The Ivy League will participate in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoffs beginning with the 2025 season, ending an 80-year ban on its teams participating in postseason play. The conference had requested an auto-bid into the 24-team bracket after a nearly unanimous vote by its presidents. The decision comes after a proposal by the … Read more
North Korea has suffered significant losses as Russian-backed forces face off against Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region. Videos have emerged showing North Korean soldiers storming Ukrainian trenches, while reports suggest Moscow is trying to hide the extent of casualties. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shared drone footage on Monday, which appears to show North Koreans … Read more
Broadcom has emerged as a leader in the AI-driven semiconductor industry, and its recent earnings report showed impressive growth. The company’s revenue surged by 44% in fiscal 2024, driven by strong demand from cloud computing, infrastructure, and AI. Broadcom’s market cap reached $1.05 trillion, making it one of the most valuable companies in the world. … Read more
A mysterious flesh-rotting disease known as syphilis broke out across Europe in 1495, sparking suspicion on Christopher Columbus’ crew. However, recent genetic testing on ancient bones from South America has revealed a surprising truth. Scientists have analyzed the remains of people from Chile, Peru, Mexico, and Argentina who lived between the 13th and 15th centuries. … Read more
Disney’s first-ever long-form series from Pixar, “Win or Lose,” originally featured a transgender storyline that was cut by the company due to parental concerns about discussing certain subjects with their children. The show, set to premiere on February 11, follows a co-ed middle school softball team and explores varied perspectives through different characters. However, Disney … Read more
Russia has detained a 29-year-old man from Uzbekistan over the killing of senior general Igor Kirillov, who was found dead with an explosive device near his apartment block in Moscow. The suspect has admitted to being recruited by Ukrainian special services and claims he was offered a $100,000 reward and a European passport for the … Read more
A loud boom was reported in the area, and experts believe it might have been caused by a spacecraft reentry. According to LEMA Director Odie Barrett, SpaceX’s Dragon capsule entered the atmosphere over Florida while traveling at 17,000 mph. The incident occurred on December 17, and the capsule had previously undocked from the International Space … Read more
The Federal Reserve is set to announce an interest-rate cut during today’s meeting, with investors expecting a quarter-percentage point reduction in the federal funds rate. The announcement comes as U.S. stock futures are higher ahead of the decision, snapping a nine-session losing streak for the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan are … Read more
Oil prices declined on Tuesday due to renewed demand concerns following China’s economic data, which investors are cautious about ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. Brent crude futures fell 72 cents, or 0.97%, to settle at $73.19 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude dropped 63 cents, or 0.89%, to close … Read more
The European Union’s executive arm has launched an investigation into TikTok over alleged breaches of its digital rules during Romania’s recent presidential election. The probe follows declassified documents alleging that Moscow organized a social media campaign to promote a long-shot candidate, Calin Georgescu. Romania’s top court canceled the results of the first round of voting … Read more