Global temperatures shattered records in January 2025, despite the arrival of La Niña ocean conditions, which typically bring cooler temperatures. The planet as a whole had its warmest January on record, scientists said. The warmth came as a surprise to climate researchers, occurring during La Niña conditions in the Pacific Ocean, which tend to lower … Read more
The Chicago Bulls traded away star guard Zach LaVine to Sacramento just hours after losing a road game against the Detroit Pistons. LaVine was widely expected, but his former teammates were caught off guard. “I was all shocked,” said guard Coby White. “We’d been talking about it for years, and then especially the year he … Read more
The Trump administration’s freeze on most foreign aid disbursements has caused confusion among the US Agency for International Development (USAID). According to reports, the agency’s staff is operating with reduced funding, with hundreds of employees put on unpaid leave or fired. The disruption is particularly concerning given the role that USAID plays in implementing development … Read more
The Sacramento Kings have made a move to bolster their roster by acquiring center Jonas Valančiūnas from the Washington Wizards in exchange for Sidy Cissoko and two second-round picks. The trade has earned the Kings an A- grade, with analysts praising the team’s strategic decision. Valančiūnas, a skilled big man, brings elite rebounding capabilities and … Read more
A new clinical trial has shown nine patients with advanced kidney cancer mounted an immune response and remained cancer-free for three years after receiving an experimental vaccine tailored to their unique tumor mutations. The study, published in Nature, demonstrates the potential of personalized vaccines to treat certain types of cancer. While larger trials are needed … Read more
Real Madrid edged out Leganes in a thrilling Copa del Rey quarter-final, with rookie Gonzalo Garcia securing the win in injury time. The Spanish giants took an early 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Luka Modric and Brazilian teenager Endrick. However, Juan Cruz levelled the score for Leganes before Garcia’s late header gave Real Madrid … Read more
Donald Trump is expected to become the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl Sunday. He will watch Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs attempt to become the first team in NFL history to win a third straight Super Bowl. The Chiefs, led by quarterback Mahomes, are seen as heavy favorites to win … Read more
The US crypto industry is accusing regulators of a targeted crackdown amid the debanking crisis, which has left several crypto companies without access to traditional banking services. Anchorage Digital, a chartered crypto-bank with the OCC since 2021, testified before a Senate committee on Wednesday that it was unfairly denied services by banks. For 2.5 years, … Read more
HGTV’s popular home series “Love It or List It” has announced its newest host, designer Page Turner. The show, which poses the question of whether to renovate or sell a house, will return for a new season after longtime host Hilary Farr left the program in 2023. In each episode, realtor David Visentin and designer … Read more
Adobe has launched an AI-powered tool to help users better understand contracts, making it easier for individuals to navigate complex agreements. The “contract intelligence capabilities” feature automatically recognizes files and scanned documents as contracts, summarizes complicated language, and highlights key terms and dates. The new feature is available worldwide starting today on desktop, web, and … Read more