Houston Rockets center Cody Zeller will not join the team until the end of the season, according to sources. The 12-year veteran was traded to Houston nearly three weeks ago but has yet to appear in an NBA game this season. Zeller’s absence is due to a crowded rotation at the center position, where he … Read more
Henry Cejudo’s devastating loss to Yadong Song in the UFC Seattle bantamweight main event was marred by controversy over an eye poke that forced referee Jason Herzog to stop the fight. However, veteran referee John McCarthy has come forward claiming that the injury was caused by a foul and not a fair blow, and that … Read more
A mysterious and deadly illness has killed over 50 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with a small window between symptoms and death, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). The outbreak began on January 21 and has so far recorded 419 cases, with a fatality rate of 12.49%. The disease is believed to … Read more
The 97th Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars 2025, will take place on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 7 p.m. ET. The ceremony will be held at its usual venue, the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles. Conan O’Brien will host the 97th Academy Awards for the first time, while Cillian Murphy, … Read more
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has suspended its operations in the famine-stricken Zamzam camp in Sudan due to escalating violence and fighting in the area. The international medical aid group cited “impossible” conditions for providing life-saving humanitarian needs to thousands of displaced people. MSF’s head of mission in Sudan, Yahya Kalilah, described the situation as “heart-breaking.” … Read more
Researchers at Northwestern University have discovered that tea leaves can naturally filter out heavy metals like lead and cadmium from drinking water. The study found that the type of tea, brewing method, and steeping time all play a role in adsorbing contaminants. According to senior author Vinayak P. Dravid, the goal of the study was … Read more
Nvidia has released the latest entry in its 50-series lineup, the RTX 5070 Ti. At $749, it outperforms AMD’s $899 RX 7900 XT and trades blows with the $999 RX 7900 XTX. The RTX 5070 Ti delivers almost identical performance to the RTX 4080, but its power draw is slightly less. In terms of gaming … Read more
February marks American Heart Month, a perfect time to assess your heart health. Unfortunately, age can significantly increase your risk of developing heart disease after 50. As we age, our blood vessels stiffen, the heart wall thickens, and inflammation rises. However, this isn’t a reason for despair. While heart disease is serious, it’s not inevitable. … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has seen layoffs as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to slash the federal workforce. Newly hired employees who review food ingredients, medical devices, and other products were fired on Saturday evening. The number of positions eliminated is not clear, but those in the centers for food, medical … Read more
The European Union has lifted select sanctions on Syria in an effort to support democratic development during the country’s political transition. Restrictions on oil, gas, and electricity exports, as well as aviation sanctions, have been suspended with immediate effect. However, the decision can be reversed if the new leadership fails to implement expected reforms. The … Read more