A teacher in South Korea has fatally stabbed an eight-year-old girl at an elementary school, leaving the nation shocked. The female teacher, in her 40s, confessed to the crime, which occurred on Monday. The girl was found with stab wounds and died at the hospital. The teacher had been on a six-month leave of absence … Read more
A federal judge in Rhode Island has ruled that the White House failed to comply with his order to unfreeze billions of dollars in federal grants, marking the first time a judge has explicitly stated that the Trump administration is disobeying a judicial mandate. The ruling by Judge John J. McConnell Jr. ordered the administration … Read more
A rare astronomical event is expected to occur over Wisconsin on Monday and Tuesday nights, with the northern lights potentially visible across parts of the state. According to NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center, the northern lights may be seen as far south as central Wisconsin. The Kp index forecast indicates that auroral activity will increase … Read more
US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem has asked the Treasury Department to send Internal Revenue Service personnel to assist with immigration enforcement. This request comes as part of President Donald Trump’s effort to expand federal resources and fulfill his campaign pledge to deport more undocumented immigrants. Noem cited Trump’s “Securing Our Borders” executive order, … Read more
Luxury group Kering has released better-than-expected sales figures for its fourth quarter, driven by improved performance from brands other than Gucci. Despite the struggles of its star brand, which saw a 24% drop in organic revenue, Kering’s overall sales fell 12% to €4.39 billion. Kering’s CEO François-Henri Pinault believes the company has reached a point … Read more
The arrival of Quantum Dot-Organic Light-Emitting Diode (QD-OLED) TVs three years ago sent shockwaves through the industry, offering a promising blend of quantum dot technology and OLED benefits. However, with LG Display’s new Primary RGB Tandem OLED panels on the horizon, signs suggest that QD-OLED may soon give way to better OLED displays. Samsung and … Read more
Activist investor Elliott Investment Management has taken a significant stake in Phillips 66, aiming to sell or spin off its midstream business valued at over $2.5 billion. Elliott plans to push the company for changes aimed at simplifying operations and addressing concerns about board transformation, following what it sees as a failure to meet previous … Read more
The Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP) is calling on NASA to reevaluate plans for the Artemis missions, citing concerns over multiple first-time goals set for Artemis 3, the agency’s first crewed lunar landing mission. ASAP members stress that each achievement comes with risks, and the multiplication of these risks increases the overall risk posture for … Read more
A bird flu outbreak is causing a surge in egg prices, with cartons becoming increasingly scarce on store shelves. The US Department of Agriculture reports over 150 million poultry birds have been killed since 2022 to combat the H5N1 strain, leading to shortages and price hikes. The number of affected birds has risen significantly, with … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s latest move has sent shockwaves through the global trade community, with many businesses and policy groups expressing concerns over his decision to pause the shutdown of an import tax exemption for cheap consumer goods from China. The de minimis rule, which allows goods worth $800 or less to enter the US … Read more