After weeks of uncertainty, the 2025 Oscar voting process is finally getting back on track. As firefighters gain control over wildfires across Los Angeles, the Academy Awards are gearing up for their annual ceremony. In a series of adjustments due to the ongoing blazes, the nomination deadline has been extended twice. The new deadline is … Read more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released its initial findings from a surveillance pricing market study, revealing that retailers use personal data to target individual consumers with different prices for the same goods and services. The agency’s investigation found that companies can track consumer behaviors, such as mouse movements on webpages and browsing patterns, to … Read more
Raheem Morris’s hiring of Jeff Ulbrich as the Atlanta Falcons’ defensive coordinator is not a surprise, given their past working relationship and Morris’s preference for familiar faces in high-level positions. The duo’s partnership dates back to 2015-2020, when they led the team through a tumultuous season marked by significant improvement from 4-7 to 4-12. Ulbrich … Read more
A three-day police siege at an illegal mine in Stilfontein, South Africa, has ended with the rescue of 246 survivors and the discovery of 78 corpses. The operation aimed to forcibly remove miners from the site to make arrests. The labour union has condemned the incident, calling it a “state-sponsored massacre”. Police had cut off … Read more
The Atlanta Falcons have hired Jeff Ulbrich to be their new play-caller for the defensive unit, marking an end to an extensive search for the role after the departure of former coordinator Jimmy Lake in January. Ulbrich returns to the team with which he spent four seasons as defensive coordinator from 2018-2022 before becoming interim … Read more
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