Michigan State’s basketball team secured a crucial win over their arch-rivals Michigan with a narrow margin of 13 points. The Spartans’ victory marks an impressive turnaround from recent losses. Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch, Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari, and Freep columnist Shawn Windsor shared their analysis of the game on video. … Read more
Coinbase’s CEO Brian Armstrong announced that the company will not pay any fine following an agreement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The decision comes as part of a regulatory shift under President Donald Trump, who has expressed support for the crypto industry. In 2023, the SEC charged Coinbase with operating an unregistered securities … Read more
Legendary soul singer Jerry Butler, known for his hit songs like “For Your Precious Love” and “Moon River,” has passed away at the age of 85. Born on December 8, 1939, in Sunflower, Mississippi, Butler rose to fame in the 1960s with his distinctive voice and smooth delivery. Butler’s musical journey began in church, where … Read more
Double pneumonia, also known as bilateral pneumonia, occurs when an infection affects both lungs. The condition can be life-threatening if left untreated or if the underlying lung conditions worsen. Pope Francis, 88, was hospitalized for double pneumonia due to a polymicrobial infection that arose from his existing chronic and acute lung conditions, bronchiectasis and asthmatic … Read more
Germany is on the verge of a pivotal election that could have far-reaching implications for European politics. Conservative frontrunner Friedrich Merz has pledged to take responsibility in Europe and lead Germany’s efforts against immigration, sparking hopes among EU leaders that this vote will bring some certainty to the continent. Merz’s campaign promises focus on reviving … Read more
The Iowa State Wrestling Tournament is underway, with action starting Friday morning. The first session runs from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and features the 4th round of consolations, Championship Semifinals, and the 5th round of consolations for Class 3A. Session 2, running from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm, will feature the 4th round of … Read more
Dan Caine, President Trump’s pick to lead the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has an unusual path to top ranks. In 2018, General Caine told the president that the Islamic State could be defeated in a week, not two years as predicted by senior advisers. The general’s career took him from being a White House fellow … Read more
Apple has denied speculation surrounding the iPhone 16e’s lack of MagSafe support, stating that its custom-designed C1 modem is not responsible. This came after some speculated that the modem’s cellular connectivity performance could have been impacted by MagSafe magnets. A well-known iPhone case maker tested MagSafe cases and confirmed that they do not affect the … Read more
Arab states are racing against time to develop a counter-plan to US President Donald Trump’s proposal for the United States to take control of Gaza and resettle its Palestinians. The plan, announced last month, has sparked widespread outrage among Palestinians and Arab countries, with many fearing it could lead to a repeat of the 1948 … Read more
A recent study has uncovered a pair of genetic deletions associated with schizophrenia that likely occurred during early gestation, challenging the long-held idea that the disorder is primarily inherited. Led by Harvard Medical School clinician-scientist Eduardo Maury, the research team analyzed genetic data from nearly 25,000 individuals with or without schizophrenia. The study found two … Read more