search
EFI
Trends
- 1
According to a New York Times report, gold brought into the United States from Venezuela under the Trump administration is being refused by American refiners, who are unwilling to process it. The standoff highlights lingering legal and reputational concerns around Venezuelan-origin gold, and the report is drawing wide attention online.
- 2
Eckerd College has given its art students 24-hour access to studio spaces, allowing them to work on projects at any time rather than being limited by building hours. The change is aimed at supporting creative work that often runs on irregular schedules, particularly around exhibitions and deadlines.
- 3DaBaby Concert Announced to Benefit Old Dominion AthleticsโElk Sports & Entertainment and JanDar Productions Announce DaBaby Concert to Benefit ODU Athletics Old Dominion Athletics, Elk Sports & Entertainment and JanDar Productions Announce DaBaby Concert to Benefit ODU Athletics
Old Dominion Athletics, together with Elk Sports & Entertainment and JanDar Productions, have announced a DaBaby concert whose proceeds will benefit ODU Athletics. The event pairs the rapper with the Norfolk university's sports program as a fundraising effort. Further details on date, venue and ticketing have not yet been widely reported.
- 4Biologists measure call loudness across 123 bird speciesโ๐ฆ NEW: Biologists measured call amplitude in 123 bird species across # Massachusetts and # Brazil using # golf rangefind
Biologists have measured call amplitude in 123 bird species across Massachusetts and Brazil, using golf rangefinders paired with sound meters to estimate how loudly each bird vocalises. The work adds first-time loudness data for 113 species, with volumes spanning 58 decibels, from hummingbirds near conversational levels up to far louder calls. The findings give researchers a new baseline for studying animal communication.
- 5New Satellite Engine Could Use Earth's Atmosphere as FuelโNew Satellite Engine Could Use Earth's Atmosphere to Stay in Orbit Indefinitely
Researchers have unveiled a satellite propulsion concept that collects air from the upper atmosphere and uses it as propellant, potentially letting very low-orbit satellites operate indefinitely without carrying fuel. If proven, the technology could enable cheaper, longer-lasting Earth-observation missions flying closer to the planet than conventional satellites can manage today.
- 6What happens if Man City are stripped of Premier League titles?โMan City charges: What if club's Premier League titles and trophies are stripped? Who 'benefits' and what changes?
Manchester City face 115 Premier League charges over alleged financial rule breaches, and debate centres on what sanctions could follow if the club is found guilty. Discussion focuses on whether past titles could be stripped, who would retroactively 'benefit' โ such as runner-up clubs like Liverpool and Arsenal โ and how records, relegation and the club's legacy would be affected.
- 7SweatHouz and P90X teams launch 'daydream studio' for brain healthโWellness Briefing: The teams behind SweatHouz and P90X are launching a 'daydream studio' for brain health
The teams behind the SweatHouz infrared wellness studio franchise and the P90X fitness program are launching a new concept described as a 'daydream studio' focused on brain health. The venture applies their fitness and wellness experience to cognitive well-being, reflecting growing industry interest in mental health-oriented services. Details on locations and offerings remain limited so far.