Actor Alec Baldwin’s case in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on a movie set is officially over after prosecutors withdrew their appeal to reinstate criminal charges against him. The decision was made by Special Prosecutor Kari Morrissey, who dismissed an involuntary manslaughter charge against Baldwin in July. Attorney Gloria Allred, representing Hutchins’ relatives, … Read more
The US is experiencing a record flu season, with 12 states classified as “high” and two states, Oregon and Louisiana, showing “very high” levels of influenza. According to the CDC’s Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report, this marks nearly triple the numbers from the previous week. The CDC reported that about 41% of Americans aged 18+ received … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered specialty pharmacies, online companies, and other businesses to stop selling off-brand versions of Eli Lilly’s weight loss medications Zepbound and Mounjaro. The move comes as the shortage of these prescription drugs has been resolved. Safety concerns have prompted the FDA to issue warnings against unapproved versions … Read more
The US Supreme Court will soon determine how difficult it is for trans people to win constitutional challenges to laws that discriminate against them. A recent case, United States v. Skrmetti, centers on a Tennessee law banning gender-affirming medical care for trans youth. Tennessee Senate Bill 1 (SB1) prohibits health care providers from offering medical … Read more
In 2015, Chinese smartphone brands dominated the slim phone market, with Vivo’s Galaxy S23-like device measuring just 4.75mm across. The trend has now reversed, and rumors suggest that Apple is working on a new iPhone design. However, Samsung seems to be stuck in the same old design cycle. Recent leaks have revealed the upcoming Galaxy … Read more
The NFL playoffs are heating up as teams scramble to secure spots in the postseason. In the AFC, Kansas City Chiefs (14-1) and Buffalo Bills (12-3) have clinched playoff berths. However, a matchup between KC and Steelers (10-5) on Wednesday will determine the team’s seeding. The Chiefs can seal the top spot in the AFC … Read more
A recent episode of the China Global Podcast discussed Chinese perspectives on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in military applications. Sam Bresnick, a researcher at the Council of Foreign Relations’ Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSET), shared his findings from a report titled “China’s Military AI Roadblocks.” The report delves into the views … Read more
As the major platforms unveil their 2024 wrapped stats, it’s clear that this year has been a banger filled with games. From nostalgic revisits to new favorites, here are the top 5 games of 2024. First up is Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, a remake that exceeded expectations and solidified its place as one of my … Read more
The No. 23 Colorado Buffaloes will face off against the No. 17 BYU Cougars in the Valero Alamo Bowl, with both teams having designs on playing in the Big 12 championship game last month but stumbling down the stretch. The stakes are significant, as a win for either team would earn them national credibility and … Read more
Honda’s shares have surged by 17%, the largest gain since August, after announcing a plan to repurchase up to $7 billion worth of shares before its acquisition deal with Nissan Motor Co. is finalized. The buyback aims to “sweeten” the deal for investors and provides relief that concerns over the Nissan agreement are easing. Honda … Read more