Get ready for an out-of-this-world experience! In early January, the night sky will be treated to a spectacular display of celestial bodies. Four planets – Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn – will be visible in all their glory. Venus and Saturn will be particularly bright, with Venus illuminating the southwestern horizon for two hours starting … Read more
PASADENA, Calif. — The Oregon Ducks’ undefeated season came to an end with a dominating 41-21 loss to Ohio State at the Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential. The Buckeyes outgained Oregon 500-276 and scored 34-8 in the first half, making it clear that this was not a game they would be close with. Coach … Read more
Samsung has revamped its Settings search feature in One UI 7, making it a game-changer for users. Prior to this update, searching for specific settings was a tedious task, requiring users to scroll through long menus to find what they needed. The new search bar on top of the Settings menu addresses this issue by … Read more
US mortgage rates have surged to a six-month high, reaching 6.91%, according to Freddie Mac. This increase comes despite the Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate cuts and may signal that a recent surge in home sales is temporary. The rise in mortgage rates is attributed to investor fears about President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed policies, including … Read more
Russian forces launched a massive drone assault on Ukraine early on January 2, deploying 72 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including combat drones like Shahed. Ukrainian air defenses successfully destroyed 47 of the drones, while 24 failed to reach their targets and one remained airborne. The drones were intercepted across multiple oblasts, including Poltava, Sumy, Kharkiv, … Read more
Cookies and device or similar online identifiers are used to recognize your device when you visit an app or website. This helps track your activity on a service for various purposes, including advertising and content personalization. Advertising presented to you can be based on limited data such as the website or app you use, your … Read more
The upcoming Trump administration may not lead to the economic woes predicted by many experts due to its containment. As long as radical policies are kept in check, U.S. growth should remain positive in 2025. While some of President-elect Donald Trump’s proposals would enhance growth and reduce inflation over time, others would have a negative … Read more
A new report from the CDC has identified a significant risk of blastomycosis outbreaks at industrial workplaces, particularly in areas with high fungal spore presence. The outbreak occurred at a Michigan paper mill, resulting in one death and infecting 162 workers between November 2022 and May 2023. Blastomycosis is a rare infectious disease caused by … Read more
Rapper Lupe Fiasco is set to teach a rap course at Johns Hopkins University’s Peabody Institute, part of the university’s new four-year hip-hop program. The Chicago rapper announced the news on his Instagram account, expressing his excitement about joining the esteemed institution. The 42-year-old will be teaching alongside renowned Professor Wendel Patrick and contributing to … Read more
Rapper Lupe Fiasco is set to join the faculty of Johns Hopkins University’s Peabody Institute as a distinguished visiting professor in 2025. Fiasco will teach a four-year hip-hop program that focuses on developing students’ musical skills and business acumen. The program, which follows a one-on-one studio model, allows students to work closely with private instructors … Read more