The Trump White House has denied access to an Oval Office event for a second time this week, punishing The Associated Press (AP) for refusing to rename the “Gulf of Mexico” as the “Gulf of America”. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the decision, saying the AP should be held accountable for what she … Read more
US tech billionaire Elon Musk has called on the US government to “delete entire agencies” in a bid to improve efficiency and reduce bureaucracy. As part of President Donald Trump’s administration, Musk is leading a new entity under the DOGE umbrella. The South African-born entrepreneur believes that by cutting out unproductive parts of the government, … Read more
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has fired back at his coach Eric Nicksick after being publicly criticized for his performance in their title rematch against Dricus Du Plessis. Strickland claims he suffered from injuries, including a broken arm and staph infection, which impacted his training camp. He asserts that despite his struggles, he didn’t … Read more
The FDA has issued a voluntary recall of canned tuna products sold under multiple labels due to a manufacturing defect that could lead to botulism. The affected products were made by Tri-Union Seafoods and include Genova, Van Camp’s, H-E-B, and Trader Joe’s brands. The recalled tuna was sold in 27 states, including the nation’s capital, … Read more
Apple’s latest iPhone SE release and reported AI partnership with Alibaba, along with top trades in the hotel industry and leisure and hospitality sector, dominated trading themes on Asking for a Trend. TECHnalysis Research president Bob O’Donnell discussed Apple’s (AAPL) new device, which is expected to impact the tech giant’s stock performance. Meanwhile, Morningstar senior … Read more
Apple has partnered with Chinese tech giant Alibaba to provide artificial intelligence features to its iPhones in the country. The move comes after iPhone AI features were not enabled in China, which is thought to have contributed to a decline in smartphone sales. According to Alibaba chairman Joseph Tsai, the company chose to partner with … Read more
A flu outbreak is gripping Oklahoma, with doctors attributing the rapid spread to low vaccination rates. According to Dr. Dale Bratzler, Dean of Hudson College of Public Health, measles cases are increasing due to a decrease in vaccinations. The latest measles outbreak in Central Texas highlights the issue. Dr. Bratzler notes that misinformation on social … Read more
Mitch Marner’s 27-year-old career was cemented on Wednesday as he scored a game-winning overtime goal for Team Canada in the 4 Nations opener. The assist from Sidney Crosby marked a moment years in the making for the winger. Marner secured a massive 4-3 victory for Canada, but the win also brought out emotion from an … Read more
Ohio has reported its first human case of bird flu, also known as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). An adult male from Mercer County was infected with the virus after coming into contact with deceased commercial poultry. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention consider the risk to the general public low, but people who … Read more
Apple is expected to refresh display sizes in its upcoming iPhone lineup, including a potential new standard model with a larger screen size and a slimmed-down “Air” version of the 17 Plus. The company may introduce an iPhone 17 model measuring at 6.3 inches, similar to the current iPhone 16 Pro models. However, there is … Read more