Cal-Carolina game preview: Two players to watch, Andrej Stojakovic and Tar Heel freshman Ian Jackson, who has been coming on like gangbusters and is now a starter since Seth Trimble missed three games with an injury. Stojakovic leads the ACC’s second-leading scorer, while Jackson boasts a 15-plus average after going five of the last six … Read more
The British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) nominations were announced this morning, with Focus Features’ Conclave dominating multiple categories with 12 total nominations. Emilia Pérez came in close second with 11 nominations, including a historic nomination for trans actress Karla Sophia Gascón. Several notable shows have received recognition, including Wicked, Anora, and The Brutalist, which may … Read more
UK borrowing costs have plummeted after a surprise drop in inflation, raising hopes that central banks will cut interest rates soon. The yield on key government debt dropped below 4.8%, its lowest level in 16 years. This follows new data showing inflation cooled to 2.5% in December, the first time in three months. The move … Read more
Hundreds of Washington Post staffers signed a letter to owner Jeff Bezos, urging him to meet with newsroom leaders amid a confidence crisis. The letter highlights concerns over recent leadership decisions, which have led to trust being lost among readers and some colleagues leaving the institution. Staffers believe Bezos is aligned with their mission but … Read more
Today’s NYT Connections game features a new set of words to arrange into four groups. The yellow group contains words related to an end, the green group lacks something, the blue group specifies how to prepare a certain concoction, and the purple group refers to fictional misters. The correct answers are: Yellow Group: MECHANISM, MEDIUM, … Read more
Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, has gained 120% in 2024, with a market capitalization of $1.8 trillion. Its upcoming administration change brings speculation about potential regulatory changes and support from President-elect Donald Trump. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), led by outgoing Chair Gary Gensler, has historically been hostile towards the industry. However, Trump’s nomination … Read more
Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) has reached an altitude that allows it to be seen with ordinary binoculars, offering northern skywatchers a unique opportunity to observe this rare celestial event. The comet’s viewing window is narrow, lasting only until January 20th or so, after which it will disappear from view. The comet was initially considered impossible … Read more
A recent survey conducted by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) found that nearly 40% of COVID-19 survivors in the state reported experiencing symptoms lasting at least three months after their initial infection. The most common long-COVID symptoms included tiredness, fatigue, shortness of breath, brain fog, and cough. The survey involved over 1,200 adults who … Read more
Actress Brooke Shields has written about her experiences with aging and sex in her new book. The 59-year-old actress discusses how her intense sex drive from her younger years decreased as she grew older, mainly due to the physical changes that come with aging as a woman. Shields attributes this decline to factors such as … Read more
The bird flu H5N1 virus has spread to dairy cows, and in some cases, infected people who work with them. Washington State University researchers are working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to create messages for dairy farmers and workers to stay safe. A team from WSU’s Murrow College of Communication has developed a communication … Read more