Author: John Spears

The University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles has made the decision to cancel its main commencement ceremony due to safety concerns stemming from potential student protests. This comes after students at Columbia University in New York expressed fears that their own commencement could be disrupted following anti-war demonstrations that led to dozens of arrests. With protests erupting on campuses across the country, schools are facing pressure to address how they will handle upcoming graduation events. Many are remaining tight-lipped on whether they will adjust or cancel their ceremonies in response to the unrest. For graduating college students who…

NASA Astronauts Set to Make History Aboard Boeing’s Starliner Spacecraft NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore are gearing up to make history as the first crew to travel aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. The astronauts have entered quarantine ahead of their scheduled May 6 launch to ensure their health and safety during the mission. The quarantine is a necessary precaution to prevent sickness on the International Space Station, where the crew will be staying for an extended period. The mission will launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, and the astronauts will be the first to fly on the United…

In Game 1 of the playoff series between the Rangers and Capitals, 21-year-old Matt Rempe stole the show with his impressive performance on the ice. While he may have only scored a goal, Rempe’s discipline and composure in the midst of baiting from the Capitals set him apart from the rest. Despite being targeted by the opposing team to engage in unnecessary fights, Rempe remained focused on playing his game and not letting himself get swept up in the physicality of the matchup. Rangers coach Peter Laviolette commended Rempe for his ability to walk the fine line between tough play…

Boxer Ryan Garcia shocked the boxing world recently by confirming that he had placed a $12 million bet on himself to beat Devin Haney in their highly anticipated fight. Despite being seen as the clear underdog leading up to the bout, Garcia showed confidence in his abilities by putting such a large sum of money on the line. However, Garcia’s confidence may have cost him a portion of his potential winnings as he was fined $1.5 million for being overweight at the weigh-in. This misstep led to Haney calling Garcia a “f–king clown” in response to his behavior prior to…

Fighting erupts near Thai border as Myanmar military clashes with armed ethnic groups Tensions have escalated near the Thai-Myanmar border as the Myanmar military clashes with armed ethnic groups, with the Karen National Union (KNU) leading the attack on the town of Myawaddy. The KNU has reportedly captured army outposts in the area, triggering clashes that began when Karen groups launched an assault on Myanmar troops near the Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge. Approximately 1,300 people have fled into Thailand, where authorities are searching for weapons among the refugees. The armed groups involved in the conflict are said to be using 40mm…

Google Messages is gearing up to introduce a new feature that will provide parents with powerful parental controls. This upcoming feature will allow parents to block their children from sending messages until they give their approval. The feature will work on a per-contact basis, meaning that parents will be able to enable or disable messaging for specific contacts. Unapproved messages will trigger a prompt asking for parental approval before they can be sent. This new functionality will likely be controlled through Google’s Family Link app, which already offers parents a range of tools to manage their children’s device usage. Notably,…

Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner Set for Crewed Test Flight to International Space Station Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft is now attached to the Atlas 5 rocket in preparation for a crewed test flight to the International Space Station next month. The spacecraft rolled out from Kennedy Space Center to Space Launch Complex 41 on April 16, marking a significant milestone in the company’s space exploration efforts. NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are set to be on board for the Crew Flight Test (CFT) mission, which is scheduled for a launch on May 6. The launch was originally planned for May…

Sony’s Chief Engineer Advocates for HDR Technology Revival At a recent spring showcase event in March, Sony’s chief distinguished engineer, Toshiyuki Ogura, highlighted the importance of reintroducing HDR technology in their latest LED TV lineup. The event featured the unveiling of the flagship Bravia A9 mini LED TV and a range of new 2024 TVs, as well as an updated soundbar fleet and professional monitor, the HX3110. Sony also took the opportunity to simplify its 2024 home theater lineup by using the A-series moniker for all new OLED and LED TVs. However, confusion arose among consumers as OLED and LED…

On March 8, a Florida home was hit by a chunk of space debris that originated from the International Space Station (ISS), NASA has confirmed. The incident caused damage to the roof and floor of the home, raising concerns about the risks posed by orbital debris. According to NASA’s investigation, the debris came from a cargo pallet containing spent batteries that was expected to burn up in the atmosphere upon re-entry. However, a section of the debris survived and hit the Florida home, highlighting the potential danger to spacecraft and satellites in low-Earth orbit. In response to the incident, NASA…

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