A small sample of new Star Wars merch. Image: Lucasfilm Three things you can count on in this world are death, taxes, and new Star Wars merchandise. Just days after a huge dump of new figures for the upcoming show The Acolyte, it’s now time for a “March to May the 4th.” Basically, that means … Read more
China launched a lunar satellite designed to play a critical role in its competition with the U.S. to be the leader in exploration of the moon. The Queqiao-2 relay satellite went into orbit aboard a Long March-8 rocket at 8:31 a.m. Beijing time from the Wenchang launch site in southern China’s Hainan province, according to … Read more
A Russian border region plans to evacuate some 9,000 children from the area as it is continuously shelled from the Ukrainian side, an official said Tuesday. Kyiv’s forces have increasingly been striking at targets behind the extensive front line that has changed little after more than two years of war. The children are to be … Read more
Australia international Kurtley Beale played his first match in more than 14 months in Brisbane on Saturday, returning to the field in the Australian Club Championship a month after being found not guilty of rape by a Sydney court. Beale was suspended from all rugby after his arrest in December 2022 and the case cost … Read more
Image: Hasbro Star Wars products love a theme moment—Force Friday, Triple Force Friday, whatever the Force Friday equivalent for Rogue One was called. Maybe they just love Fridays, but now Lucasfilm and its merch partners are capitalizing on a whole month to sell you things, with a specific villainous twist. This March is now Imperial … Read more
A woman is taking Novo Nordisk to court over what she claims were negative side effects she experienced after using Ozempic … alleging the company knew it could jack up your gut. Caren Elosua just filed suit against the pharmaceutical giant, claiming weight loss meds like Ozempic and Wegovy have long been suspected of being … Read more
Looking to leave your mark at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024? Our Side Events initiative offers a prime opportunity to connect with Boston’s vibrant tech scene in an unforgettable way. And the best part? We’ll help promote your event for free! Submit your event by March 20 to be part of the excitement. Host your own … Read more
Liel Abada penned an emotional farewell after he sealed a £10m move from Celtic to MLS side Charlotte FC. The Israel international took to Instagram after his transfer was announced by the MLS club – who are managed by former Aston Villa boss Dean Smith – to end his two-and-a-half-year stay in Glasgow. Abada had … Read more
We had to take a break from the weekly funniest signs roundup last week, but we’re back, and the signs are just as funny and sign-y as ever! Please enjoy, courtesy of r/funnysigns. 1.”One year left…” —u/ilaydagirl u/ilaydagirl / Via reddit.com 2.”Is that even physically possible?” —u/celestial-chic u/celestial-chic / Via reddit.com 3.”Time to paint me.” … Read more
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The Odysseus lander is likely to remain operating for another 24 hours on the Moon’s surface, despite being tipped over onto its side. Intuitive Machines, the private space company behind Odysseus, tweeted a few images taken by the spacecraft and gave more updates on how long the team expects it will remain operational. Because of … Read more