Lee Meng-chu went missing after sharing photos documenting the Chinese military buildup on the Hong Kong border.
Harold Jones-Quartey gave the intruder a painful lesson on what it’s like to play in the NFL.
Arecibo Observatory nets $19 million grant to search for dangerous asteroids
Posted in: Today's ChiliNASA has ensured the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico can continue its search for near Earth objects (NEOs) that pose a threat to the planet with a $19 million grant. The fund was awarded to the University of Central Florida, which operates the obs…
Gamers who are planning to walk down the aisle can now rope in a familiar voice to perform their ceremony. Jon St. John, perhaps best known as the actor who helped bring Duke Nukem to life, is ready for action as an ordained minister who’s set to con…
The game goes by the name “Acron: Attack of the Squirrels!” and it ties together VR gameplay (for one player) with smartphone gameplay (for 2+ other players). The game puts the VR player in the role of the evil tree, while the 2-or-more other players are squirrels. The tree attacks the squirrels. The video you’re about to see will make … Continue reading
On Wednesday, Uber and Lyft released a new petition against Assembly Bill 5, the California bill about to be debated in the Senate that, if passed, would almost certainly result in gig economy workers being designated as employees in the state rather than independent contractors. Uber and Lyft fear AB5 could tank…
Relying on continued success on YouTube to make your living can be a stressful thing. YouTube recognizes that, and in an effort to reduce stress among its creators, the company is about to roll out a controversial new feature on a broad scale. Starting next month, it will begin hiding exact subscriber counts on YouTube channels, instead giving viewers only … Continue reading
Mystery Russia Explosion Reportedly Happened During Mission to Recover Nuclear-Powered Missile from Ocean
Posted in: Today's ChiliU.S. intelligence has reportedly determined that a mysterious blast that occurred on Russia’s northern coast earlier this month took place during a mission to reclaim a nuclear-powered missile.
Human genome editing will be the subject of a new global registry, the World Health Organization has confirmed, tracking the controversial research as scientists navigate both practical and ethical concerns. While the potential benefits from gene editing could include curing diseases and reducing healthcare costs, critics argue DNA manipulation could just as easily lead to irreversible damage. As a result, … Continue reading
Black Market THC May Be Causing the Alarming Surge in Vape-Related Lung Illnesses
Posted in: Today's ChiliThe toll of people sick with acute lung illness tied to vaping has doubled since last week, with around 354 suspected cases across the U.S. Now, health officials are finally starting to publicly zero in on a leading suspect: unlicensed additives and contaminants, particularly those found in products containing THC.