Author: Richard Parks

French police have rescued the father of a well-known cryptocurrency entrepreneur after he was kidnapped and tortured in Paris. The crime has shocked both the tech world and the public, as it highlights a growing trend of violence targeting people in the crypto space. A Shocking Kidnapping in Paris The abduction happened early on Thursday morning. According to the French prosecutor’s office, the victim was taken in Paris by a group of criminals who demanded a ransom. Details have not been shared about how the kidnappers reached out for the ransom or whether it was paid. However, French media have…

The Eta Aquariids meteor shower is back. It lights up the sky each May. This year, it will peak between May 5 and May 7. The shower comes from bits left behind by Halley’s Comet. These small bits hit Earth’s air and burn bright. They make fast, glowing lines in the sky. What Makes the Eta Aquariids Special? Halley’s Comet orbits the Sun every 76 years. Each time, it leaves a trail of dust. Earth moves through that trail twice a year. One of those times is in May. That’s when we get the Eta Aquariids. The other is in…

Cadillac is preparing to make a grand entrance into Formula One with a red-carpet launch in Miami. Backed by General Motors (GM), the American brand is taking bold steps to become F1’s 11th team. Their debut is scheduled for the 2026 season opener. With the clock ticking, every moment counts. A New Team, Built from Scratch Most new F1 teams enter the sport by buying existing outfits. Cadillac is taking a different path. They are starting from the ground up. This means new buildings, hiring staff, designing parts, and testing engines—all from scratch. Graeme Lowdon, the team principal, leads this…

Oscar Piastri delivered an impressive and commanding performance at the 2025 Miami Grand Prix. Starting from fourth on the grid, the McLaren driver made a brilliant rise to the top, clinching his fourth victory of the season. This win propels him to the top of the championship standings, now 16 points clear of his teammate Lando Norris and 32 ahead of reigning world champion Max Verstappen. Early Struggles for Verstappen The race at the Miami International Autodrome was filled with intense moments and high drama. Max Verstappen, who started from pole position, found himself struggling from the very beginning. In…

Max Verstappen has secured pole position for the 2025 Miami Grand Prix, showing his skill and determination despite recent setbacks. The Dutch driver put in a masterful lap during the qualifying session, edging out Lando Norris and Kimi Antonelli by just six hundredths of a second. Oscar Piastri, who has been performing strongly this season, followed Verstappen in fourth, with George Russell rounding out the top five. Verstappen’s performance comes after a challenging sprint race earlier in the weekend, where a penalty dropped him from fourth to 17th place. However, he made an impressive recovery, reminding everyone of his ability…

The United States is grappling with its worst measles outbreak in 25 years. More than 900 confirmed cases have been reported, with fatalities occurring in west Texas. This alarming resurgence of measles has occurred in areas where vaccination coverage is low, and health experts are raising red flags. Measles: A Growing Threat Again In the past, the U.S. had successfully declared measles eliminated in 2000. However, this milestone is now under serious threat. The virus has spread rapidly in at least 30 states, with almost a third of affected children under five needing hospitalization. The numbers aren’t confined to the…

Rockstar Games has officially delayed Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) until 26 May 2026. The much-anticipated game was originally expected to release in autumn 2025. However, Rockstar confirmed the delay in a recent announcement. Rockstar Apologizes for the Delay In a statement posted on its website, Rockstar expressed regret for the delay. They stated, “We are very sorry that this is later than you expected. The interest and excitement surrounding a new Grand Theft Auto has been truly humbling for our entire team.” The delay has disappointed fans, but Rockstar emphasized that more time is necessary to create a…

A spacecraft from the Soviet Union, originally built to land on Venus, is now set to return to Earth. After over 50 years in orbit, the spacecraft is expected to re-enter the Earth’s atmosphere. Known as Kosmos 482, this spacecraft was launched in 1972, but a rocket malfunction kept it from leaving Earth’s orbit. Most of the spacecraft burned up soon after launch, but the landing capsule survived and has been in orbit since. What is Kosmos 482? Kosmos 482 was launched by the Soviet Union during the space race. The goal was for the spacecraft to land on Venus,…

Microsoft has beaten Wall Street expectations again. This marks the fourth quarter in a row that the company has done so. The reason? Its growing work in artificial intelligence (AI). The tech giant reported $70.07 billion in revenue. That is much higher than the $68.42 billion that analysts had predicted. Its earnings per share reached $3.46, beating the $3.22 estimate. The news came out after markets closed on Wednesday. Soon after, Microsoft’s stock jumped more than 5% in after-hours trading. AI and Cloud Are Leading the Way CEO Satya Nadella says AI and cloud services are now the heart of…

In a major step forward in Alzheimer’s research, scientists in the UK have developed a new way to study the disease using live human brain tissue. This new model lets researchers see in real time how Alzheimer’s harms the brain. It also allows them to test drugs more accurately. This work could lead to faster treatment development and better ways to prevent brain damage in people with Alzheimer’s. Using Human Brain Tissue to Study Alzheimer’s The brain samples came from cancer patients who were undergoing brain surgery at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. During the surgery, doctors removed some healthy…