The College Football Playoff first round is set to begin on Friday night with an in-state rivalry between Indiana and Notre Dame. Both teams are known for their strong running games, but the matchup presents an opportunity to bet on passing prop bets. Riley Leonard’s Passing Yards Prop: OVER 181.5 Notre Dame’s potent ground game … Read more
A federal lawsuit against CVS Health, one of the leading players in Rhode Island’s next gubernatorial race, alleges the company turned a blind eye to the worsening opioid crisis, allowing illegal prescriptions to be filled and mismanaging its retail pharmacies. The suit claims CVS executives prioritized corporate profits over patient safety, resulting in staff shortages … Read more
Social Security’s full retirement age is set to increase to 66 years and 10 months in November 2025, affecting those born in 1959. This change marks the next step in a gradual increase that began in 1983, when the full retirement age was 65. The Social Security reform law enacted in 1983 aims to gradually … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s economic policies are having an impact on the Federal Reserve’s outlook, according to recent reports. The central bank is adjusting its stance due to rising inflation and changing market conditions. While details of Trump’s pledges have not been made public, sources close to the matter indicate that they may be driving … Read more
A complete mastodon jaw fossil has been discovered in a backyard in Scotchtown, New York, marking the first such find in over 11 years. The jaw, along with other bone fragments, was found by researchers from the New York State Museum and SUNY Orange. Scheduled for carbon dating and analysis, the discovery aims to uncover … Read more
Two Chinese astronauts, Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong, spent nine hours working outside in space during their first “extravehicular activities” on China’s Shenzhou-19 mission. The feat surpassed the previous record of eight hours and 56 minutes set by American astronauts in 2001. Cai and Song, along with fellow astronaut Wang Haoze, completed their tasks to … Read more
The Seattle Kraken have acquired forward Kaapo Kakko from the New York Rangers in a significant trade. In exchange, the Kraken sent defenseman Will Borgen and two mid-round 2025 draft picks to the Rangers. Kakko’s move comes after he was benched in a recent game and expressed frustration with his limited ice-time. However, the 23-year-old … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that flu activity is back to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels, with 40 million cases reported so far this season. The CDC has classified the current season as “moderately severe,” affecting all age groups. While the flu had taken a backseat in recent years, this year’s surge … Read more
Bob Dylan’s career was a performance, where he bamboozled himself and others about his true identity. Instead of starting as a mystic, he became the voice of change during the 1960s. His music drove the folk scene crazy, and he was even booed at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965. The movie “A Complete Unknown” … Read more
The Federal Trade Commission has finalized a rule requiring businesses to display the total price of live event tickets or short-term lodging in pricing and advertising. This means companies like Ticketmaster, Airbnb, and others must prominently show all fees, including any added at checkout. The goal is to prevent “junk fees” that surprise consumers with … Read more