Experts warn that the growing use of noise-cancelling headphones is fuelling a rise in auditory processing disorder (APD) among Gen Z, as young people struggle to differentiate between sounds and process background noise. Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02/16/noise-cancel-headphones-link-hearing-brain-problems-gen-z
Dave Chappelle recently performed in San Francisco as part of his SNL hosting duties in January. The comedian claims that the show’s producers discouraged him from discussing sensitive topics such as Gaza and transgender rights during his opening monologue. According to a review by SF Gate, Chappelle said “SNL” producers forbade him from bringing up … Read more
The US Department of Agriculture has granted a conditional approval to Zoetis’ bird flu vaccine for use in poultry, as the country struggles with a surge in human cases. The conditional license is based on safety and efficacy concerns. Bird flu has infected nearly 70 people in the US since April, resulting in one death. … Read more
A robotic lander from Texas-based Firefly Aerospace has successfully entered into lunar orbit, paving the way for its final preparations to land on the Moon in the coming weeks. The Blue Ghost lander completed a four-minute and 15-second maneuver called Lunar Orbit Insertion, putting it into an elliptical orbit around the Moon. Launched last month … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to “open the gates of hell” if all hostages in Gaza are not released unconditionally. In a joint statement with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Netanyahu pledged to eliminate Hamas’ military capability and political rule in Gaza, and bring all hostages home. Netanyahu welcomed President Trump’s “bold … Read more
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading a delegation to Saudi Arabia in an effort to negotiate with Russian officials over the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. National security adviser Michael Waltz and special envoy Steve Witkoff will also take part in the talks. The trip comes after President Donald Trump’s call with Vladimir Putin, … Read more
Juan Soto, sporting his new $190 sweatsuit and carrying a $3,350 backpack, arrived at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie to kick off his 15-year, $765 million deal with the New York Mets. The large contract has sparked debates about whether Soto’s value justifies the massive sum. On Sunday morning, fans lined up to catch … Read more
The number of Shiba Inu millionaires has declined to below 1,000 following the recent market crash. According to on-chain data from IntoTheBlock, the total number of addresses holding $10,000 to $10 million worth of SHIB tokens has dropped to 2,470. This group controls over $3.5 billion worth of SHIB. In contrast, wallets holding over $1 … Read more
Bitcoin miners are facing significant challenges in 2025, with declining transaction fees and increasing costs squeezing their profits. Despite Bitcoin’s high price, smaller miners are struggling to survive due to the rising difficulty of mining and volatile USD-denominated revenue. Transaction fees have hit historic lows since 2012, reducing miners’ revenue from block rewards. The 2024 … Read more
Michigan State’s Tom Izzo has broken the career record for Big Ten victories with his 354th win on Saturday night against Illinois. The Spartans rallied in the final 8½ minutes to secure a 79-65 victory, marking a milestone moment for Izzo. A commemorative poster celebrating Izzo’s achievement is now available from the Detroit Free Press … Read more