How Severance became the most uncanny, fascinating show on TV
At first, the response to Apple’s dystopian sci-fi was tepid. But it’s proved itself to be a deliciously compelling examination of what makes us human, writes Nick Hilton. Plato would have loved it…
NASA’s Day of Remembrance Honors Fallen Heroes of Exploration
NASA will observe its annual Day of Remembrance on Thursday, Jan. 23, honoring the members of the NASA family who lost their lives in the pursuit of exploration and discovery for benefit of humanity. The event, traditionally held every year on the fourth Thursday of January…
Review highlights current understanding of Nipah virus features
Nipah virus (NiV), a zoonotic paramyxovirus with significant human health implications, has garnered considerable attention due to its high fatality rates and potential for human-to-human transmission, posing a global public health threat…
WBD’s Bleacher Report secures NFL highlight rights ahead of Super Bowl
Bleacher Report, the 20-year-old digital sports brand, has signed a multi-year deal with the NFL that provides it with official game footage to use across social channels and owned-and-operated platforms, executives told Axios. Why it matters: The deal speaks to parent Warner Bros. Discovery’s commitment to live sports — and the appeal of Bleacher Report…
The Fayette County Animal Shelter—is it humane?
Is the Fayette County Animal Shelter inhumane? Has the county been ignoring major issues? What is being done to fix existing problems? And what about this new shelter barn being The post The Fayette County Animal Shelter—is it humane? appeared first on The Citizen…
The megadroughts are upon us
Increasingly common since 1980, persistent multi-year droughts will continue to advance with the warming climate, warns a new study. This publicly available forty-year global quantitative inventory seeks to inform policy regarding the environmental impact of human-induced climate change. It also detected previously ‘overlooked’ events…New York powerhouse VC Insight Partners nabs another $12.5B after $8B in exits
Insight Partners closed another giant flagship fund after big returns in 2024. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only…Failed fintech startup Bench racked up over $65 million in debt, documents reveal
Canadian Fintech Bench had over $65 million in debt but less than $3 million in cash, documents reveal. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only…Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal brings hope for devastated northern Gaza
The deplorable humanitarian conditions in northern Gaza have caused bitter infighting within the Biden administration…