Mortgage rates have surged above 7% for the first time in years, according to Freddie Mac data released January 16. The increase is attributed to investor concerns over President Donald Trump’s policy agenda and rising inflation. In recent months, mortgage rates have risen despite the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates. Economists expect this trend to … Read more
Elise Stefanik, President Donald Trump’s nominee for US ambassador to the United Nations, has sparked controversy by saying Israel has a “biblical right” to the occupied West Bank. During her confirmation hearing on Tuesday, Stefanik pledged to continue the US defense of Israel and advance Trump’s “America First” agenda. Stefanik stated she would audit US … Read more
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has praised Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen after their Sunday night divisional playoff game, where the Bills edged out the Ravens. The two quarterbacks have been compared since their 2018 NFL Draft class and have been in a heated MVP award standoff all season. Despite their competitive nature, Jackson expressed his … Read more
Ozempic and Wegovy, two GLP-1 agonist drugs, have been found to carry more benefits than risks for people with type 2 diabetes and obesity. However, their effects on other conditions are less clear. A comprehensive analysis of over 200,000 people with diabetes who took the drugs found that they had a lower risk of developing … Read more
Moderna Inc’s (NASDAQ:MRNA) stock is trading higher after the company announced a major award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to accelerate the development of mRNA-based pandemic influenza vaccines. The $590 million award, funded by federal funds from the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), … Read more
CC Sabathia became the 15th starting pitcher to be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on his first ballot, earning an unprecedented 86.8% of votes. The left-hander’s impressive career statistics and dominance over a nearly two-decade span earned him the recognition. Sabathia completed his 19-year career in 2019 with 251 regular-season wins and 10 … Read more
Johnson & Johnson’s Spravato has received a significant boost to its potential as a blockbuster drug after the FDA granted it approval as a monotherapy treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD). Initially approved in 2019, Spravato was initially restricted to use with an oral antidepressant. However, this new endorsement allows patients to use the nasal … Read more
Scientists have issued a dire warning about the impending catastrophic coral bleaching event on the Great Barrier Reef, sparking devastating concerns from experts and locals alike. Dr Maria Byrne, a prominent marine biologist, expressed her alarm at witnessing the dying corals firsthand. The Great Barrier Reef, one of the world’s most iconic ecosystems, is facing … Read more
The 2025 Farmers Insurance Open begins on January 22 at Torrey Pines, with Wednesday’s first round tee times now available. PGA champion Jason Day is looking to capture his first victory since 2023 and will tee off with Hideki Matsuyama and Max Homa at 1:40 p.m. on the South Course. Day’s recent form has been … Read more
Apple is set to switch on its intelligence features by default starting from iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, and macOS 15.3. These updated operating systems will enable AI-powered features automatically for new users or those upgrading to the latest versions. Devices that support Apple Intelligence include iPhone 15 Pro models and later, iPads with the M1 … Read more