Michigan State coach Tom Izzo led his team to an 86-74 victory over Oregon in a thrilling come-from-behind win at the Breslin Center. The Spartans, trailing by 14 points at halftime, staged a remarkable comeback that saw them outscore Oregon 53-26 in the second half. Izzo, who is set to tie Indiana’s Bob Knight for … Read more
Kanye West has taken back his apology for past antisemitic statements, declaring himself a Nazi and professing love for Adolf Hitler in a recent social media rant. The rapper’s comments, which included vulgarity and hate speech, are in stark contrast to his 2023 apology, which was met with widespread criticism. In his 2023 apology, West … Read more
Pinterest Inc., the image-sharing company, reported fourth-quarter results that beat Wall Street’s estimates, sending its shares soaring 19.1%. The company’s global monthly active user base grew 11% year-over-year to 553 million users, exceeding analyst expectations. Revenues reached $1.15 billion, representing an 18% year-over-year growth rate, and topped analysts’ estimates of $1.14 billion. Pinterest also provided … Read more
Calvin Klein, Sergio Hudson, and other notable designers captivated the runway at New York Fashion Week 2025. The event marked a significant moment in the fashion world, with various styles and trends on display. Day two of the week-long event saw several high-profile designers showcasing their collections. Calvin Klein took center stage with its bold … Read more
NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket program is facing uncertainty after the primary contractor, Boeing, warned that contracts could end in March and layoffs may be necessary. The company issued 60-day notices to affected employees due to revisions to the Artemis program and cost expectations. Boeing’s vice president and SLS program manager, David Dutcher, called … Read more
The Walt Disney Company has quietly removed its “Reimagine Tomorrow” initiative, a diversity and inclusion program launched in 2021, from its recent corporate filings. The initiative aimed to showcase stories and talent from underrepresented communities and increase diversity among scripted characters and content creators. However, it faced backlash from conservative group America First Legal (AFL), … Read more
The Trump administration has taken unprecedented steps to exert control over the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) flagship medical research publication, the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). The move marks a decades-long loss of autonomy for the journal, which is considered the “voice of CDC” and a respected source of federal scientific … Read more
A recent explosion of a multi-ton spacecraft’s upper stage over the Caribbean released significant amounts of atmospheric pollution, according to scientist Connor Barker. The incident, which occurred during SpaceX’s Starship rocket, is estimated to have released 45.5 tonnes of metal oxides and 40 tonnes of reactive nitrogen into the upper atmosphere. Barker estimates that this … Read more
A University of Minnesota neuroscientist, Sylvain Lesné, is resigning after a decades-long investigation into his research on Alzheimer’s disease revealed he had doctored images in several papers. The study, published in 2006, suggested a specific compound was responsible for the disease and sparked significant funding and further research. However, an investigation by academic sleuths found … Read more
The full Snow Moon, which is expected to rise on February 11, will be a treat for skygazers. The moon’s moment of greatest fullness occurs at around 8 a.m. Central Time on February 12. However, due to the moon’s position in the sky, it will appear equally full to the naked eye two nights in … Read more