New Orleans is abuzz as the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles arrive in town for Super Bowl LIX. The city’s iconic Jackson Square will be lit up at 5:30 p.m. to mark the event, signaling a week of festivities that often outshine the game itself. Former NFL linebacker Matt Millen once described New Orleans’ … Read more
Nucor Corp., the largest steel producer in the US, has endorsed President Donald Trump’s tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico, according to a statement released by the company’s CEO. Leon J. Topalian, chair, president, and CEO of Nucor Corp., praised Trump’s “America First Trade Agenda” and expressed his support for enforcing trade laws to strengthen … Read more
Popular streamer IShowSpeed made his surprise appearance at the recent WWE Royal Rumble, initially teaming up with Bron Breakker to take down larger opponent Otis. However, their partnership ended abruptly when Breakker delivered a brutal Spear that sent Speed crashing over the top rope and out of the match. Despite the tough elimination, IShowSpeed received … Read more
In response to President Trump’s new tariffs on Canada, multiple Canadian provinces have announced plans to remove American-made alcohol from store shelves. The tariffs, which include a 25% tax on Canadian goods and energy imports, took effect Tuesday. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has vowed to impose his own 25% tariffs on over $100 billion … Read more
Uganda has begun a clinical trial of a vaccine against the Sudan strain of Ebola that has claimed one life and infected two others. The trial targets health workers and others exposed to the virus, with over 2,000 doses available from the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI). This marks a significant milestone in global health … Read more
A growing number of pieces of space junk are orbiting Earth, threatening aviation safety. Scientists predict over 30,000 pieces of debris are in orbit, including some large enough to hit planes with little warning. On average, a piece of space junk falls back down to Earth once every day. As private space travel increases, so … Read more
Apple’s fight to defend its multi-billion dollar search engine deal with Google is taking a hit as the court denies the company’s request for an emergency stay. Last week, the judge overseeing the case rejected Apple’s motion, paving the way for the proceedings to move forward. In November, Apple asked the court to allow it … Read more
Researchers have uncovered a crucial clue about the emergence of life on Earth by investigating the impact of high-energy ultraviolet light on early DNA. A team led by biophysicist Christof Mast simulated how different components of the genetic code developed over time, considering various factors such as amino acid availability and meteorite hits. To navigate … Read more
Global markets took a breather on Monday, as investors began to reassess the impact of US-China trade tensions. The one-month delay in tariffs on Canada and Mexico sent a signal that negotiations could be fruitful for China as well. Canada’s Justin Trudeau and Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum made calls with President Donald Trump to bolster border … Read more
A 17-year-old girl has died after being bitten by a shark while swimming at Woorim Beach on Bribie Island, off Australia’s east coast. Emergency services responded to the scene around 5 p.m. local time on Monday following reports of a serious shark bite incident. The victim sustained life-threatening injuries and passed away. Eyewitness Christopher Potter … Read more