Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson acknowledged before Thursday night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder that the matchup was bigger than a typical regular-season contest. This sentiment was echoed in their earlier meeting in Cleveland last week, where the stakes were similarly high. Source: https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2025/01/cavs-get-rolled-by-thunder-in-rematch-of-nbas-best-134-114.html
David Lynch, the acclaimed director behind Palme d’Or-winning 1990 film “Wild at Heart,” has passed away. Actor Nicolas Cage remembered Lynch as a “singular genius in cinema” and praised his bravery, brilliance, and sense of humor. The movie, set in New Orleans and Louisiana, starred Cage alongside Laura Dern, Willem Dafoe, Crispin Glover, and Isabella … Read more
Israel and Hamas were close to a long-awaited cease-fire deal just two days before its announcement, but it was put in jeopardy when far-right coalition partner Itamar Ben-Gvir called on another party to quit the government. Ben-Gvir claimed that his coalition partners had used their influence to thwart similar deals “time after time.” Critics of … Read more
Pete Alonso’s free agency is nearing a crucial turning point. Three teams, including the Toronto Blue Jays, are engaged in talks to acquire the power-hitting first baseman. The Blue Jays would still prefer to keep Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who played third base last year and could form a designated hitter duo with Alonso. The New … Read more
Micron Biomedical, the CEO Steve Damon’s vaccine tech company, has secured an additional $16 million in funding through its Series A extension round. The new investment will support the development and commercialization of its innovative vaccine patch technology. Source: https://endpts.com/vaccine-patch-startup-micron-biomedical-adds-16m-to-series-a-haul
US President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly on the verge of signing an executive order that would designate cryptocurrency as a national priority. The proposed order aims to regulate the industry and create a crypto council to advocate for its policy interests. If signed, it could lead to significant changes in how cryptocurrency is handled within … Read more
A recent University of Utah Health study found that individuals infected with COVID-19 are eight times more likely to develop chronic fatigue syndrome, a condition characterized by prolonged exhaustion and mental fogginess. The research suggests nearly 90% of new cases were linked to symptomatic long COVID. According to Suzanne D. Vernon, lead author of the … Read more
Climate change is driving up insurance costs for homeowners across the US, with skyrocketing rates and even dropped policies in many states. In 2024, 27 weather-related disasters caused at least $1 billion in damages, with the average annual cost of those events topping $149 billion – more than double the annual average cost between 1980 … Read more
Mark Carney, the former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor, has formally announced his candidacy for leader of Canada’s governing Liberal Party. The 59-year-old economist made the announcement in his hometown of Edmonton, Alberta, marking a significant move into Canadian politics. Carney’s bid is seen as an attempt to ground himself in Canadian … Read more
A catastrophic wildfire is raging outside of Los Angeles, threatening nearby neighborhoods and infrastructure. The Eaton Fire, one of several damaging blazes in the region, has already destroyed 4,627 structures as of January 15. The blaze has also injured firefighters and taken lives. NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), which operates out of a nearby site, … Read more