A couple from North Dakota paid $17,500 for a property in Brooksville, Florida, with the listing describing it as their “dream home’s canvas.” However, they soon discovered that nearly half of their land is owned by Duke Energy due to a 1955 easement that prohibits building anything other than a fence. Donna Hartl and her … Read more
The upcoming administration of President Donald Trump and the country’s economic and foreign policy direction are top concerns, but another issue is looming large: the management of the H5N1 virus outbreak in American cattle farms. The highly pathogenic avian influenza virus has been circulating worldwide for years, with a recent surge in the US. Researchers … Read more
NASA’s Perseverance rover has successfully completed a challenging climb up the rim of Mars’ Jezero Crater, reaching an altitude of about 500 meters and navigating 20% slopes with slippery footing. The six-wheeled rover spent three months on this trek, gaining significant elevation and overcoming tough terrain. “Perseverance is ‘go’ for everything the science team wants … Read more
Apple is planning to release a second-generation AirTag next year with improved item tracking capabilities. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the new AirTag will use Apple’s second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, offering up to three times the range of its predecessor. This means the new model could potentially track items up to 60 meters (around 200 … Read more
Comedian Chris Rock returned to host Saturday Night Live (SNL), tackling several high-profile topics in his monologue. The former SNL cast member made jokes about U.S. presidents, including Donald Trump and Bill Clinton, poking fun at the dignity of the Oval Office. He also poked fun at Trump’s partnership with Elon Musk, dubbed “the richest … Read more
The collapse of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria has ignited a heated competition among regional powers, setting the stage for a protracted and potentially destabilizing conflict. As Syria teeters on the brink of chaos, neighboring countries are scrambling to assert their influence in the strategically critical region. Syria’s neighbors, including Turkey, Iran, and Saudi … Read more
Pope Francis visited the Mediterranean island of Corsica for a one-day trip, encouraging the island’s Catholic majority to foster their traditional piety and use it as fuel to serve others in charity. The pontiff attended a Mass at Place d’Austerlitz, where he praised the importance of popular piety in an increasingly faithless Europe. He also … Read more
A video circulating on unofficial Ukrainian and Russian Telegram channels appears to show a Russian cargo ship snapped in two, with water spilling over the edge of its top deck. The shipwreck is believed to be located near the Crimean Peninsula, but it does not appear to be related to the ongoing war in Ukraine. … Read more
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes left Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns due to an injured right ankle. Mahomes stated that he was unclear whether he would be available to play next Saturday against the Houston Texans. Mahomes, who suffered the injury after getting hit while throwing a fourth-down pass, believes that removing himself … Read more
Health insurance stocks jumped after Donald Trump won the presidential election on expectations for deregulation in the industry, but shares tumbled after the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. In fact, UnitedHealth Group’s stock surged 9% immediately after the election, only to drop 15% since Dec. 4. Despite Republicans taking control of both Congress and … Read more