Memorial Set Up for Boston Skating Club Victims

A somber memorial has been set up at the Skating Club of Boston in memory of six skaters and their family members who lost their lives in a tragic plane crash on American Airlines flight 5342. The victims, from the Boston area, were attending a skating event at the club when the plane crashed on … Read more

Measles Cases Soar in Texas Amid Declining Vaccination Rates

Measles cases have been reported in at least four counties in Texas, including Harris County and the South Plains region, with two cases involving school-aged children who were not vaccinated. The cases have raised concerns among health officials, who are urging residents to get vaccinated against measles. According to Laura Anton, spokesperson for the Texas … Read more

Ridge Racer 64 Now Available On Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo has added Ridge Racer 64 to its library of games on the Nintendo Switch Online service. The classic racing game, originally released in 2000 for the Nintendo 64, is now available for download as part of the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership. Notably, Ridge Racer 64 was one of the first titles … Read more

Singer-Songwriter Marianne Faithfull Dies at 78

Marianne Faithfull, a versatile and iconic singer-songwriter who defied conventions with her unique style, has died at the age of 78. Born in London in 1946, Faithfull rose to fame in the 1960s with classic pop tunes and collaborations with top musicians. Faithfull’s career spanned six decades, during which she released 21 studio albums, acted … Read more

Companies Restrict DeepSeek AI Access Amid Security Concerns

Major companies and government agencies worldwide have blocked access to DeepSeek’s AI tools just days after their release due to concerns over data leaks and weak privacy safeguards. Hundreds of organizations, including those associated with governments, have taken this step following warnings from cybersecurity firms that the startup’s clientele is at risk. This decision comes … Read more

Trump’s Middle East Envoy Returns Amid Gaza Ceasefire Push

US President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy is back in the region as his administration seeks to build on the ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip. The agreement, which was announced recently, has seen Hamas release eight hostages held in the strip. Trump’s envoy, who will be monitoring the situation and assessing the implementation of … Read more

US Politics Merges Amid Top Stories and Controversies

US politics is embroiled in several controversies, with top stories making headlines this week. Merrick Garland’s appointment as FBI nominee was met with a lack of ammunition for Judiciary Committee Democrats to challenge the nomination. In other news, Doug Burgum has been confirmed by the Senate as Interior Secretary in a bipartisan vote. He succeeds … Read more

Widespread Windows Audio Bug Affects Multiple Versions

Microsoft has confirmed a bug that is silencing audio on some PCs running Windows 11 and Windows 10. The issue primarily affects users with digital-to-analog converters (DACs) connected via USB, but anyone experiencing the problem can remove their external DAC to resolve the issue. The bug was first noticed in the January 2025 cumulative updates … Read more

Tesla to Launch Self-Driving Service in Austin This Year

Tesla plans to roll out an unsupervised full self-driving paid service in Austin, Texas, later this year, according to CEO Elon Musk. The service is expected to launch in June and will be available in both California and Texas. The city of Austin has confirmed its involvement with Tesla’s planned service, which will provide training … Read more

RFK Jr., Tulsi Gabbard Face Uncertainty in Senate Confirmations

The confirmations of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard for secretary of Health and Human Services and director of national intelligence, respectively, are hanging in the balance due to Republican senators’ comments at recent hearings. According to GOP senators, a “no” vote from any of them could block the nominations from receiving committee recommendations, … Read more