Two weeks after a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel took effect, aid is pouring into the Gaza Strip, bringing relief to a territory ravaged by 15 months of war. However, Palestinian residents and aid workers say it’s an uphill battle to ensure assistance reaches everyone. Under the agreement, Israel allows 600 aid trucks into Gaza … Read more
Turkey’s inflation rate dropped to its lowest figure since June 2023 in January, marking an eighth consecutive month of decline. The country’s economy is slowly gaining traction, with prices for housing, electricity, and recreation decreasing. According to the Turkish Statistical Institute, the year-on-year inflation rate decreased to 42.1% in January, below market estimates of 41.3%. … Read more
The Iowa Women’s basketball team defeated No. 4 USC 76-69 on Sunday, ending the Trojans’ 15-game winning streak. The win came as part of a celebration for basketball star Caitlin Clark, who had her jersey number 22 retired by the University of Iowa earlier in the day. Clark, who is now playing professionally, scored an … Read more
A large number of dead birds were found washed up on beaches along Lake Michigan in Chicago over the weekend and early Monday morning. According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, conservation officers received reports of “ducks, red-breasted mergansers, and Canada geese” washing ashore at Oak Street Beach, North Avenue Beach, and Tower Beach … Read more
A 2022 volunteer, Anastasia, joined the Ukrainian army with no medical or military experience to help wounded soldiers in rear hospitals. However, she was unexpectedly transferred to a combat zone near Kurakhove in eastern Donetsk region during a leave. Anastasia revealed that when she arrived, she had not received basic military training and her documents … Read more
Our ears still try to swivel around to hear better, despite being largely useless for this purpose. Researchers from Saarland University in Germany and the University of Missouri found that our ear muscles still contract when we attempt to listen intently, even if they don’t move much. The study, led by neuroscientist Andreas Schröer, used … Read more
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang may be a major player in the artificial intelligence arms race, but he uses chatbots like Google’s Gemini and OpenAI’s ChatGPT for simple daily tasks to boost productivity. He gives them basic outlines of his talks and PDFs from previous presentations, allowing them to write first drafts. This “really fantastic” tool … Read more
US President Donald Trump has introduced new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China as part of his long-promised economic policy. The move is expected to lead to retaliatory measures from the leaders of these countries. The announcement has sparked controversy within the US federal workforce, with many employees expressing confusion and anger over a mass … Read more
The US jobs market remains robust, with various indicators suggesting its strength in the face of economic uncertainty. According to recent data, the unemployment rate has declined, and job growth continues to outpace expectations. While the Federal Reserve’s interest rates remain under review, many economists believe that the labor market’s resilience will help mitigate potential … Read more
Selena Gomez has defended herself against a Republican politician who suggested she should be deported after sharing an emotional video reacting to President Donald Trump’s recent immigration crackdown. Sam Parker, a 2018 Senate candidate from Utah, wrote “Deport Selena Gomez” on his personal account. In response, Gomez posted on Instagram, saying “Oh, Mr. Parker, Mr. … Read more