The Saugus Union School District’s governing board is addressing its ongoing struggle with student behavioral issues, aiming to provide a safer learning environment for its students. The issue has been on the table since February 5th when a special meeting was held to discuss behavior challenges in the district. Superintendent Colleen Hawkins explained that the … Read more
A growing crisis is looming over the US healthcare system, with experts warning that hospitals are on the brink of a disaster by 2032. A recent investigation has revealed that US hospital occupancy rates are at an all-time high, with hundreds of thousands of people potentially dying as a result. The average national hospital occupancy … Read more
The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has led to unprecedented demands on global energy infrastructure, threatening to outpace our ability to deliver power and AI benefits where they’re needed most. Currently, AI accounts for up to 4% of U.S. electricity use, projected to nearly triple to 11% by 2030. The growing gap between AI’s … Read more
US consumers are growing increasingly pessimistic about the economy, with a new survey showing a sharp decline in sentiment and soaring inflation expectations. The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment survey released on Friday showed headline sentiment plummeting nearly 10% from January to a reading of 64.7. Pessimism over inflation is driving the decline, as consumers … Read more
Major League Baseball (MLB) debuted its new automated ball-strike challenge system, known as a “robot ump,” during the opening game of spring training between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs on Thursday. The system, which uses Hawkeye technology powered by Statcast, allowed both teams to initiate challenges twice during the game. The first challenge … Read more
Alibaba’s shares rose 10% on Friday, reaching their highest level in over three years, after the company reported its third-quarter revenue exceeded analysts’ expectations. The Chinese e-commerce giant’s cloud business outperformed forecasts, and its AI strategy showed promising signs of growth. For the quarter ended December 31, Alibaba’s revenue grew 5%, with its international e-commerce … Read more
Former Bellator double champion Patricio Freire has officially joined the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), marking a new chapter in his illustrious MMA career. The 36-year-old Brazilian fighter made the announcement during an exclusive interview with MMA Junkie, revealing that the journey to UFC onboarding was filled with uncertainty and obstacles. According to Freire, there were … Read more
Japan is considering an investment deal with Tesla as part of its plan to revive struggling car maker Nissan. The proposal comes from a high-level Japanese group, including a former Tesla board member and a previous Prime Minister. The move could benefit Tesla by tapping into Nissan’s large US plants, which have an annual production … Read more
A rare live-fire exercise conducted by China’s navy off the coast of Australia has forced airlines to alter their flight paths. The exercise, which took place in international waters between Australia and New Zealand, was announced on a civil aircraft radio channel just hours before it began. China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLA-N) broadcast a … Read more
The Financial Times (FT) is launching its digital subscription service, which offers complete access to high-quality journalism and publications on various devices. For €69 per month, subscribers will get: – Unlimited reading of free articles – Access to the Editor’s Digest and other newsletters – Personalized topic tracking and event setup – Complete access to … Read more