Author: David Miller

NC State’s DJ Burns Emerges as Hero on Road to Final Four In a thrilling turn of events, DJ Burns has become the face of NC State’s incredible journey to the Final Four. The 6-foot-9, 275-pound center has led the team on an improbable rampage, capturing the hearts of fans with his charisma and skill on the court. Burns’ rise to stardom has not gone unnoticed, as he has gained over 200,000 followers on Instagram and signed endorsement deals with major brands. The attention he has received has been a fun and rewarding experience for Burns, who is relishing the…

The University of Connecticut men’s basketball coach, Dan Hurley, has been using a unique secret weapon during the NCAA championship – a $40 portable washing machine. Hurley, who is known for his superstitions, wears the same socks and boxer briefs to every game, and his wife, Andrea, helps him keep these lucky items clean between back-to-back games on the road. The couple has been relying on the East Doll Portable Washing Machine for over a year now for this very purpose. Andrea jokingly refers to the appliance as something only a “lunatic” would need. This small appliance is primarily used…

In a surprising turn of events, Marnie Sherman, the wife of Royals owner John Sherman, has spoken out following the failed sales tax referendum in Jackson County for a new Royals ballpark and Arrowhead Stadium renovations. Sherman made it clear that the teams will no longer be working with Jackson County and hinted that the community may be lucky if both teams end up relocating to Kansas. These sentiments were echoed by a key person involved in the negotiations, Jackson County legislator Manny Abarca, who expressed disappointment over the failed negotiations and the perceived lack of leadership in Jackson County.…

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced that the Fed is planning to cut interest rates this year as inflation continues to decrease. This decision comes after strong economic data earlier in the year had led to reduced expectations for multiple rate cuts. Following Powell’s statement, the S&P 500 saw a modest increase of 0.1%, while the Dow Jones fell slightly by 0.1% and the Nasdaq Composite rose over 0.2%. Powell emphasized that inflation is currently on a “bumpy” path downward, with the central bank aiming for a target of 2%. Stocks initially experienced losses but rebounded after data from the…

Apple fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming iOS 18 redesign, with many speculating that the new vision was inspired by the Apple Vision Pro. A recent leak obtained by MacRumors from an anonymous source claiming to be an iOS engineer has added fuel to the fire. The leaked iPhone frame template shows a button-y depth that is reminiscent of other Apple platforms. While the design does not represent a complete departure from current iOS layouts, it also does not signal a return to the pre-iOS 7 photorealism. It is still unclear whether the leaked image is real or simply fan…

The upcoming total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8th has generated a lot of excitement among skywatchers and astronomers. The weather forecast for the eclipse viewing has been a major topic of discussion, with some concerns about cloud cover potentially obstructing the view. However, there is some good news on the horizon. Weather experts have noted that two areas of low pressure near Alaska and Russia will play a crucial role in determining the conditions on Monday. One of the lows has changed its movement direction, which could potentially create breaks in the clouds and improve viewing conditions. While there…

FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Facing 25-Year Prison Sentence for Fraud Sam Bankman-Fried, the CEO of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has been handed a 25-year prison sentence after being convicted on seven counts of fraud and conspiracy to launder money. Bankman-Fried, who previously sponsored the Mercedes Formula 1 team, was found responsible for losing $10 billion in customer money and has been ordered to forfeit $11 billion in assets to the US government. The partnership between Mercedes and FTX had already ended before the 2022 Brazilian Grand Prix, with Mercedes later suspending the partnership following Bankman-Fried’s conviction. Despite this setback, Mercedes managed…

The debate over where the solar system truly ends has been ongoing among astronomers for years. There are currently three main potential boundaries that are being considered: the Kuiper Belt, the heliopause, and the Oort Cloud. The Kuiper Belt, located between 30 and 50 astronomical units away from the sun, is a region filled with asteroids and dwarf planets. Some experts argue that this should be considered the edge of the solar system, while others believe it is too simplistic of a definition. On the other hand, the heliopause is defined as the point where the sun’s magnetic influence ends…

SpaceX Sets New Launch Date for Starlink Internet Satellites SpaceX, the aerospace company founded by Elon Musk, has announced that the launch of another batch of Starlink internet satellites has been rescheduled for Saturday night. Originally set for Thursday, the launch was postponed due to unspecified reasons. The Falcon 9 rocket will carry 22 Starlink spacecraft and is slated to take off on Saturday at 10:30 p.m. EDT. The launch can be viewed live on SpaceX’s account on X, with coverage beginning before liftoff. If successful, the Falcon 9’s first stage will land on the drone ship “Of Course I…

Embracer Group Sells Gearbox Entertainment to Take-Two Interactive for $460 Million In a major shakeup in the gaming industry, Embracer Group has announced the sale of Gearbox Entertainment to Take-Two Interactive for a whopping $460 million. The move comes as part of a larger restructuring effort by Embracer, which had acquired Gearbox for $1.3 billion in 2021. The decision to sell Gearbox came after financial difficulties for Embracer following a failed deal with Savvy Games Group in 2023. Take-Two will now take over entities like Gearbox Software and popular franchises like Borderlands and Homeworld as part of the deal. Despite…