Netflix announces Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul boxing match

Netflix has announced a showdown between former world heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson and blogger Jake Paul. The fight will take place in Texas on July 20. Tyson retired in 2005 and is now 57 years old. Paul, on the other hand, is 30 years younger. He started boxing in 2018 and has had 10 fights, losing only once.

Fight against cancer

Yale researchers have revealed that their cancer vaccine has doubled the survival rate for dogs with the disease. Human and canine tumors are very similar, but human treatment methods are not applicable to pets. Therefore, separate vaccines need to be developed for them, and scientists have come up with a way to slow down or even stop the growth of tumors in dogs. For instance, survival rates for dogs with bone cancer were only 35%, but the new treatment has increased it to 60%.

Top Highest-Paid Actors in 2023

Adam Sandler emerged as the highest-paid actor in 2023, earning $73 million, largely thanks to his deal with Netflix. Currently, Adam primarily stars in streaming projects. Following him are: Margot Robbie: $59 million, Tom Cruise: $45 million, Ryan Gosling: $43 million, Matt Damon: $43 million, Jennifer Aniston: $42 million, Leonardo DiCaprio: $41 million, Jason Statham: $41 million, Ben Affleck: $38 million, Denzel Washington: $24 million.

Scientists to Bring Back Mammoths to the Planet

A team from the USA has created a set of stem cells based on the DNA of an Asian elephant. The resulting animal won't be exactly a mammoth, but it will look and behave similarly. The most important thing is that it will be able to survive in the modern ecosystem.

To the stratosphere in a hot air balloon

Startup Space Perspective is set to send people to the stratosphere aboard an air balloon. According to the team, their capsule will be able to ascend to an altitude of 40 km and will spend approximately 6 hours in the air. The onboard amenities will include a lounge area, a mini-bar, and a toilet, with high-speed Wi-Fi promised as well. The first flights are planned to launch in 2025. Ticket prices will start from $125,000.

Pigcasso, the Million-Dollar Pig-Artist, Passes Away

Pigcasso, the pig-artist nicknamed Pigcasso, who earned over $1 million in her lifetime, has passed away in South Africa. The British newspaper The Daily Mail reported this on March 6. The cause of death was rheumatoid arthritis, and she was eight years old. Pigcasso's artworks are found in the collections of actor George Clooney and tennis player Rafael Nadal. Her works have also been used in campaigns by brands such as Nissan and Swatch. The money raised from the sale of her paintings went towards supporting Farm Sanctuary SA, a park for rescued farm animals located in Franschhoek, South Africa.

Lightning Strike Hits Passing Boeing 777-300 in Canada

A lightning strike accidentally caught on camera hitting a passing Boeing 777-300 in Canada. Fortunately, nothing serious happened - the plane with 500 passengers simply continued its flight. Modern airliners are well protected from such occurrences: they can conduct electricity but do not allow the discharge to enter inside.

France enshrines abortion rights in the Constitution

France has become the first country in the world to enshrine the right to abortion in its Constitution. Both the Senate and National Assembly voluntarily voted for the provision guaranteeing women's freedom to terminate pregnancy. The new norm was supported by 780 parliamentarians, while 72 were against it. French President Emmanuel Macron called the decision a national pride and a signal to the whole world.

Elon Musk Accused of Cruelty to Animals During Neuralink Chip Testing

Inspectors from the Food and Drug Administration have found discrepancies in the management of medications, which could be a sign of cruel treatment of animals, during the testing of Neuralink chips. Prior to obtaining permission to test implants on human subjects, all experiments were carried out solely on animals.

Portugal Tops Golden Visa Rankings for 2024

Portugal has taken first place in the ranking of golden visas for 2024. According to Henley & Partners research, Portugal offers a truly accessible and high quality of life, as well as easy access to other European countries and a pathway to obtaining EU citizenship. A total of 26 countries made it into the ranking, evaluated based on 10 factors. Among the key factors were country reputation, quality of life, and investment requirements. Portugal scored 75 out of 100 points, with Austria coming in second, followed by Greece, Switzerland, and Italy. The minimum investment required to obtain the coveted golden visa in Portugal is €200,000, and the process of obtaining a residence permit takes approximately 18 months.

The most expensive Rolls-Royce car

Rolls-Royce has released their most expensive car yet - the Arcadia Droptail, with an estimated price of 30 million dollars. It took over 4 years to build, during which Rolls-Royce engineers studied the interests and tastes of the customer in order to create the perfect car. Notably, the front panel features exquisite clocks with an incredibly intricate dial, which were developed for over two years and assembled for an additional 5 months.

Boiling and microplastics

Chinese scientists have proposed getting rid of microplastics in water by boiling it. They have found that simply boiling hard water removes 80% to 90% of small and large microplastic particles, which precipitate as sediment. Scientists suggest that boiling could be the basis for cheap and fast methods of purifying drinking water when expensive filtration methods are not feasible.

Now you can get a Funko Pop toy in your own image

Funko Pop vending machines have appeared in official Funko stores in Los Angeles, allowing customers to create personalized action figures. In just 15 minutes and for $30, you can receive a custom-made toy designed to look like yourself, in a one-of-a-kind edition.

Translator for animals

Scientists predict that in 3 years, humans will be able to understand their pets, thanks to the development of ChatGPT for animals. This model is being trained on recordings of sounds and movements that humans cannot comprehend or perceive. Scientists are optimistic about the neural network's potential, as it could become a fully functional translator between human and feline/canine languages.

Nissan introduces Iruyo toys to help calm children in the car

Nissan has created Iruyo toys that are designed to calm children in the car. The set includes two toys - a big one that entertains and monitors the child, and a small one that listens to the adult's commands. When the child falls asleep, the big Iruyo sends a signal to the small one, and they both close their eyes. This allows the parent to know when the child is sleeping.

Apple Abandons Development of Self-Driving Car

Apple has reportedly abandoned the development of its own car after investing several billion dollars and employing around 2,000 people for a period of 10 years. Among the known issues were the insufficient level of autonomous driving technology and the high final cost of the vehicle - around $100,000. The company doubted whether the car could generate the same profit as its other products.

Melted clock from Hiroshima

Melted brass clocks found in the ruins of Hiroshima after the bombing on August 6, 1945, were sold at an auction by RR Auction in Boston. The clocks are a rare artifact that survived at the epicenter of the explosion. The hands on them show 8:15 a.m., the exact time when an American bomber dropped the atomic bomb 'Little Boy' on the city. Around 70 thousand people were instantly killed.

Controversial decision

San Francisco City Hall has voted to grant permission to the local police to use robots that could potentially cause human casualties. In emergency situations, law enforcement officers will be able to deploy robots equipped with explosives. Dr. Catherine Connolly from the group 'Stop Killer Robots' described this move as a slippery slope, stating that it could lead to police officers distancing themselves from committing acts of murder.

The future of programming

Founder of Nvidia says that teaching children programming is unnecessary as artificial intelligence, capable of understanding human-like instructions, will replace programmers in the near future. The company is currently investing heavily in the development of neural networks, resulting in a shift of focus from the gaming industry.

The Rising Trend of Baby Name Consultants in the USA

A new profession, baby name consultants, is gaining popularity in the USA. These specialists assist parents who desire to choose a unique name for their child that harmonizes with their surname, lacks nicknames, and stands out from others. The price for such a service is approximately $3,000.