Author: Rahul M

No Ju-han/Netflix This article contains discussion of addiction and suicide. Massive spoilers follow for the entirety of “Squid Game,” including the finale of the show’s third and final season. We warned you; stop reading now if you haven’t watched the entire show! From the start of “Squid Game,” the massively successful South Korean series created by  we follow Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), a man struggling with a gambling addiction who’s offered what, at face value, seems like a life-changing opportunity. In Season 1, he’s “given” the “chance” to participate in…

No Ju-han/Netflix Contains spoilers for “Squid Game” Season 3 “Squid Game” was an absolute juggernaut for Netflix when it came out in 2021. Viewers around the world were instantly captivated watching characters play children’s games where losing means death. The protagonist, Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), may have won in the end, but it came at a heavy cost. The ending of “Squid Game” Season 1 hinted there was more story to tell.  It took over three years for Season 2 to come out, meaning viewers had ample time to speculate where Gi-hun could…

Netflix Don’t play any games, deadly or otherwise, if you’re not up to date on the third and final season of “Squid Game.” You’ve been warned, but huge spoilers are coming! In Season 2 of “Squid Game,” audiences were horrified to discover that Player 222, a young girl named Kim Jun-hee (Jo Yu-ri), was pregnant. Unsurprisingly, the show considerably ups the ante in its third and final season; not only does Jun-hee give birth under the most dangerous circumstances possible, but the baby’s life is at risk right away. During the…

India’s current account recorded a surplus of USD 13.5 billion (or 1.3 per cent of GDP) in the January-March quarter of 2024-25 as compared with USD 4.6 billion (or 0.5 per cent of GDP) in the same quarter of 2023-24, RBI data showed Friday. Reportedly, the country’s current account posted a surplus for the first time in four quarters. In the October-December quarter of 2024-25, the current account was in a deficit of USD 11.3 billion (1.1 per cent of GDP). Merchandise trade deficit, at USD 59.5 billion in Q4 2024-25, was higher than USD 52.0 billion in Q4 2023-24.…

Cricket Ireland has confirmed that long-serving Chief Executive Officer Warren Deutrom will step down at the end of August, marking the close of a remarkable 19-year tenure that has overseen the most significant period of growth in the history of Irish cricket. Deutrom, who joined Cricket Ireland in 2006, has been widely credited with guiding the sport from the amateur margins into the global elite. Under his leadership, Ireland gained Full Member and Test status of the International Cricket Council in 2017, a distinction held by just 12 of the ICC’s 108 member nations. Reflecting on his decision, Deutrom said…

Quantum computers just got cooler—literally—thanks to a smart amplifier that slashes heat without sacrificing speed. Quantum computers have the potential to tackle problems far beyond the reach of today’s most powerful machines, opening doors in drug discovery, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and logistics. Now, researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have made a breakthrough […]

NIST’s CURBy beacon transforms quantum “spooky action” into certified random numbers, guarded by a blockchain-like Twine protocol and broadcast for public use—from jury selection to cryptography. Quantum breakthrough: NIST and the University of Colorado Boulder have built the first random-number generator powered by quantum entanglement, producing numbers no one can predict. Free public stream: The […]

In recent years, vegan diets have gained widespread popularity, driven by a growing interest in plant-based nutrition and environmental sustainability. However, a newly published study from the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) in Toulouse has raised serious questions about the potential risks of such diets during pregnancy, particularly regarding fetal brain development. The Role of Methionine The study, which was published in iScience, focuses on the impact of methionine, an essential amino acid, during pregnancy. Methionine is crucial for various bodily functions, including the synthesis of proteins and the growth of cells. It is primarily found in animal…

In a coastal town known for its picturesque surf breaks and polished storefronts, Santo Studio is quietly rewriting what a fitness community can look like. Their Running Division in Newport Beach is far more than a weekly jog but a pulse point for culture, connection, and transformation. Every Monday at 6 PM, locals gather at Santo Performance Studio to stretch the boundaries of what community wellness can be. The route ends at one of Newport’s most iconic beaches, but the destination is only part of the story; what’s really unfolding is a deeper kind of movement—one that binds together skateboarding,…

I herald his beginning; I herald your end….as Marvel Studios releases the official final trailer for their upcoming superhero film Fantastic Four: First Steps. View trailer below. Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world. [The film follows] Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm and Ben Grimm as they face their most daunting challenge yet. Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, they must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). And if Galactus’ plan to devour the entire…