Dead birds are washing up on the shores of Lake Michigan, particularly in Chicago, with concerns over bird flu spreading. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources links the incident to the ongoing avian flu outbreak. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reports an uptick in highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu. In … Read more
Amazon’s week-long Presidents’ Day sale has kicked off with a significant price cut on the Google Pixel 8. The last-gen flagship is now available for $399, which is 43% cheaper than its original price of $699. This deal not only makes the Pixel 8 a more affordable option but also outperforms its newer counterpart, the … Read more
The Securities and Exchange Commission (S.E.C.) is pausing its defense of a rule requiring companies to make climate disclosures, taking the first step towards rolling back the regulation. Acting Chair Mark Uyeda directed the commission’s legal team to inform a federal appellate court that it would pause its defense. The climate change disclosure rule, adopted … Read more
The US market sent a warning signal last week, with the largest, most liquid market in the world flashing an inverted yield curve. This occurred despite President Trump’s trade war with China remaining in place, and the subsequent 30-day delay on tariffs for Canada and Mexico. An inverted yield curve signals that investors expect high … Read more
Two Palestinian women were killed in an Israeli military raid in the occupied West Bank on Sunday. A 23-year-old woman, Sundos Jamal Mohammed Shalabi, was shot and killed while eight months pregnant, along with her husband, who was critically wounded. The incident occurred in Nur Shams, a historic refugee camp, as Israeli forces searched for … Read more
Bird flu cases have been reported in Lebanon and Lancaster counties, affecting nearly 200,000 birds, according to data from the US Department of Agriculture. The most recent outbreaks occurred on February 6 and 7 at commercial farms. In total, there have been ten bird flu outbreaks reported this year, impacting over 1 million birds in … Read more
NVIDIA’s high-end graphics card, the RTX 5090, has been plagued by overheating issues due to its power cable. A recent investigation by YouTuber Der8auer revealed that uneven current distribution is the primary cause of the problem. The damage was caused when a single wire carrying over 22A of current melted, breaching safety limits and temperatures … Read more
WWE’s RAW had a mix of memorable moments and underwhelming matches this week. One notable hit was Jey Uso picking his opponent, Gunther, for WrestleMania 41. The crowd loved the beatdown angle and it set up an exciting feud. However, there were some misses. A match between Lyra Valkyria and Bayley fell flat due to … Read more
Serena Williams’s husband, Alexis Ohanian, is pushing back against criticism she faced over her appearance in Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show. The tennis star made a brief but significant appearance during the performance, dancing to “Not Like Us” with her signature Crip Walk. The move sparked debate among fans and critics, who pointed out … Read more
Capcom’s latest installment in the Monster Hunter series, Monster Hunter Wilds, is set to release on February 28 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. I had a hands-on experience with the game ahead of its release, and here’s what I found. The gameplay loop remains largely intact from previous titles, with players choosing … Read more