Dallas Mavericks’ Anthony Davis made a statement in his debut game, dunking on his own missed shot and scoring 24 points, 13 rebounds, and five assists. The 10-time All-Star’s impressive performance came as the team celebrated their first home win since trading away franchise icon Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. The trade has … Read more
A recent study found that humans tend to have higher concentrations of microplastics in their brains compared to other bodily organs. Researchers analyzed post-mortem brain tissue samples from 2016 to 2024 and discovered that people with dementia had up to 10 times more microplastics present in their brains than those without the condition. The study, … Read more
Billionaire Elon Musk has denied interest in purchasing TikTok, the popular short-video app owned by Chinese company ByteDance. In a recent statement, Musk said he had not put in a bid for the app and does not have plans to acquire it. Musk made his comments during a video conference at The WELT Group’s summit, … Read more
Alphabet’s cloud computing business underperformed expectations in the fourth quarter, but investors should not be too quick to sell off the stock just yet. While the company’s cloud revenue grew 30% year-over-year, it fell short of analyst estimates. However, Alphabet’s overall performance was still strong, with earnings beating expectations and core profit centers experiencing robust … Read more
Kentucky stargazers can witness a rare alignment this week, with the full “snow” moon peaking over the state and a very bright planet visible in the night sky. February’s full moon is called the snow moon because it occurs during the month that can be the snowiest of the year, according to the Farmers’ Almanac. … Read more
A humanitarian and diplomatic crisis has engulfed the Democratic Republic of Congo due to the seizure by the M23 rebels of vast tracts of land rich in minerals. The conflict involves neighboring countries, with several armies already deployed in the region. At the center of the crisis are Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi … Read more
The highly anticipated Madrid derby between Atlético and Real ended in a 1-1 draw, with Kylian Mbappé and Julián Álvarez scoring for their respective teams. The match left the two top contenders, Atlético and Real, tied on points and one behind Barcelona in the title race. Kylian Mbappé and Julián Álvarez had already scored 37 … Read more
The 24th annual AARP Movies for Grownups Awards have taken place, recognizing the best films and TV shows of 2022 for audiences over 50. Hosted by Alan Cumming at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Conclave and The Complete Unknown led the nominations. In the end, The Complete Unknown took home the top prize for Best Movie … Read more
As a savvy shopper, you want to snag beautiful and high-quality home pieces without breaking the bank. Look no further than Presidents’ Day furniture sales, which offer discounts on top brands. Unlike general sales throughout the year, these weekend-long events typically bring 72 hours of deep discounts from many retailers. Some popular brands participating in … Read more
Seven Palestinians freed by Israel on Saturday, as part of a Gaza ceasefire deal, were admitted to hospitals in Ramallah due to severe brutality they suffered while in Israeli custody. The Palestinian Prisoners’ Club reported that the prisoners were subjected to “brutal” treatment, including torture and starvation. According to the Palestinian Red Crescent, seven inmates … Read more