China reports two more human cases of H9N2 avian flu, bringing the total for 2024 to 18. The patients, a 2-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy from Hunan province, were exposed to the virus through contact with poultry. Illnesses in people are often mild and reported in children. Meanwhile, Uganda’s Ebola Sudan outbreak has risen … Read more
Eating runny egg yolks can be a contentious issue, with many Americans enjoying them despite the risks. While cooking eggs until both parts are firm kills pathogens like salmonella and bird flu, not all eggs pose an equal risk. According to experts, most commercial eggs in the US are safe to eat even when runny, … Read more
The US Federal Reserve has warned that tariffs proposed by President Donald Trump could lead to higher prices for American consumers. The central bank’s minutes from its January meeting revealed concerns that potential tariffs would be passed on to consumers, as businesses prepare for increased input costs. Trump’s trade policies have sparked uncertainty among the … Read more
Fans of Saturday Night Live (SNL) were excited to celebrate the show’s 50th anniversary over the weekend, with a star-studded cast that included Robert De Niro, Kim Kardashian, Will Ferrell, Scarlett Johansson, and many more. However, some notable alumni were noticeably absent from the celebrations. The absence of Bill Hader, a fan-favorite cast member who … Read more
A recent survey found that a quarter of U.S. shoppers have stopped shopping at their favorite stores due to company values and politics shifting under the new Trump administration. The Harris poll revealed four in 10 Americans are changing their spending habits to align more with their politics, with Democrats being more likely to take … Read more
The Tar Heels and Wolfpack resume their once fierce rivalry, which was among the fiercest in college basketball for three generations. However, the series now lacks its former intensity. Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint, a pub that offers local beer and delicious pub food. Among 35 rotating taps and 200+ … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s sudden takeover of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has sparked outrage among artists, cultural institutions, and human rights groups. The move, which saw Trump fire all 36-member board of trustees and appoint himself as chairman, has been criticized as a blatant attempt to impose his own conservative … Read more
Blake Lively, 37, has amended her complaint alleging that an executive producer on the film “It Ends With Us” made threats against her and her family. Steve Sarowitz, co-founder of Wayfarer Productions and an executive producer on the 2024 film, allegedly compared his battle against Lively to the war between Israel and Hamas. Sarowitz supposedly … Read more
The Times of Israel, one of the most popular news websites in Israel, experienced technical difficulties on its website. Users reported being unable to access the site, citing issues with JavaScript and cookies. The issue appears to be affecting the site’s functionality, leaving readers unable to view news updates and articles. Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/hamas-displays-four-coffins-apparently-containing-bodies-of-slain-israeli-hostages-on-stage-in-khan-younis
Super Micro Computer’s (SMCI) shares surged nearly 8% on Wednesday, extending a weeklong rally that has seen the stock recover its losses from a scathing report last summer. The server maker’s stock gained over 16% on Tuesday, reaching its highest level since August 26. The recent surge is driven by Super Micro’s business update last … Read more