New Star Wars Series Called "Gritty" And "Visually Stunning" As It Lands Perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes Rating
Disney+ launched "Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord," an animated series set after The Clone Wars. Created by Dave Filoni and starring Sam Witwer as Maul, the show has earned a perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 36 critic reviews. The first two episodes debuted last week, with seven more episodes slated before the finale on Star Wars Day, May 4. Critics praise its gritty tone, visual style, and high‑octane action sequences.
LAIRCM Dome: Laser Turret Jams Missiles on Military Aircraft
That spherical dome on the MC-130J.. That’s the LAIRCM turret. It detects incoming missiles and blinds their seeker heads with a laser. Like a plane’s “missile jammer.” Used on MC-130Js, C-130s, C-17s, and CV-22s.
The New Market for Dual-Use Space Technology
Dual‑use space technology is emerging as a major market as governments seek commercial speed and firms pursue diversified demand. NASA’s FY 2026 performance plan and the U.S. Space Force Commercial Space Strategy embed commercial capabilities into defense and civil missions, turning...
Start Freelance Travel Writing: Pitch Editors or Answer Calls
There are two ways to get started as a freelance travel writer: 1️⃣ Pitch editors that are generally open to submissions (cold pitching) 2️⃣ Respond to calls for pitches from editors where they’re looking for a writer with specific experience or...
Nurses Strike for Security Amid Rising Patient Violence
Remember, a nurse wrote a NYT op ed that part of the reason the nurses were on strike was that they wanted more police/security protection from disturbed patients. And the fact that these attacks aren't uncommon is almost certainly holding...
Why Did Delta Air Lines Operate The Boeing 747 Again After An 18-Year Break?
Delta Air Lines revived the Boeing 747 in 2008, 18 years after its first retirement, by inheriting 16 747‑400s from the Northwest merger. The jumbo jets filled a capacity gap on high‑density trans‑Pacific routes while Delta awaited deliveries of Airbus A350‑900s and...
Lunar Communications, Navigation, and Power as Commercial Infrastructure Markets
Lunar communications, navigation, and power are evolving from mission‑specific support into early commercial infrastructure markets as NASA’s Artemis, CLPS, and Ignition programs demand continuous services. Private firms like Intuitive Machines, KSAT, and Nokia are already prototyping relay satellites and surface...
The ‘Snackflation’ Breaking Point: Why Your $7 Bag of Chips Is About to Get Cheaper
PepsiCo’s Frito‑Lay division is reversing five years of aggressive price hikes by slashing snack prices 15 percent across its core brands, including Lay’s, Doritos and Cheetos. The move drops an 8.5‑ounce bag of Doritos from $6.29 to $5.49 and an...
Northrop Grumman Minotaur IV Lofted USSF Tech Demonstration Payloads to Orbit
On April 7, 2026 Northrop Grumman launched the DoD Space Test Program S29A mission from Vandenberg using a Minotaur IV rocket. The launch deployed the primary STPSat‑7 satellite with five experiments and six secondary CubeSats, including Army‑sponsored Rawhide. The Minotaur IV, powered by three retired...
How Satellite Services Support Smart Airports, Shipping, and Logistics Hubs
Satellite services are becoming core components of smart airports, ports, and logistics hubs, delivering outside‑the‑fence visibility, precise timing, and resilient communications. Providers such as Aireon and Spire are expanding from raw position data to integrated tracking, Earth observation, and connectivity...
The Luxury Listing System, Part 1: The Foundation
The Luxury Listing System – Part 1 is the opening installment of a two‑part guide released exclusively for paid subscribers of the Grow with Grit newsletter. This first segment lays the foundational framework for building a systematic, high‑end real‑estate listing process....
New Platform Designs Shine Amid Construction Chaos
Five Points MARTA Station is a mess of construction right now but I'm very impressed with the new designs for the train platforms. This will look great with the cool new train cars.
Frontier Technologies of the Space Industry as of 2026
In 2026 space technology has shifted from single‑mission spectacles to an industrial ecosystem built on reusable launch, on‑orbit servicing, and autonomous data handling. Companies such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, Rocket Lab and Relativity are deploying fully or partially reusable vehicles,...
Starfield PS5 Players Are Reporting Repeated Crashes
Starfield launched on PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro to praise for its stunning visuals and PSSR‑enhanced performance, but players are encountering frequent crashes. Digital Foundry’s Oliver Mackenzie reported the game becoming unresponsive across multiple modes, a problem not observed on Xbox Series...
'Fear Of Retribution': Pilots Say Airlines Are Forcing Them To Fly In Conflict Zones
Pilots across the Middle East and South Asia are voicing safety concerns after airlines reportedly pressured them to accept flights over active conflict zones. The fear of contract breaches, loss of pay, or termination is prompting crew members, including a...
The Shield Used Story Ideas That Were Too Dark And Twisted For Nash Bridges
Shawn Ryan began his TV career on the light‑hearted CBS procedural Nash Bridges, but his darker story concepts were deemed too twisted for the show. While shadowing real police officers, Ryan absorbed the gritty realities that would later fuel his vision....
£10/Month Tool Beats DIY, Frees My Time
Wait.... I run a pub… I don’t have time to be a full-time content creator 😅 I’m paying £10/month… (founder price btw 👀) and it’s outperforming when I did everything myself 🙌 AND I got my time back ✨
Are You on the Trump Regime’s Domestic Terror Watch List?
The White House’s National Security Presidential Memorandum 7 (NSPM‑7) expands the definition of domestic terrorism to include progressive activism, labeling affiliations with groups such as the Southern Poverty Law Center or the Open Society Foundations as "indicia" of terror. The memo...
The Mythical Cheap Tesla Could Hurt Already Ailing Margins At The Company
Tesla is rumored to be developing a sub‑$30,000 entry‑level EV that would sit below the Model 3 and Model Y. The car would be smaller, use a reduced‑capacity battery and a single motor, and could be produced first in China to counter...
Pokemon Pokopia Is Teaching Japanese Players English Slang
Nintendo and The Pokemon Company’s new life‑simulation title Pokemon Pokopia, launched on March 5, 2026, is becoming an unexpected language‑learning tool for Japanese players. The game’s dialogue is peppered with everyday English idioms such as “Score,” “Classic,” and “Make a dent,” which many...
Unrecognized Depression Is a Hidden Crisis in Medicine
Unrecognized depression remains a hidden crisis in medicine, with physicians identifying only about 47% of cases. Studies show prevalence in primary care ranges from 5% to 14%, and missed diagnoses lead to functional decline, higher health‑care utilization, and increased suicide...
How Alaska Airlines' New Business Class Suites Stack Up Against Delta One & United Polaris In 2026
Alaska Airlines is debuting a reimagined business‑class cabin on its Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliners, offering 34 fully enclosed suites with sliding doors, lie‑flat beds, and upgraded West‑Coast‑inspired amenity kits. The product launch follows the 2024 merger with Hawaiian Airlines and introduces new...
Southwest Airlines To Layoff Over 100 Employees Following Chicago O’Hare Exit
Southwest Airlines will lay off 107 employees tied to its Chicago O'Hare operations as it ends service at ORD on June 4, 2026. The move reflects a strategic retreat from a less profitable airport, shifting focus to its core Midway...
MedStar Health Breach Exposes Names, SSNs, Medical Records
.@MedStarHealth has issued the following patient notification: “After a thorough analysis of the files on MedStar Health’s systems, we determined that the files accessed by the unauthorized party contained patient information that included your name, date of birth, Social Security...
Hands-Free Exoskeleton Restores Walking for Patients
Atalante X: The Hands-Free Exoskeleton That Gets Patients Walking Again via @WevolverApp #Healthcare #TechForGood #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #Tech https://t.co/mpeZ0Fuk6M
Three Energy Stories That Actually Matter Right Now
GE Hitachi, partnering with the Tennessee Valley Authority, will build a 300 MW small modular nuclear reactor in the United States at an estimated $5.4 billion cost, or $18 million per megawatt—significantly higher than most generation assets. The project’s economics hinge on a 30‑40 %...
Social Media Managers Rebranded as Growth Engineers
They’re calling social media managers “growth engineers” now, she’s 100% spot on with this analysis
Public Listing Serves as Powerful Forcing Function
one of the only times a founder didnt make me feel like I was holding him hostage when asking about an IPO "I've always believed that being public is a great forcing function" -@rauchg @vercel https://t.co/Ao3FB13Gn8
Three Energy Stories That Actually Matter Right Now
The Tennessee Valley Authority’s partnership with GE Hitachi to build a 300 MW small modular reactor is projected at $5.4 billion, roughly $18 million per megawatt—significantly higher than traditional nuclear projects. Chinese AI providers are undercutting U.S. firms by charging $2‑3 per million output...
Taxi App Users Report Double‑charge Scam After Failed Payments
Taxi App Users Warn Of Scam — Drivers Claim The Payment Failed, Then Charge You Again [Roundup] - View from the Wing https://t.co/De6rUCzdhq
Choose Smart Wellness Travel: Biohacking vs Longevity
Biohacking Or Longevity—Which Wellness Travel Trend Is Right For You? A primer on deciphering the beneficial from the bogus. https://t.co/dCJk7gpWYB https://t.co/2e7Tmp74fB
TV Highlights | 2026 Week 16
TV Blackbox’s Week 16 guide outlines Australia’s broadcast and streaming lineup as the first‑quarter reality‑show cycle wraps and networks pivot to new Q2 offerings. Highlights include the finale of Married At First Sight on Nine, Australian Idol’s Grand Final on Seven,...
Cheap Drones Turn Warships Into $2M Toll Booths
a few cheap drones keeping $2B U.S. warships at bay. I think Iran may come to like it's toll booth that's generating $2M per ship, and realizing it may not cost that much to keep that toll booth operating...
Brent Futures Lag Physical Oil, Gap Set to Close
The futures price for Brent crude is around $109/bbl. But physical oil is trading closer to $145/bbl. THAT'S AN UNSUALLY LARGE PRICE GAP. THE FUTURES MARKET WILL EVENTUALLY BE MUGGED BY REALITY, AND THE GAP WILL BE CLOSED. https://t.co/XVXx6bRg9Z
Will NASCAR’s Food City 500 Air In 4K?
Fox will produce an upscaled 4K broadcast of the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday, while the race will also air in HD on FS1. Viewers can access the 4K feed via the Fox One app using a...
Your First Line Must Hook in 1/8 Second
You have 1/8th of a second to stop someone from scrolling past your content. That's it. Your first line is everything. If it doesn't create curiosity, tension, or surprise, nobody reads line two. Write your hook like your business depends on it. Because it does.
New Path to Affordable Clean Hydrogen Production
Toward cheaper, cleaner hydrogen production by Zach Winn @MIT Learn more: https://t.co/OapBsYTJTo #EmergingTech #Innovation #Tech #Technology https://t.co/a9Png9Yxc4
These Car Brands Have The Longest Warranties In America
S&P Global Mobility reports the average age of U.S. vehicles rose to 12.8 years in 2025, intensifying owners’ need for robust warranty protection. A survey of automakers shows luxury marques Acura, Lexus, Lincoln and Infiniti provide 4‑year/50‑60k‑mile basic coverage, while mainstream...
Trump’s Misstep Fuels $2M Tolls in Hormuz
Trump's war of choice left the Iranian leadership intact, but now with an actual toll booth in the Strait of Hormuz where they charge up to $2M per supertanker. This is such an epic f*ck up by Trump. What a...
Tesla’s Troublesome Auto Wipers Get a Major Upgrade
Tesla has rolled out a fleet‑wide over‑the‑air update that upgrades its Auto Wiper system with a new physics‑based sensor model. The upgrade, based on patent US 20260097742 A1, adds an energy‑balance layer that measures motor friction to verify rain conditions, eliminating reliance...
Two Japanese Blu-Ray Suppliers Commit To Physical Media
Two Japanese Blu‑ray manufacturers, I‑O Data and Verbatim Japan, announced a reinforced partnership to keep producing Blu‑ray drives and discs despite a market that is rapidly shifting toward digital downloads. The alliance will focus on securing component supplies and developing...
Electric Cars' Massive Weight Needs More Attention
I wonder perhaps if maybe they could also look into the enormous weight of electric cars. https://t.co/MihVwpTrpn
The Pines Asks What Would Alan Wake Look Like if It Was About Therapy, and I Kind of Want to...
The Pines is an upcoming open‑world psychological‑horror RPG that frames its story around a secluded retreat offering therapy. Protagonist Edward Walker arrives on a therapist’s recommendation, only to uncover a sinister undercurrent reminiscent of Alan Wake and Twin Peaks. The...
Regarding Those Worms Outside The ISS
University of Exeter’s Fluorescent Deep Space Petri‑Pods (FDSPP) will carry millimeter‑long C. elegans worms outside the International Space Station for a 15‑week exposure. Launched on NASA’s CRS‑24 mission, the 3 kg Petri Pod contains 12 sealed chambers that independently control temperature,...
Skyrim’s Full-RP Server Mod Hits New CCU
Keizaal Online, a community‑run Skyrim mod, has reached a new concurrent user (CCU) peak of 645 players, meaning every in‑game character is now player‑controlled. The server eliminates all NPCs, replacing vendors and quest givers with real participants who drive the...
Fuel Price Surge Pushes Summer 2026 Travelers Toward Shorter Trips and New Fees
A sharp jump in jet fuel prices, with Brent crude back above $100 a barrel, has forced airlines to raise baggage fees, add fuel surcharges and trim schedules. The cost pressure is reshaping summer 2026 vacation planning, nudging travelers toward...
Input Lag Tests for the Invincible Vs Open Beta Reveals Which Console Outperforms the Other
Skybound Games extended the Invincible Vs Open Beta to April 11, allowing PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series players to test ten of the game’s eighteen launch characters. Input‑lag testing by Nigel Woodall showed the Xbox Series X averaging 47.97 ms and the Series S 48.45 ms,...
Study Links Whole‑Food Plant Diet to 12% Lower Dementia Risk
A new prospective cohort of nearly 93,000 adults followed for more than a decade shows that high scores on a whole‑food plant‑based diet are associated with a 12% reduction in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The findings, published in Neurology,...
Drukair Launches Singapore‑Paro Flights, Opening New Trek Route to Bhutan
Drukair, Bhutan’s flag carrier, announced the addition of direct flights between Singapore and Paro, the country’s sole international airport. The move is aimed at easing travel for adventure seekers and cultural tourists heading to the Himalayan kingdom. By linking a...
Filipino Girl Group BINI Makes History as First All-Filipino Act on Coachella Stage
Filipino girl group BINI performed a 45‑minute, 10‑song set on the Mojave stage at Coachella, becoming the first all‑Filipino act to appear at the festival. The debut sparked worldwide trending on social media, marking a milestone for Original Pinoy Music...