Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold has earned the right to become a free agent after Super Bowl week comments from coach Kevin O’Connell. The team must decide by Tuesday whether to apply the franchise tag, which would cost $40.242 million in 2025 and potentially lock him into a multi-year deal. If tagged, Darnold’s contract could … Read more
The Kremlin has accused Western unity of falling apart following a recent disagreement between top US officials at the Oval Office. The tension stems from China’s increasing influence in the region, sparking concerns about the strength of global alliances. US President Joe Biden met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping last week, sparking debate over Beijing’s … Read more
A protest outside a Tesla dealership in Gowanus drew attention from drivers and passersby on Saturday. The demonstration, organized by Catherine T., targeted Elon Musk’s self-dealing practices and the allocation of government funds. Participants held signs reading “Honk to fire Musk!” and were joined by honking cars, buses, and trucks. Many attendees cited President Donald … Read more
A recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Vice President Mike Pence with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sparked widespread criticism. The interaction was deemed “disgusting” by a letter to the editor, which described it as an example of Trump’s repeated admiration for authoritarian leaders such as Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un. The … Read more
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery by reviving microscopic frozen organisms in Siberian permafrost for 24,000 years. The ancient creatures, known as bdelloid rotifers, survived in a state of cryptobiosis, halting all biological activity until conditions became favorable again. When thawed, they resumed normal functions and began reproducing asexually, as if their millennia-long slumber had … Read more
Domino’s Pizza is reviving its stuffed crust option after a nearly three-decade absence from menus. The move comes as the company seeks to boost sales, which have been sluggish in recent quarters. The new parmesan cheese-studded crust will be available starting Monday for $9.99 with one topping. The idea of adding stuffed crust was first … Read more
Seton Hall basketball fought valiantly, but ultimately fell short in their bid for the outright Big East championship against St. John’s. The Pirates went toe-to-toe with the seventh-ranked Red Storm, but struggled from the free-throw line and were unable to overcome their struggles. Senior guard Kadary Richmond paced the Pirates with eight points, while postgrad … Read more
Academy Award season saw its share of surprises, but none as poignant as Demi Moore’s loss to 25-year-old up-and-comer Mikey Madison at the Oscars. Despite being considered a frontrunner for her role in “The Substance,” a film about women over 50 facing indignities in Hollywood, Moore was snubbed in favor of Madison, who won for … Read more
British actor jumped in to assist Hollywood star after claiming she had cataracts. At the 2025 Oscars ceremony, British actor Andrew Garfield was praised for his quick thinking after assisting Hollywood star Goldie Hawn on stage. The moment came during her presentation of two awards alongside Garfield. Hawn initially claimed she couldn’t see what was … Read more
A 19-year-old Chinese man has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, making him the youngest known patient ever recorded. This rare case challenges current medical assumptions about how and why the disease develops in younger individuals. Typically associated with older adults, Alzheimer’s is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that leads to cognitive decline and memory loss. However, … Read more