US Navy’s stunning ‘Manta Ray’ drone hibernates on the sea bed, can perform lengthy autonomous missions: reports
Captain Nemo is forced out of his job because of this gadget. The US Navy has just tested a new self-driving, fish-shaped unmanned submarine that can hibernate on the ocean floor for “very long periods” without needing refueling, and then transport a wide range of payloads. Dubbed the Manta Ray for its sleek design, the […]
Paramount CEO Bob Bakish expected to resign: reports
Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish is expected to resign on Monday amid controversial merger talks with Skydance Media and ahead of the company’s quarterly results later that afternoon. ing. Mr. Bakish has clashed with Paramount’s controlling shareholder, Shari Redstone, who said the CEO was “not fully aware of the company’s strategic opportunities,” including the possible […]
Stock market today: Wall Street ticks higher at the start of a week packed with key reports – The Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks were volatile Monday as Wall Street geared up for a week packed with potentially market-moving reports. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% in early trading, its best week since November. As of 9:40 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 111 points, or 0.3%, and the Nasdaq Composite […]
Chicago Reportedly Removes Famous ‘Rat Hole’ After Damage Reports
The famous Chicago “Rat Hole” was reportedly removed on Wednesday after the city deemed the site damaged and in need of repair, according to officials. Chicago city officials had the section of sidewalk with what appears to be a rat imprint, nicknamed the “Rat Hole,” removed on Wednesday, according to The Associated Press (AP). Residents […]
Russian troops went on drunken killing spree in occupied Ukraine: reports
According to reports, Russian authorities have arrested two soldiers who committed a drunken murder in the Moscow-occupied region of Kherson. Telegram channel VChK-OGPU reported: “When denied alcohol, they killed residents and burned their homes.” On April 24, Alexander Kaigorodtsev (36) and Alexander Osipov (34) were taken into custody on suspicion of murder. The men, members […]
UK Looking to Deploy Soldiers to Deliver Aid to Gaza, BBC Reports
The BBC reports that Britain is considering sending British troops to the Gaza Strip to deliver aid supplies in response to the construction of an offshore floating pier by the US military. a report Britain plans to send soldiers to drive support trucks from the soon-to-be-completed pier to a floating causeway on the Gaza coast, […]
Colts’ Chris Ballard rips critical reports around draft pick in expletive rant
The Indianapolis Colts selected wide receiver Adonai Mitchell from Texas in the second round of the NFL Draft on Friday night, giving quarterback Anthony Richardson another weapon. Following the nomination, Colts general manager Chris Ballard spoke passionately with reporters, slamming anonymous sources who had criticized Mitchell in the days leading up to his remarks. This […]
Google Reports Strong Q1 Earnings, Stock Soars
Google’s parent company Alphabet reported first-quarter results that beat analysts’ expectations, sending its stock up about 10% in Friday morning trading. CNBC report The tech giant reported earnings of $1.89 per share, beating expectations of $1.51, and revenue of $80.54 billion, beating estimates of $78.59 billion. This is Google’s fastest growth rate since the beginning […]
Taiwan reports Chinese military activity after Blinken leaves Beijing
Taiwan reported a resumption of Chinese military activity near the island on Saturday, a day after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to China ended, with 12 aircraft passing through the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait. The United States is Taiwan’s most important international supporter and arms supplier, despite having no formal […]
Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr selection appeared to have stunned Kirk Cousins, reports say
The Atlanta Falcons accomplished the biggest challenge in the first round of the NFL Draft by selecting Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick. Last month, they signed Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract, so everyone thought Penix wasn’t even an option. But the Falcons appear to like the 24-year-old […]