Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Pennsylvania Deer

Two male deer have tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, marking the county’s first detections of the fatal neurologic disease. The infected deer were one adult buck harvested by a hunter and the other identified on a local farm. CWD is caused by infectious misfolded proteins called prions that spread … Read more

Stocks Rise Sharply After Triumph Group Announces $3 Billion Acquisition

Shares of Triumph Group Inc. surged 36.5% to $25.57, leading a rally of other stocks including MDJM Ltd, which jumped 194%, and Reborn Coffee Inc., which rose 65.6%. The deals come as Warburg Pincus and Berkshire Partners agree to acquire the company in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $3 billion. Other notable movers included … Read more

Trump Lumber Tariffs Could Raise Central Ohio Home Costs

A new 25% tariff on Canadian lumber, along with other goods including Mexican products, has home builders worried about increased costs for central Ohio homes. However, the impact may be minimal compared to labor and land costs. The Trump administration announced a reprieve of the Mexican tariffs but paused the Canadian tariffs earlier in the … Read more

Samsung Teases Name for Upcoming Tri-Fold Phone

Samsung has teased a potential name for its upcoming tri-fold phone, which could be called the Galaxy G Fold. The name was revealed through a leak by seasoned tipster Yeux1122 (via Android Authority). While the ‘G’ in Galaxy G Fold stands for nothing specific, it aligns with Samsung’s naming series for the Galaxy Z Fold … Read more

Canadian Crypto ‘Pirate’ Charged with $65 Million Heist

A 22-year-old Canadian man, Andean Medjedovic, is on the run after being charged with stealing $65 million in cryptocurrency from two platforms. The indictment alleges he used sophisticated hacking techniques to exploit weaknesses in the code of KyberSwap and Indexed Finance, allowing him to borrow hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of tokens, manipulate prices, … Read more

Geoblocking Restrictions Limit Access to Content

The term “geoblocking” refers to a digital restriction imposed by websites and online services on users based on their geographical location. This technique prevents viewers from accessing certain content, features, or services if they are deemed outside the designated region. In some cases, geoblocking can be implemented for copyright protection, ensuring that content is only … Read more

Gaza Authorities Scramble for Tents Amid Escalating Humanitarian Crisis

Gaza’s government is under pressure to secure temporary shelters for thousands of families whose homes were destroyed by Israel, amid a worsening humanitarian crisis. The Government Media Office stated that securing shelters is the “most pressing” humanitarian need in Gaza. With temperatures plummeting, many Palestinians are forced to sleep outdoors without adequate shelter. Local authorities … Read more

Canada to Pull American Liquor from Store Shelves Over Trump’s Tariffs

Canada is planning to stop selling American beer and liquor in its stores due to President Donald Trump’s planned tariffs, which would impose 25% taxes on Mexican and most Canadian imports. The move is part of a retaliatory measure against the US, with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warning that it will have “real consequences” … Read more

US Welcomes Panama’s Exit from China’s Belt and Road Initiative

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has welcomed Panama’s decision to let its participation in China’s global infrastructure plan expire, calling it “a great step forward” for US-Panama relations. The move represents a win for Washington, which has argued that Beijing uses the scheme to cement its global influence. Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino announced … Read more