President Donald Trump is facing a flurry of court cases challenging his executive orders and directives. The lawsuits, brought by various groups, argue that Trump has overstepped his constitutional authority in areas such as funding, workforce management, personal data access, and birthright citizenship. Some of the key issues at play include: * Freezing trillions of … Read more
California insurance commissioner Ricardo Lara has rejected State Farm’s request for a 22% rate hike for homeowner policies, citing the company’s financial struggles amid claims from Southern California wildfires. The decision comes as State Farm processes nearly 8,700 claims and pays out over $1 billion to policyholders. Lara called for a meeting with State Farm … Read more
The Virginia Cavaliers (13-12, 6-8) secured their first win in Blacksburg since 2020 with a thrilling comeback victory over the Virginia Tech Hokies (11-14, 6-8). The ‘Hoos held the lead for most of the game but allowed Tech to creep within one point in the final minutes. Redshirt freshman Anthony Robinson led the charge, posting … Read more
USDA reports more H5N1 avian influenza outbreaks in poultry farms in nine states, including Ohio, Colorado, Pennsylvania, and Indiana. In Ohio, layer farms are among those affected. The Iowa Department of Agriculture reported an outbreak in a turkey flock in Buena Vista county. Backyard flocks in Delaware, Michigan, Minnesota, Wyoming, and New York have also … Read more
Marvel’s latest release, “Captain America: Brave New World”, has shattered box office records with a massive opening weekend of $40 million. This marks the highest-grossing debut for 2024, surpassing previous expectations and solidifying Disney’s position in the superhero genre. The film, which stars Anthony Mackie as Captain America, has also secured its place among Marvel … Read more
Top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner has accepted a three-month doping ban, with his fellow players slamming the deal. The ban allows Sinner to compete again from May 5 without losing his No. 1 ranking or titles. Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka expressed frustration over the lack of fairness in the sport, while Wimbledon runner-up … Read more
The No. 1 seed in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament has been revealed, and Auburn takes the top spot. The committee chair, North Carolina athletic director Bubba Cunningham, stated that Auburn was the unanimous choice for the top seed. Despite a recent loss to Florida at home, Auburn remains the No. 1 team in the … Read more
Auburn’s Bruce Pearl promised his team that they would remember this game, and the Tigers made history by defeating No. 2 Alabama 94-85 on Saturday night at Coleman Coliseum. The Tigers led from start to finish, with Johni Broome leading six players in double figures. Broome scored a game-high 19 points, grabbed 14 rebounds, and … Read more
AMD’s highly anticipated graphics card series, the Radeon RX 9070, is set to be officially revealed during a live stream on February 28. The upcoming launch marks a significant milestone for AMD’s rollout of its new RDNA 4 architecture. The RX 9070 series will comprise mid-range cards targeting customers seeking performance upgrades without breaking the … Read more
US President Donald Trump has proposed eliminating pennies from circulation, claiming they cost more to produce than their face value. However, experts say this change could have a minimal impact on the copper industry. The typical penny is made of 97.5% zinc and only 2.5% copper. Trump’s plan would stop the US Mint from producing … Read more