ISS astronaut’s photos capture a ‘wonderful world’

It may not be a perfect world, but if you look in the right places it’s certainly wonderful. International Space Station (ISS) astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti, for one, definitely thinks so. Inspired by Louis Armstrong’s 1967 classicWhat a Wonderful World, the Italian space traveler recently posted four sublime Earth images alongside lyrics from the legendary track. “I see skies of blue and clouds of whiteThe bright blessed days, the dark sacred nightsAnd I think to myselfWhat a wonderful world…”#MissionMinervapic....

August 17, 2025 · 2 min · 337 words · Christine Jackson

Jake Paul “finishing up” with boxing after Mike Tyson with MMA debut set

Jake Paul “finishing up” with boxing after Mike Tyson with MMA debut set Jake Paul’s MMA debut with the PFL is inching ever closer as he will be fighting a “credible” opponent in 2025, according to the organization’s CEO. Even though he’s been primarily focused on boxing, Jake Paul has plenty of involvement with the world of Mixed Martial Arts. The majority of fighters onhis boxing recordare former UFC stars who’ve tried their hand at the sweet science....

August 17, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · David Price

Just who saw that post anyways? A guide to Facebook privacy settings

After theCambridge Analytica scandalandnew privacy laws in Europe, Facebook’s privacy settings may not look like they did when you first created an account. And on top of that, Facebook’s privacy settings are divided up into several different locations, and paired witha long legal privacy agreement. If you haven’t visited your privacy settings on Facebook, or have no idea even where to find them, it’s probably time for a privacy check-up....

August 17, 2025 · 14 min · 2809 words · Barbara Horn

Kung Fu Panda 4 Set Up 5 Furious Five Spinoffs I'm Desperate To See Next

Summary Kung Fu Panda 4severely underutilized one of my favorite parts of the franchise - the Furious Five - but it also set up five different spinoff stories for them that I would love to see. The Furious Five, Tigress, Monkey, Viper, Mantis, and Crane, have been staples of theKung Fu Pandafranchise since it began. Over the course of four movies, they’ve grown from judgmental opponents to Po becoming the Dragon Warrior into his closest friends and allies....

August 17, 2025 · 4 min · 852 words · Jerry Spencer

Lack of domestic battery production could short German automakers’ EV plans

As automakers ramp up efforts to produce more electric and hybrid vehicles in their lineups for the near future, this ultimately has increased the demand for battery production. However, analysts fear some companies could struggle with this demand, specifically German car companies — and that is because none of them currently build and produce their ownbatteries. Instead, they have to rely on third-party supplies, mainly from Asia. This has German car companies in a bind, not just with themselves, but the German government as well....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 476 words · Alice Martinez

Legendary Gundam creator calls Mars colonization a fantasy for “simpletons”

Legendary Gundam creator calls Mars colonization a fantasy for “simpletons” Gundam anime series creator has said humans will never live in space after decades of imagining it. Yoshiyuki Tomino, the creator behind Mobile Suit Gundam, has cast doubt on the very concept that defined his most famous work, space colonization. After decades of developing stories set in sprawling orbital habitats, Tomino now believes humanity simply isn’t capable of living beyond Earth....

August 17, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Kevin Pratt

Lenovo’s new Legion 5 gaming laptop will be powered by AMD’s Ryzen 4000

Lenovo is launching a series ofnew gaming laptops, including one powered byAMD’s new Ryzen 4000 processors. The AMD Legion 5 is an alternative to the Legion 5i, which runs ontraditional 10th-gen Intel processors. Lenovo has also followed up on pricing, availability, and more specifics behind the rest of its lineup of Legion gaming devices for 2020. Lenovo Legion 5 For most gamers, the highlight of the lineup will be what Lenovo is calling the “mainstream” Legion 5 laptop....

August 17, 2025 · 4 min · 846 words · Heather Young

Managing Type 2 diabetes gets easier thanks to UnitedHealthcare and Dexcom

A few weeks after investing in a blood sugar tracking startup, Fitbit is doubling down on its commitment to helping those with diabetes. At CES 2018, health insurance provider UnitedHealthcare and continuous glucose monitoring companyDexcomannounced anew pilot programcentered around wearable tech provided by Fitbit to help those with Type 2 diabetes better address their health in real time. Under the new pilot, eligible UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plan participants will be able to leverage both a Fitbit (either an Ionic or Charge 2 device) as well as the Dexcom Mobile Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System tokeep tabson their glucose levels throughout the day, helping them better match actions with outcomes....

August 17, 2025 · 2 min · 299 words · Samuel Ho

MTG Bloomburrow: Best reprints

MTG Bloomburrow: Best reprints The Bloomburrow set has continued 2024’s Magic: The Gathering hot streak. This set received a warm welcome from players new and old, and it brings a wide array of powerful, popular new cards to the table. New cards aren’t all Bloomburrow has to offer, however. There are several reprints featured in the set that MTG players and collectors will want to keep an eye out for, and we’ve gathered together the most exciting and valuable picks....

August 17, 2025 · 4 min · 752 words · Michael Sims

Netflix’s new conspiracy thriller with Robert De Niro looks crazier than Leave the World Behind

Netflix’s new conspiracy thriller with Robert De Niro looks crazier than Leave the World Behind Netflixis dropping a new thriller series next month, and this Robert De Niro-led drama could be the next Leave the World Behind. For those who don’t remember,Leave the World Behindarrived back in 2023, serving a whole platter of apocalyptic fears and dodgy technology. Starring Julia Roberts and Ethan Hawke, the end-of-days thriller saw two families try to survive as technology around the world started failing, causing catastrophic chaos....

August 17, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · Christopher Woodard

One Underdeveloped Starfield End Game Mechanic Is A Huge Wasted Opportunity

Summary One ofStarfield’s most interesting mechanics has tons of untapped potential. For all thechangesStarfieldhas undergone since its latest update, it still has a lot of issues. One of those in particular starts to rear its ugly head near the end game, when the player has come into their own with a slew of artifact powers and a fully tricked out custom ship. Not much can ruin the experience by then, but little hiccups likeStarfield’s combat issuesor repetitive planetary exploration can throw a wrench in the works....

August 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1175 words · William Adams

Our nearest exoplanet, Proxima b, could have a large and chilly neighbor

This artist’s impression shows the planet Proxima b orbiting the red dwarf star Proxima Centauri, the closest star to the Solar System.ESO/M. Kornmesser Our nearest exoplanet discovered so far isProxima b, which orbits the star Proxima Centauri located 4.2 light-years from Earth. Orbiting a red dwarf, Proxima b sits in the habitable zone, meaning it could host liquid water on its surface, and is roughly the same size as Earth, making it an intriguing target for dreams of planetary colonization....

August 17, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Alexis Dennis

Overwatch: Essential tips and tricks for securing a victory

Since the beginning,Overwatchhas caught the eyes of casual players and competitive players alike. The strategy for building the perfect team and capturing the point has kept players coming back for more since its initial release in 2016. However, the game has also changed quite a bit since its release. From new maps and characters to new ways to play,Overwatchhas something awesome for everyone. In order to succeed, you have to at least have an idea of what is expected from each fight, map, or game mode....

August 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2208 words · Angela Henderson