BP is planning to cut around 4,700 jobs as part of a major cost-reduction exercise aimed at lowering costs and delivering $2 billion in cash savings by 2026. The energy firm’s workforce currently stands at approximately 87,800, with contractor numbers also being reduced by 3,000. The move comes after BP underperformed its European rivals in … Read more
Israel launched around 50 air strikes in Gaza on Wednesday night, targeting Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists, as well as military facilities and rocket launch positions. The IDF has assured that it will provide necessary assistance and support to returning hostages and their families, including medical and mental health care. The military also targeted … Read more
A ceasefire agreement with Hamas is set to take effect on Sunday, but Israeli air strikes continue in Gaza ahead of the deal, killing 73 people overnight. The strikes targeted 50 locations, including a residential block in Gaza City that killed 12 people. The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) initially misidentified a fallen projectile in southern … Read more
A measles case has been reported in Alaska after an unvaccinated man flew into Anchorage from Seattle and later visited a hospital in Homer. The infected individual, who is now isolated at a local hospital, was infectious on the January 10 flight. According to state health officials, the man was traveling back home from an … Read more
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an advisory urging healthcare workers to conduct an additional test for bird flu in patients admitted with the flu. The recommendation applies to hospitals treating people hospitalized due to influenza, and requires testing for avian influenza within 24 hours of admission. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/01/16/bird-flu-testing-patients-in-hospital
The Detroit Lions are one step closer to history as they host the Washington Commanders in the first round of the NFL playoffs. The Lions, led by quarterback Jared Goff, finished the season with a 15-2 record and earned the NFC’s top seed. Their opponent, rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, has revitalized the Commanders’ franchise after … Read more
Three respiratory illnesses – COVID-19, the flu, and RSV – are on the rise in New Hampshire, according to the CDC. Emergency-level visits for these illnesses have increased significantly, indicating that infections may be making people sick enough to require treatment. Wastewater activity levels show high levels of COVID and the flu, but low levels … Read more
The flu is causing widespread concern in Minnesota, particularly in the Twin Cities region. According to data released by the Minnesota Department of Health, 537 people were admitted to hospitals between December 29 and January 4, marking the highest weekly total in four years. Statewide, 877 people were hospitalized due to influenza in the week … Read more
Tom Brady intends to fulfill his full 10-year contract as a broadcaster for Fox, according to his agent Don Yee. This commitment comes despite concerns about Brady’s potential conflict of interest in calling Raiders games. Yee stated that Brady has enjoyed working with Fox this year and is excited about the future, saying it was … Read more
Major League Baseball’s official website, mlb.com, has implemented a security check to verify users’ connections. The process involves verifying that the user’s device meets certain security standards. Upon successful completion of this verification, users are able to access the website. However, if not enough security measures are in place, the system will prompt users to … Read more