The Park City Mountain’s ski patrol union went on strike on Friday morning, leaving approximately 200 patrollers and safety staff participating in the action. Despite this, the resort remains open for skiing. The union has been negotiating with the mountain’s officials since April over wages and contract terms. According to Deirdre Walsh, Park City Mountain … Read more
The Denver Broncos are set to face off against the Cincinnati Bengals in a crucial Week 17 matchup that could determine their playoff fate. A team of experts, including team reporter Elisa Hernandez, former Bronco Orlando Franklin, and Hall of Famer Steve Atwater, will provide insights into the game. The Broncos look to clinch a … Read more
A recent study suggests that taking sleeping pills may help lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by reducing levels of two key proteins associated with the condition. Researchers found that people who took suvorexant, a common medication for insomnia, for just two nights had lower build-up of amyloid-beta and tau proteins in their cerebrospinal fluid. … Read more
The Los Angeles Rams are riding a four-game winning streak and could clinch the NFC West if they beat the Arizona Cardinals, who previously routed them 41-10 in Week 2. The Rams have since improved their offense, highlighted by tight end Tyler Higbee’s return after missing several games due to injury. Quarterback Matthew Stafford has … Read more
In their 49-year history, the Seattle Seahawks have experienced rare shutouts. They’ve been held to seven points or fewer a total of 75 times, with just one win – a 6-3 victory against the Chicago Bears on Thursday night. The team has also faced 54 instances where they were shutout without scoring a touchdown in … Read more
Syrian rebel leader Abu Mohammad al-Julani has been quietly rebranding himself as a force for peace and unity in the region. After a decade-long civil war, al-Julani’s former militant group has shed its jihadist label, embracing promises of reconciliation and unity instead. The international community is taking notice, with major powers and diplomatic delegations flocking … Read more
A devastating trade in protected plant species has taken hold in South Africa, with organized crime groups capitalizing on overseas demand for succulents. The poaching of these plants from the wild is fueling a crisis that not only threatens local communities but also undermines the country’s biodiversity. The Succulent Karoo desert, spanning across South Africa … Read more
US Treasury yields were mixed in thin trading, with investors pricing in lower interest-rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The benchmark 10-year yield remained stable at around 4.6%, while two-year rates edged lower. This has led to a widening of the yield premium on longer maturity bonds. Investors demand higher yield compensation for long-term Treasuries … Read more
Several highly anticipated games are set to release in the coming months. Here’s a rundown of some of the most exciting titles: Civilization VII will be released on February 11th, bringing new leaders and gameplay mechanics to the classic strategy series. Grand Theft Auto VI is expected to drop later this year but has already … Read more
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has decided not to impose a 25% surcharge on the base congestion pricing fee of $9 during Gridlock Alert days, despite initially reserving the right to do so. The move is aimed at reducing traffic in Manhattan and funding long-overdue investments in public transit. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) had … Read more