As Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, I am deeply concerned about the recent measles outbreak in Texas. The state’s Department of State Health Services reported 146 confirmed cases since late January 2025, with a tragic fatality among school-aged children. This outbreak has claimed lives, highlighting the importance of vaccination and … Read more
The US manufacturing sector slowed down in February, with activity contracting due to President Trump’s tariff policies. The Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) manufacturing PMI fell to 50.3, below the expected reading of 50.7, indicating a contraction in the sector. However, costs increased significantly, with the prices paid index surging to 62.4, its highest level … Read more
In 2012, Egyptian revolutionaries stormed the State Security Investigations (SSI) headquarters in Cairo, uncovering documents detailing a mysterious software called FinFisher. Developed by British-German company Gamma International, FinFisher was a high-level hacking system capable of accessing email inboxes, tracking communications, and gaining control over devices. The software’s existence highlighted Skype’s vulnerabilities when it came to … Read more
India’s army has completed its rescue operation after finding the eighth and final body of workers buried under an avalanche in the state of Uttarakhand, marking the end to a marathon effort in subzero temperatures. The avalanche occurred on Friday at a construction camp near Mana village, killing more than 50 workers who were trapped … Read more
Capcom has released a patch for Monster Hunter Wilds to address the ongoing issue with story progression in Main Mission: Chapter 5-2 “A World Turned Upside Down.” The bug prevented players from progressing through the chapter due to a missing NPC, causing frustration among the community. The update will be deployed tomorrow morning on March … Read more
Figure skater Maxim Naumov paid tribute to his late parents, Vadim and Evgenia Shishkova, in a powerful routine at the Legacy on Ice U.S. Figure Skating Benefit at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. The 23-year-old skater performed a solo routine set to “The City That Doesn’t Exist” as part of the benefit for the … Read more
Samsung has showcased its latest mobile OLED display panel technology at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona. The new display uses On-Cell Film (OCF) OLED, which enhances brightness and energy efficiency. Key features of this tech include: * Peak brightness of 5000 nits in a 10% window * 3000 nits when displaying movie … Read more
Investors are watching the US economy closely after an Institute for Supply Management manufacturing report missed estimates, fueling concerns about growth and sticky inflation. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 75 points, or 0.2%, while the S&P 500 fell 0.2% and the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.5%. The small-cap Russell 2000 also fell 0.2%. The manufacturing … Read more
Expedition 33 is a dark fantasy RPG that combines the melodrama of modern Final Fantasy with the tactical turn-based combat fans of the series have been craving for decades. The game’s timing mechanic, reminiscent of Paper Mario, adds a layer of strategy to combat that goes beyond simply selecting attacks and items. The game’s premise … Read more
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