New Bat Coronavirus Raises Global Health Concerns

Scientists have discovered a new bat-borne coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, capable of infecting human cells using the same receptor that helped spread Covid-19. While no human infections have been reported, this finding boosts vaccine makers’ shares and highlights concerns about animal diseases causing deadly outbreaks. Researchers collected the strain from hundreds of bats in southern China and … Read more

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Denmark Ups Defense Spending Amid Russia Tensions and NATO Calls

Denmark is set to increase its defense spending by 70% over the next two years, reaching 3.2% of GDP. The move comes as President Donald Trump has urged NATO countries to boost their militaries in response to Russia’s aggression. The increased spending will be driven by a Danish intelligence report warning that Russia may start … Read more

Kamala Harris Receives Chairman’s Prize at NAACP Image Awards

Former Vice President Kamala Harris received the prestigious Chairman’s prize at the 56th annual NAACP Image Awards, urging people to stay resilient and hold onto their faith during a tumultuous time in America. In her first major public appearance since leaving office, Harris called the civil rights organization a pillar of the Black community, emphasizing … Read more

New Owners Take Over Joann Fabric and Craft Stores

A partnership between financial services company GA Group and Joann’s term lenders has emerged as the winner in the auction for Hudson-based fabric and craft store chain Joann. The new ownership group, dubbed GA Joann Retail Partnership, plans to retain most of the stores open until May 2024. According to CEO Scott Carpenter, the new … Read more

Zelenskyy Says Progress Made on Rare Minerals Deal with US

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said progress has been made in reaching an agreement with the US on a rare minerals deal, which would give Ukraine access to lucrative profits from its valuable minerals such as lithium. The proposal, initially rejected by Zelenskyy due to security concerns and the $500 billion price tag, is no longer … Read more

X-37B Space Plane Captures Rare Photo from High-Earth Orbit

The US Space Force has released a rare photo taken by its secretive X-37B space plane last year while in high-earth orbit. The image was captured during experimental “first-of-kind” aerobraking maneuvers, aiming to safely change the plane’s orbit using minimal fuel. According to the Air Force, this process involves a series of passes through Earth’s … Read more

Joann Fabrics Announces Nationwide Store Closures

Joann Fabrics has begun its going-out-of-business sales, with clearance events expected to run for months. The retailer plans to close 500 stores across the US, including 16 in Wisconsin. Affected locations include four stores in the Milwaukee area and several others throughout the state. The company filed for bankruptcy twice in less than a year … Read more