Author: News Desk

Thousands of users reported disruptions across multiple online platforms today, including Amazon’s cloud unit AWS, Robinhood, Snapchat, and Perplexity, according to Downdetector. Perplexity’s CEO confirmed that the root cause of the issue was related to AWS. In addition, Amazon.com, Prime Video, and Alexa also faced operational problems, as indicated by Downdetector.

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The overall composition of Earth, both elementally and isotopically, cannot be completely explained by any combination of known primitive meteorite materials. One possible explanation is that the proto-Earth originally accreted materials with unique isotopic characteristics—distinct from those that were incorporated after the Moon-forming giant impact. In this study, we present high-precision, mass-independent potassium isotopic analyses conducted using thermal ionization mass spectrometry on a range of terrestrial rocks representing both ancient and modern crust and mantle sources. The results support the hypothesis that portions of Earth’s mantle preserve a pre-giant-impact signature. Our data show that certain mafic Archean rocks derived from…

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In 2022, just days before his 18th birthday, Chinese snowboarder Su Yiming stood atop the Olympic podium with a gold medal around his neck — a defining moment that changed his life forever. At only 17, Su captured gold in the men’s big air event at the Beijing Winter Olympics, etching his name into history. Before his Olympic triumph, Su was already a familiar face in China, having achieved fame as a child actor in several popular films. But after winning gold — and a silver medal in the slopestyle competition — at his home Games, his popularity exploded. Luxury…

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It’s “Sho-time” once again — and this time, on baseball’s biggest stage. The Los Angeles Dodgers have advanced to the World Series after defeating the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series, completing a dominant four-game sweep. The night belonged entirely to Shohei Ohtani, who delivered one of the most remarkable individual performances in baseball history — hitting three home runs, striking out 10 batters, and earning the win on the mound. Ohtani, the Japanese two-way superstar who continues to redefine what’s possible in Major League Baseball, threw six shutout innings and dazzled both on the…

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U.S. stocks closed higher on Friday as investors welcomed signs of easing trade tensions with China and brushed off renewed fears about credit risks in the banking sector that triggered a sharp sell-off the previous day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 238.37 points, or 0.52%, to finish at 46,190.61. The S&P 500 rose 0.53% to 6,664.01, while the Nasdaq Composite added 0.52%, closing at 22,679.98. Markets extended their gains in afternoon trading after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he would speak with his Chinese counterpart later Friday. President Donald Trump also confirmed that his planned meeting with Chinese President…

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The United States and China are set to resume trade negotiations next week, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng tasked with easing recent tensions between the world’s two largest economies. Bessent confirmed that he spoke virtually with He on Friday evening, describing their discussions as “frank and detailed,” and reaffirmed plans for an in-person meeting next week. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer also joined the online talks. “He and I, along with our delegations, will meet in Malaysia — likely a week from tomorrow — to prepare for the upcoming meeting between our two presidents,”…

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