Author: Benjamin Carter
A cave has been discovered on the moon that hints at what could be an “underground, undiscovered world” of cave networks below the surface. The discovery comes as countries race to establish permanent presences on the moon, despite dangers including radiation, weather and extreme temperatures. Lunar Base Peace, Love, Happiness/Pixabay The cave has been mooted as a potential base of operations for future astronauts. The first British astronaut, Helen Sharman, told the BBC that it looked like a good potential site for habitation. Moon Caves Theory Kym Mackinnon/Unsplash It was first thought that there may be caves on the moon…
Jack Black has announced he is prematurely halting the upcoming Tenacious D tour due to controversial comments made by his bandmate, Kyle Gass, in reference to the Donald Trump assassination attempt. The comedy rock band, which is fronted by Black and Gass, were due to make several stops in Australia and New Zealand later this month. Tenacious D Formed Almost 30 Years Ago Kayla842/Wikimedia Tenacious D was formed in 1996 by Black and Gass, who first met a decade before. The pair had met in an acting troupe called The Actors’ Gang, based in Los Angeles. Initial Animosity Eduardo Mallmann/Unsplash…
After years of continuous price rises, PepsiCo have publicly stated that consumers are spending less on all goods. This comes as PepsiCo release lower than expected sales figures, which led to a drop in their share value. However, sales of some surprising products have remained popular. Sales Drop Raymond Kotewicz Unsplash PepsiCo have reported a 1% increase in total revenue but a lower sales volume in the most recent quarter. They experienced a 2% drop in global sales volume, while their North American Frito-Lays division experienced a larger 4% drop in sales. Cheaper Goods Lag Ross Parmly Unsplash The CFO…
Mod Pizza, which it was reported was facing bankruptcy last week, has just been acquired by Elite Restaurant Group. Regardless of whether the chain chooses to file for bankruptcy or not, changes are coming to the nationwide pizza chain. Mod Had Been Considering Bankruptcy Piper McCorkle Wikimedia Reports released last week had said that Mod Pizza’s leadership had been considering bankruptcy as a solution to their financial woes. Since the start of the year, the chain has closed dozens of its 500-plus locations. Inappropriate to Speculate Stefan Sommars Unsplash Amid bankruptcy reports last week, the ownership released a statement urging…
Texans have resorted to using the app of a popular fast food chain to track power outages across the state as a result of Hurricane Beryl. Hurricane Beryl, which caused devastation in Mexico and Caribbean nations before reaching the Texas coastline, provoked tornado warnings last weekend. Over 1 Million Still Without Power Andrey Metelev Unsplash The effects of Hurricane Beryl are still being felt, days after it first made landfall in the US. As of the early hours of Wednesday, more than 1 million people remained without power in the state. Hurricane Season Hits Early Ibrahim Rifath Unsplash Hurricane Beryl…
South Korean tech company Samsung have just launched their first “smart ring”, looking to stand out in an area some experts have called “niche”. The Samsung Galaxy Rings are geared towards the increasingly popular area of health tracking, and users can track health stats like heart rate, sleep and menstrual cycle. Launched on Wednesday Daniel Romero Unsplash The Ring was announced on Wednesday at Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked press event. The Galaxy Unpacked event showcases new features coming to Samsung’s product range, and this edition is being held in Paris, France. Rings and Watches Luke Chesser Unsplash The rings were unveiled…
Death Valley remains a popular tourist spot with both domestic and international tourists even as the current heat wave across Western US breaks records and claims lives. Death Valley was expected to threaten its own previous heat record, set back in July 2021, of 130 degrees Fahrenheit early this week. Heat Blasting Millions of Americans Marek Okon Unsplash Large chunks of the US have been hit with heat waves, with some records tumbling as a result. On Monday, more than 146 million residents across the US were issued with heat alerts by their respective authorities. Warning From Park Official Mathieu Perrier…
A pizza chain operating in 28 US states is expected to file for bankruptcy as part of a turnaround plan. MOD Pizza, which operates over 500 stores, is looking to improve their financial situation of the chain with a bankruptcy filing. Seattle-Born Chain Thom Milkovic Unsplash The chain grew out of Seattle, where it was founded in 2008. It has since expanded to 512 locations in 28 states across the country. Made on Demand Ricardo Resende Unsplash MOD Pizza stands for Made on Demand Pizza, the name giving a clue as to what customers can expect from the store. The…
The producer of blockbuster movies such as Avatar and The Titanic has died at the age of 63. Jon Landau, a regular collaborator with the director James Cameron, has worked on some of the most successful movies of all time. Son of Film Producers Miguel Angel Hernandez Unsplash Jon Landau came from rich film production stock, with both of his parents also working as producers. His mother and father founded American Film Theater, an experimental production company which adapted the scripts of plays into films which you could watch by buying a season ticket. Success at an Early Age 20th…
Hurricane Beryl has just hit the US coast, making it the first hurricane in the Atlantic hurricane season to reach the US shoreline. The hurricane has already claimed at least 9 lives. Residents have been issued evacuation orders as power cuts spread and roads are cut off, stranding some coastal towns. Devastation Across Caribbean and Mexico Andrew Unsplash The storm has already wreaked havoc across the Caribbean and the Mexican Yucatán peninsula. The Grenadines were hit hard, with Beryl lifting the roofs from the top of buildings. The storm tore apart buildings in Jamaica before hitting the Yucatán peninsula in…