aviation and defense portfolio, while investors are weighing whether Boeing stock has risen too far following its recent recovery. 737-7 Approval Strengthens Boeing’s Outlook The FAA … Read more
SpaceX stock fell 3.2% to $136.71 on Friday as investors prepared for another major release of company shares and watched the emergence of a potential new competitor in the rocket industry. The decline comes as SpaceX stock remains below its June peak, adding to investor concerns about volatility in the newly public company. Stoke Space … Read more
Actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in Heroes, Nashville and the Scream franchise, has died at 36, her family confirmed Sunday. Panettiere’s father, Skip Panettiere, announced her death in a statement to ABC News, describing his daughter as “an incredible light” and a “force of nature.” The family asked for privacy as they mourned … Read more
Questions surrounding Sen. Mitch McConnell’s health and ability to carry out his remaining time in the Senate are growing as the longtime Kentucky Republican continues to stay largely out of public view. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Sunday that he has received no response from McConnell despite repeated attempts to reach the senator. Appearing on … Read more
JPMorgan Chase ended its banking relationship with Polymarket in October 2025 because of regulatory concerns, according to a person familiar with the matter cited by Reuters. The development comes as prediction markets have expanded rapidly and attracted increased attention from regulators across the United States. Regulatory Pressure Grows Prediction markets allow users to buy and … Read more
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is an ambitious attempt to make the foldable phone feel less like an experimental gadget and more like a premium everyday device. According to Ars Technica’s review, Samsung did not need to radically reinvent the formula this year because the company’s existing foldable hardware was already strong. The bigger … Read more
Ukraine has developed the mich 2000 ukrainian drone, a long-range strike aircraft that reportedly can travel up to 2,000 kilometers after engineers reverse-engineered a Chinese aircraft. The MICH 2000, built for Ukraine’s SBU Alpha special operations center, has drawn attention after reportedly being used in an attack that destroyed a Russian Tu-95MS strategic bomber. According … Read more
Apple could be preparing for a major change to its traditional iPhone launch schedule, with the iPhone 18 Pro Max expected to arrive in the fall of 2026 while the standard iPhone 18 may not reach consumers until 2027. According to recent reporting cited by TechRepublic, Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro … Read more