The flu is causing widespread concern in Minnesota, particularly in the Twin Cities region. According to data released by the Minnesota Department of Health, 537 people were admitted to hospitals between December 29 and January 4, marking the highest weekly total in four years. Statewide, 877 people were hospitalized due to influenza in the week … Read more
Tom Brady intends to fulfill his full 10-year contract as a broadcaster for Fox, according to his agent Don Yee. This commitment comes despite concerns about Brady’s potential conflict of interest in calling Raiders games. Yee stated that Brady has enjoyed working with Fox this year and is excited about the future, saying it was … Read more
Major League Baseball’s official website, mlb.com, has implemented a security check to verify users’ connections. The process involves verifying that the user’s device meets certain security standards. Upon successful completion of this verification, users are able to access the website. However, if not enough security measures are in place, the system will prompt users to … Read more
Last night, on January 13, 2025, sky-gazers could spot the Red Planet Mars next to the full Moon, known as the Wolf Moon, in a rare celestial alignment. The Wolf Moon is the first full Moon of the year and gets its name from the wolves’ activity during winter. This alignment occurred when Mars was … Read more
Mortgage rates have fallen for the second day in a row, driven by the recent release of inflation data and comments from Federal Reserve officials and the Treasury Secretary nominee. The 30-year fixed rate has dropped back to levels last seen on January 2nd, two weeks ago. The key catalyst was yesterday’s Consumer Price Index … Read more
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan is out of the intensive care unit (ICU) and recovering well after being stabbed six times by an intruder at his Mumbai residence. The incident occurred around 2:30 am on Thursday when the attacker entered Khan’s apartment in the posh Bandra West neighbourhood. According to doctors, Saif Ali Khan made … Read more
A recent discovery by astronomers has revealed a discrepancy in the speed at which the universe is expanding. Using two different methods and data from the Hubble Space Telescope, scientists initially calculated that the expansion speed was around 67 km/s/Mpc. However, new observations from the James Webb Space Telescope have confirmed that this value is … Read more
The Washington Capitals traveled to Ottawa to face off against their Canadian counterparts, the Senators, on Thursday night. In a game marked by few scoring chances, Alex Ovechkin scored the winning goal in overtime to secure a 1-0 victory for the Caps. The first period was a lackluster affair for the Capitals, with Ottawa finding … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned the use of synthetic dye Red No. 3, a common food coloring linked to cancer in animals, effective January 15, 2027. Research shows that Red No. 3 can cause cancer in laboratory male rats exposed to high levels of the substance. Dr. Peter Lurie, president and … Read more
Nintendo has officially announced its successor to the popular Nintendo Switch system, set to be released in 2025. A first-look trailer was shared, showcasing the new hardware and its capabilities. The Nintendo Switch 2 will play exclusive games from the new console, as well as both physical and digital titles available on the original Switch. … Read more