The North Carolina Tar Heels men’s basketball team is set to face off against the Virginia Tech Hokies on Tuesday (7 p.m., ESPNU) at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Virginia. The Tar Heels are looking to even up their road record and secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament. UNC is currently ranked 19th in the … Read more
A measles case has been confirmed in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, marking the first reported case of the year. The Office of Public Health has identified several locations where individuals may have been exposed to the virus between February 25 and 26. According to officials, anyone who visited China Airlines Airport Shuttle Bus on February 25 … Read more
New Zealand’s central bank Governor Adrian Orr has resigned after seven years in office, stepping down on March 31. Deputy Governor Christian Hawkesby will take over as acting governor until then. Minister of Finance Nicola Willis plans to appoint a temporary governor from April 1 for up to six months. Orr cited the need for … Read more
US President Donald Trump has expressed appreciation for a letter from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressing willingness to sign a minerals deal with the United States. The proposed agreement aims to bring a lasting peace closer in Ukraine’s conflict with Russia. According to Trump, Zelenskiy had written to him saying he was ready to come … Read more
The evolution of computing interfaces has brought us closer to seamless human-machine interaction, from keyboards to touchscreens and now smartphones. But despite the iPhone’s release over a decade ago, we still rely on screens for most interactions. So, what comes next? The answer might lie in speech, which is the natural modality for human-to-human interaction. … Read more
A mysterious illness has killed over 50 people in the northwestern Equateur province of Congo, sparking concerns about disease outbreaks in Africa. The outbreaks began on January 21 and have included nearly half a dozen deaths within hours. The cases are believed to have originated from two remote villages, Bomate and Boloko, which are separated … Read more
Arab leaders have endorsed a plan to rebuild the Gaza Strip, a move that comes as a significant development in the region’s efforts to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis. The rebuilding plan is seen as a key step towards addressing the humanitarian needs of the over two million people living in Gaza, who face severe … Read more
President Trump’s 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico could be felt particularly acutely by automakers, as many vehicles are assembled across the borders of the US, Mexico, and Canada. Since the North American free trade zone was created in 1994, automakers have built complex supply chains to achieve economies of scale. A vehicle … Read more
Nintendo has released its latest bundle, the Nintendo Switch – OLED Model with Super Mario Bros. Wonder Bundle, to celebrate Mar10 Day 2025. The bundle is available for $349 at Walmart and Best Buy. The bundle includes the award-winning “Super Mario Bros. Wonder” game, which offers a unique twist on the classic video game experience, … Read more
Li Ka-shing, 96, has pulled off a significant deal by selling his global ports business to a consortium led by BlackRock Inc. in exchange for $19 billion. The move comes after pressure from the US Trump administration over two Panama canal ports controlled by CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-05/li-ka-shing-exits-global-ports-business-with-19-billion-in-cash