David DePape, the man convicted of attempting to kidnap then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. The judge, Jacqueline Scott Corley, imposed the sentence for DePape, who was found guilty last November of attempted kidnapping of a federal official and assault on the
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a prion disease that primarily affects cervids, but there have been concerns about its potential to infect humans. New data from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) suggests that there is a substantial species barrier preventing the transmission of CWD to humans. Healthy human cerebral organoids were
The technology world is buzzing with excitement as the Moto G85 5G has recently surfaced on a benchmarking website. This leak suggests that Lenovo’s subsidiary, Motorola, could be gearing up to launch the successor to the Moto G84 5G in the near future. One of the most exciting aspects of this leak is the possibility
In a shocking turn of events at the Valhalla Golf Club, World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler found himself in a difficult situation early on Friday morning. The day took a tragic turn when a man was struck and killed by a shuttle bus outside the golf course, leading to traffic being stopped. Scheffler, in
In a disturbing turn of events, a 30-year-old teacher named Rebecca Joynes has been found guilty of engaging in sexual activities with two schoolboys. The verdict came after a two-week trial at Manchester Crown Court, where Joynes faced four counts of sexual activity with a child and two counts of sexual activity with a child
Tesla’s recent announcement of cutting approximately 600 more employees as part of its massive restructuring has sent shockwaves across its manufacturing facilities and engineering offices. The latest round of layoffs, affecting positions from entry level to director roles, has left a significant impact on various departments, including factory workers, software developers, and robotics engineers. This
The recent bird flu outbreak in the United States is not just a concern for hunters, farmers, and poultry producers. City dwellers, especially those with pets, also need to be vigilant, according to scientists. The New York City Virus Hunters (NYCVH) Program has conducted a community science project that reveals a small number of birds
As a young adult, Chet Kapoor harbored a dream of working alongside the tech legend, Steve Jobs. Kapoor took a leap of faith and landed an internship at NeXT, a software company founded by Jobs. While Kapoor started off as an intern, doing simple tasks like making coffee, he was just a stone’s throw away
“Elevation,” a new sci-fi thriller starring Anthony Mackie and Morena Baccarin, takes place in a post-apocalyptic Rocky Mountains setting. The story follows a single father along with two women as they step out of their comfort zones to confront monstrous creatures in order to save a young boy’s life. Directed by George Nolfi and produced
Recently, a former diversity manager at Facebook and Nike, Barbara Furlow-Smiles, was sentenced to five years and three months in prison for stealing over $5 million from the companies earmarked for DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) initiatives. Furlow-Smiles, a resident of Georgia, pleaded guilty to wire fraud in December after being accused of orchestrating a