An Alaska resident was hospitalized with measles after returning home from an international trip through Seattle on January 10. The infected individual, who has not been identified, is unvaccinated and experienced symptoms during the flight. The patient began showing “classic measles signs and symptoms,” including a high fever, cough, and widespread rash, at South Peninsula … Read more
MLB has investigated allegations that Roki Sasaki’s free-agent process was compromised by a pre-arranged handshake deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and found no evidence to support the claims. According to an official, the league conducted an investigation before authorizing Sasaki’s posting and spoke to “numerous parties,” including teams and agents. The investigation aimed to … Read more
The Houston Texans’ loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Saturday’s Divisional Round game was marked by controversy over referee calls. The team had eight accepted penalties, compared to four accepted against the Chiefs, including a pair of 15-yarders for hitting quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Defensive end Will Anderson cited roughing the passer on Mahomes as … Read more
The US egg market is facing a severe shortage due to the highly contagious avian influenza. The virus has claimed the lives of nearly half of all birds killed by it in 2024, according to the USDA. This has led to a significant decline in egg production, causing shortages and price increases. According to Emily … Read more
Billionaire Jeff Bezos celebrated the inaugural launch of his company’s rocket by treating himself to a meal at Country Cookin’ Diner in Port St. John, Florida. According to Pam Pollock, the person who served him, Bezos ordered pancakes, eggs, and sausage and was described as “very nice” despite having an entourage of security. The diner … Read more
A lucky winner in Oregon has taken home a $260 million Powerball jackpot, with the next drawing just around the corner on Monday night. Here are the winning numbers for Saturday’s drawing: The winning Powerball numbers were 14-31-35-64-69, with a Power Play multiplier of 2X. The Double Play drawing saw different numbers, but no winner … Read more
Amazon has launched hundreds of epic sales across various departments, offering discounts of up to 76 percent on winter wardrobe staples and beauty must-haves. With prices starting at $8, shoppers can snag high-quality items like Ugg boots, Coach accessories, and K-beauty moisturizers. Top Picks: 1. Ugg Classic Ultra Mini New Heights Boots: Originally $170, now … Read more
Bob Dylan’s draft lyrics for his iconic song “Mr Tambourine Man” have sold at auction for £417,471 ($508,000). The two yellow sheets of paper contain three typewritten drafts of the song, along with handwritten notes by Dylan in the margins. The sale also featured a 1968 oil painting created and signed by Dylan, a 1983 … Read more
Microsoft has increased the cost of its Office package, raising prices for consumers who subscribe to its AI-powered tools. The company’s Microsoft 365 family subscription, which allows up to six people to access Word, Excel, and other apps, will now cost $130 a year – a 30% increase from its current price. The move comes … Read more
Supermodel Gigi Hadid and actor Bradley Cooper are taking their relationship slowly. The couple has been together since October 2023 and has no plans for immediate marriage. Despite being a private pair, they continue to show affection through public appearances. According to sources close to the couple, both Hadid and Cooper value their relationship highly. … Read more