A growing trend of consumer resistance is emerging as Americans use their spending power to protest corporate stances on sensitive issues. In the wake of the Biden administration’s shift towards a more liberal agenda, companies like Disney, Target, and Google have revised or abandoned diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. Research conducted by Harris Poll … Read more
The US is experiencing its worst flu season in over a decade, with cases trending up and reaching historic levels since the 2010-2011 swine flu outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports at least 29 million flu infections so far this season, including 370,000 hospitalizations and 16,000 deaths. Experts say the surge … Read more
A group of seven Chilean nationals has been charged over a series of burglaries targeting professional athletes across the United States, with goods worth over $2 million stolen from homes belonging to NBA and NFL players. The break-ins began in October 2024, with Kansas City Chiefs stars Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes being among those … Read more
Rhode Island is facing one of its worst flu seasons in nearly a decade, with over 900 residents hospitalized and 10 deaths reported as of early February. The state’s epidemiologist, Dr. Suzanne Bornschein, emphasizes the importance of vaccination, stating it’s not too late to get vaccinated. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also … Read more
Blake Lively has expanded her lawsuit against co-star Justin Baldoni, claiming he made two other actresses on set “uncomfortable” and willing to testify about their experiences. The amended complaint, filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, adds new claims of defamation and retaliation. Lively had initially accused Baldoni of … Read more
The General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces has announced that Russia has suffered significant losses in its invasion of Ukraine since February 24, 2022. The latest report states that the country has lost over 863,580 troops, with an additional 1,190 casualties reported in the past day alone. In total, Russia has also lost track of … Read more
Senator Elizabeth Warren has criticized Elon Musk and President Donald Trump for their efforts to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), an agency she helped create in 2007. The CFPB recently received termination notices for up to 100 employees, amid a move by Director Russell Vought to cut off new funding for the agency. … Read more
US mortgage rates dropped slightly last week, falling to 6.93% for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($766,550 or less). However, this decrease in rates was not enough to boost demand, as total mortgage application volume fell 6.6% for the week. Applications to refinance a home loan declined 7% for the week but were … Read more
Paleontologists have made a significant discovery in Victoria, Australia, unearthing five new theropod fossils from the Cretaceous period. Among these finds are two carcharodontosaurian specimens, marking the first evidence of this dinosaur group in Australia. The two carcharodontosaurian fossils were found in the Strzelecki Group (121.4-118 million years old) and the Eumeralla Formation (113-108 million … Read more
Nvidia’s new 16-pin connectors have been plagued by issues with overheating and melting, forcing third-party manufacturers to develop creative cooling solutions. The standard has been criticized for its vulnerability to high temperatures on power-hungry GPUs. To combat this, Ezdiy-fab and Cablemod have designed adapters with copper PCBs, thermal pads, and aluminum heatsinks. These designs keep … Read more