The city council of Huntington Beach, California, has been embroiled in controversy over a new plaque commemorating the city’s public library. The seven-member Republican-dominated council unveiled the design, which describes the library as “Magical Alluring Galvanizing Adventurous” and was funded by $8,000 in private donations. The move has sparked outrage among liberal residents, who see … Read more
Scientists have found a pattern in Earth’s history that suggests the next ice age could begin around 10,000 years from now. However, due to human-made climate change, this onset is likely delayed. The study, published in Science, analyzed nearly 1 million years of climate data and discovered a connection between changes in the Earth’s orbit … Read more
Actress Michelle Trachtenberg’s cause of death has been ruled “undetermined” by the New York City Medical Examiner. The 39-year-old passed away on Wednesday in Manhattan. Trachtenberg, known for her roles in “Harriet the Spy” and “Gossip Girl,” had a medical issue recently, according to an NYPD source. Her family declined an autopsy after law enforcement … Read more
Rose Girone, a remarkable woman who celebrated her 113th birthday on January 13 and was believed to be the oldest living Holocaust survivor, has passed away. The cause of death was old age. Girone was known for her strong personality and resilience in the face of adversity. Born in Janov, Poland in 1912, she lived … Read more
President Donald Trump’s plan to impose new tariffs on imports is sparking concern among American consumers, with over half saying the levies will lead to higher prices. A recent poll conducted by Harris for Bloomberg News found that 60% of US adults expect Trump’s tariffs to increase the cost of everyday goods. The majority (44%) … Read more
Microsoft is ending its 14-year-old Skype service, acquired for $8.5 billion in 2007. The move comes as smartphone apps and Zoom video calls have replaced Skype as the preferred method of digital communication. Microsoft’s attempt to revive Skype as a workplace tool was unsuccessful, with Slack dominating the market instead. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-28/microsoft-msft-to-shut-down-skype-as-zoom-teams-dominate-video-calls
Small wins were reported at global biodiversity talks in Rome as delegates agreed on a framework for monitoring environmental commitments and other measures despite the absence of the US, which has long been a key player in these negotiations. The talks focused on addressing unprecedented global biodiversity losses driven by human activity. Delegates from over … Read more
A new government report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that rates of precancerous lesions have decreased by about 80% among younger women who received the HPV vaccine. This is more evidence supporting the vaccine’s effectiveness in preventing some cancers. In other news, influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate have arrived … Read more
Measles Outbreak in West Texas Raises Concerns Over Austin ISD’s Vaccination Rates. Amid the ongoing measles outbreak, Austin Independent School District (AISD) has seen a vaccination rate below target for its youngest students. According to data from the Department of State Health Services, only 83.67% of incoming kindergarteners received the MMR vaccine in the 2023-24 … Read more
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a significant decline in cervical precancer rates among young women, particularly those who received the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine at routine ages. Data from 2008 to 2022 show that cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) grades 2-3 and adenocarcinoma in situ (AIS), defined as CIN2+, decreased … Read more