US President Donald Trump has threatened to cancel the Gaza ceasefire agreement, sparking concerns that Israel may resume fighting with Hamas. In a statement on Monday night, Trump said he would “cancel it” and that if there were no hostages released by Saturday, “all bets are off.” He added that the final decision would be … Read more
A new strain of bird flu has been detected in a Nevada resident, causing concerns about its potential impact on human health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the case after a worker at a farm in Churchill County tested positive for the D1.1 strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The … Read more
Doctors are increasingly using GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic to manage weight, with many reporting significant benefits beyond just weight loss. According to Harvard cardiologist Michael Gibson and University of North Carolina diabetes specialist John Buse, these medications have changed the way medical professionals approach weight management. Gibson and Buse often sit down together at dinner, … Read more
A World Food Programme (WFP) worker has died while in detention in northern Yemen, according to the UN agency. The man, identified as Ahmed, was one of seven Yemeni staff arbitrarily detained by local authorities since January 23. His death is the latest incident in a escalating conflict between the Houthi movement and the internationally-recognized … Read more
The avian flu virus is causing a shortage of fresh eggs in US grocery stores, leading retailers such as Trader Joe’s, Sprouts, and Costco to limit egg purchases. Due to the ongoing issues with the supply of eggs, Trader Joe’s has implemented a limit of one dozen eggs per customer, per day, across all its … Read more
US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his plan to take ownership of the Gaza Strip, despite initial suggestions that a monetary transaction would be necessary. In a meeting with Jordan’s King Abdullah II in the Oval Office, Trump stated that “we’re going to have Gaza” and expressed optimism about creating jobs for Palestinians living in … Read more
Gold prices took a breather on Tuesday, but analysts see more upside for the precious metal amid recent tariff announcements and the threat of an escalating trade war. The recent jump in gold futures to an all-time high past $2,960 was triggered by President Donald Trump’s tariff plan against steel and aluminum imports. Despite the … Read more
This year’s Oscars have been a surprising and unpredictable race for best picture. Initially, the frontrunners were Conclave, Wicked, A Complete Unknown, September 5, The Brutalist, or Emilia Pérez, with the latter two consistently leading the pack after winning major film awards at last month’s Golden Globes. However, a significant shift occurred when Anora, a … Read more
Elon Musk plans to file a financial disclosure report with the White House but the document will remain confidential. As the world’s richest person and head of leading companies in electric vehicles, space exploration, and artificial intelligence, Mr. Musk poses significant conflicts of interest. Musk serves as an unpaid “special government employee” under President Trump, … Read more
The 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) reveals a concerning trend across the Americas, where widespread corruption is thwarting efforts to combat climate change and protect the environment. Despite having some relatively stable democracies with high levels of transparency, such as Uruguay, Canada, and Barbados, many countries in the region struggle with corruption, human rights abuses, … Read more