The Big Ten and SEC conferences are set to reshape the College Football Playoff (CFP) format, expanding the field to 14 or 16 teams starting in 2026. Under the new system, the Power 2 conference would secure four automatic berths each, with the ACC and Big 12 receiving two berths and the Group of 5 … Read more
Jim Jones, the director of the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) food division, has resigned due to the Trump administration’s “indiscriminate” layoffs that left his team without critical personnel. Jones estimated that 89 out of 2,000 staff members were fired over the weekend, many of whom had recently joined to work on chemical safety. Jones, … Read more
A new variant of the modular Mac malware XCSSET has been discovered, making its way onto vulnerable MacBooks. This updated malware is designed to steal money from digital wallets and data from Apple’s Notes app. The XCSSET malware can be found in the Launchpad, where it creates a malicious app that executes when used. It … Read more
NASA scientists have discovered evidence that ancient lakes on Mars were once exposed to air, challenging a long-held theory about the planet’s climate. The findings, published in Science Advances, suggest that not all water on Mars was buried under ice, as some models predict. Instead, liquid water flowed across the surface at some point in … Read more
A mass stranding of about 157 false killer whales off the coast of Tasmania has resulted in the deaths of over 90 animals, with experts citing complex conditions as the main reason for the tragedy. The pod, which can grow up to 6m long and weigh 1.5 tonnes, had beached near Arthur River on the … Read more
A team of experts at a remote beach in Tasmania has euthanised about 90 false killer whales, which survived a mass stranding near Arthur River. The pod of 157 whales had beached for 24-48 hours, with the surviving animals under extreme stress. The site is difficult to access and transport rescue equipment due to its … Read more
US President Donald Trump is set to impose tariffs on imported automobiles, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals at a rate of around 25%. The move would significantly expand the US trade war, affecting key consumer products. This proposal marks a reciprocal response to existing duties on metals, further escalating tensions between the US and its trading partners. … Read more
A pharmaceutical company based in New Jersey has secured a conditional license from the USDA for its H5N2 avian influenza vaccine. The vaccine aims to protect chickens from the highly contagious bird flu virus, which has caused significant outbreaks in poultry flocks across the US. Developed by Zoetis, the company behind the vaccine, it was … Read more
A three-day assault by Sudanese paramilitaries, known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has resulted in over 200 deaths and hundreds of injuries or disappearances south of Khartoum. The Emergency Lawyers network claims that the RSF opened fire on fleeing villagers, while the government puts the death toll at more than double that figure. The … Read more
Model Winnie Harlow has gotten engaged to NBA player Kyle Kuzma after four years of dating. The 30-year-old model revealed her 8.5-carat wedding ring in several photos on Instagram, sparking excitement among fans. According to Kyle, he designed the ring himself over three years and was inspired by their first trip to Turks and Caicos … Read more