Author: David Miller

Gil Kenan, the co-writer of Ghostbusters: Afterlife, recently revealed that the film was crafted as a tribute to the late Harold Ramis and his iconic character Egon Spengler. Following the success of Afterlife, Kenan and Jason Reitman co-wrote a sequel titled Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, which became an homage to Ivan Reitman after his passing. Before Ivan Reitman passed away, Kenan and Jason shared their story outline for Frozen Empire with him, an experience Kenan considers an honor as he continues the Ghostbusters franchise. In particular, Kenan hopes to give the current hero, Phoebe Spengler, a trilogy capper in future films.…

New Initiative to Ban Single-Use Plastics Aimed at Reducing Waste The government has recently unveiled a new initiative aimed at tackling the issue of plastic waste in the country. Starting next year, single-use plastic products such as straws, cutlery, and plates will be banned in an effort to reduce plastic pollution and protect the environment. Businesses will now be required to find alternative solutions to these products or face fines. While some have applauded the government’s decision, others are expressing concerns about the impact this ban will have on businesses. Public reaction to the announcement has been mixed, with some…

On April 8, the U.S. will be treated to a rare astronomical event as a total solar eclipse passes over the country. This phenomenon occurs when the moon completely blocks out the sun, casting a shadow on Earth and creating a surreal experience for those lucky enough to be in the path of totality. This eclipse will be visible in 15 states, with areas such as the South Pacific Ocean, Mexico, and parts of the U.S. and Canada being able to witness the moon’s shadow passing in front of the sun. Those within the path of totality will have the…

Mustafa Suleyman, known for co-founding Google’s DeepMind AI lab, is making a significant career move by leaving his start-up Inflection AI to join Microsoft. As reported by ‘Poh Diaries,’ Suleyman will now take the helm of Microsoft’s consumer AI business and will directly report to CEO Satya Nadella. With his new role, Suleyman will be tasked with expanding Microsoft’s consumer AI offerings, which include the Copilot chatbot, Bing search engine, and Edge internet browser. This move comes at a time when AI technology is rapidly advancing and becoming increasingly integrated into daily life. Suleyman’s former company, Inflection AI, had previously…

In a historic turn of events, the No. 16 Stetson Hatters will face off against the No. 1 UConn Huskies in the opening game of the 2024 NCAA Tournament. This marks Stetson’s first appearance in program history, after they secured a spot by defeating Austin Peay in the Atlantic Sun Tournament. Junior guard Jalen Blackmon emerged as a star player for Stetson, scoring an impressive 43 points in the final game. His performance has caught the attention of many, with experts naming him as a potential threat in the upcoming tournament. As sports fans eagerly await the start of March…

In a groundbreaking move, the National Association of Realtors is settling a $418 million lawsuit by eliminating standard commissions for real estate agents, leading to potential savings for buyers and sellers. The decades-old standard percentage of 6% for commissions is being scrapped, allowing for more negotiation between parties. Austin-based real estate groups are applauding the changes, seeing it as an opportunity for increased transparency and upfront discussions. Real estate agents like Lesley Estes and Ian Grossman view this shift as a chance to showcase their value in a competitive market. However, the new rule change may create challenges for buyers…

Attention all math enthusiasts and science lovers! NASA’s annual Pi Day Challenge is back, and it’s time to put your math skills to the test. This year, on Pi Day 2024 (March 14th), NASA is inviting participants to solve a series of math problems related to the mathematical constant, pi. The questions in the challenge are based on various NASA missions, including Deep Space Optical Communications technology, Earth-orbiting satellites, rovers on the Moon, and more. Organized by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s Education Office, the challenge aims to engage participants in thinking like scientists and engineers for the exploration of other…

The James Webb Space Telescope has made a groundbreaking discovery by identifying icy building blocks of life around two infant stars. Complex organic molecules (COMs) have been found in the gas and dust swirling around protostars, confirming predictions made based on Earth-based lab experiments. The material around the low-mass protostar IRAS 2A shows similarities with the early stages of our solar system, with COMs detected in icy form. This discovery will help scientists understand the origins of larger molecules in space and how icy materials may be transported through planetary disks to deliver COMs to forming planets. The team of…

A recent study has cast doubt on the accuracy of maternal death reporting by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suggesting that flawed record-keeping may be contributing to a spike in maternal mortality rates across the United States. Maternal death, defined as the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of pregnancy termination from causes related to or aggravated by pregnancy, is a serious public health concern. Common causes of maternal mortality include bleeding, infection, heart disease, suicide, and drug overdose. However, a study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology highlighted the…

US stock markets experienced a dip on Thursday as investors reacted to a higher-than-expected inflation report. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell by approximately 0.3%, while the Dow Jones saw a slightly larger decline of around 0.4%. Tech giants Nvidia and Tesla were among the stocks hit hardest, with both companies seeing their shares drop by roughly 4%. The Russell 2000 Index, which tracks small-cap stocks, tumbled about 2% as investors adjusted their expectations for a potential interest rate cut in June. This shift in sentiment came after the Producer Price Index revealed a 0.6% increase from the previous month,…