The University of Michigan reported that consumer sentiment has dropped to its lowest level in months, with confidence levels falling 10% from January. The latest reading stands at 64.7, down from 67.8 earlier in the month, marking a significant decline since November 2023. Source: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/consumer-sentiment-sours-further-in-late-february-bac8dfe8
A medical student at Duke University is unraveling a mystery that could have life-or-death consequences for astronauts. Dominic Tanzillo is investigating whether microgravity raises the risk of blood clots, which could be fatal if they form in the lungs. As NASA prepares to send humans back to the Moon in 2027, understanding this risk is … Read more
Actress Jenny Slate filed a complaint during the filming of “It Ends With Us” after being subjected to allegedly sexist and uncomfortable behavior by co-star Jamey Heath. According to reports, Slate expressed frustration with an apartment rental on set, stating she wasn’t happy with the $15,000 security deposit. However, Heath responded using language that made … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed “revenge” on Hamas after the militant group returned a body that was not identified as belonging to an Israeli hostage. The mistake occurred during the exchange of four bodies between Israel and Hamas, which had released the remains of four deceased Israeli hostages. Netanyahu criticized Hamas for its … Read more
Apple has removed its advanced encrypted security feature for cloud data in the UK, following a government order that requires the company to build a backdoor for accessing user data. The Advanced Data Protection option, which provided end-to-end encryption for various user data types, is no longer available to new users in the UK. The … Read more
Germany’s competitiveness has stagnated, and once-powerful industries are struggling. Executives say high energy costs and excessive regulations are forcing them to consider moving production abroad, threatening 10,000 jobs in the small community of Lutherstadt Wittenberg. The country’s economic woes have become a top concern for voters, with many agreeing that the next chancellor must quickly … Read more
Grammy-winning Canadian singer Chantal Kreviazuk changed the lyrics of “O Canada” during a hockey game between the US and Canada, sparking an impromptu protest against President Donald Trump’s comments. Kreviazuk intentionally sang “that only us command” instead of “in all of us command” to express outrage against Trump’s recent statements about Canada becoming the 51st … Read more
Hookworms, a type of blood-feeding parasite, can strike anywhere, including the US. These tiny worms are most often found in international travelers, but it’s not out of the question they can infect Americans, particularly in warm and moist areas. A recent clinical report in the New England Journal of Medicine highlights a unique case of … Read more
Jerry Butler, the iconic R&B singer known as “The Iceman,” has died at the age of 85. A longtime Chicago politician and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Butler was a key figure in the city’s music scene for decades. Born in Mississippi, Butler rose to fame with his group the Impressions in the … Read more
De Beers, a multinational diamond mining company, has seen its value decrease by $2.9 billion after being acquired by Anglo American. This significant drop in value is attributed to various factors, including a decline in diamond prices and increased competition. Anglo American’s acquisition of De Beers aims to strengthen the company’s market position and improve … Read more