Human papillomavirus (HPV), a common virus that can cause cancers later in life, has been shrouded in misconceptions. According to the CDC, nearly everyone who is not vaccinated against HPV will get infected at some point. In the US, over 42 million people are infected with types of HPV that can lead to disease. Most … Read more
The steel industry in India is bracing itself for potential fallout from the US administration’s new tariffs on steel imports. Industry workers and experts expect that cheaper steel will flood into the country, putting pressure on local producers. Under the 25% tariff, companies like China and South Korea may find it too expensive to export … Read more
The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), consisting of Clemson University and Florida State University among others, has reached a resolution to its ongoing legal disputes. As part of the agreement, both schools will remain full members of the conference. A new revenue distribution model based on viewership has been implemented, which aims to enhance viewership across … Read more
Apple is expected to announce new MacBook Air models with the M4 chip as early as this week, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The new 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models are anticipated to feature Thunderbolt 4 ports, a Center Stage camera, longer battery life, and minor design upgrades. There are no expected changes to … Read more
The US stock market has plummeted to levels seen before Donald Trump’s election and inauguration, wiping out billions in investor gains. Since Election Day, the S&P 500 has dropped 4.3% and the Nasdaq Composite 6%. Key stocks, such as Tesla, have also fallen sharply – Elon Musk’s company is down 44%, while Trump’s own business … Read more
The Ringer’s top NFL analysts, Sheil Kapadia, Diante Lee, and Steven Ruiz, discuss the recent franchise tag deadline and its impact on free agency. The trio breaks down key transactions such as Saquon Barkley’s extension with the Giants and Chicago’s surprise trade for Jonah Jackson. Next, the guys examine potential destinations for highly coveted players … Read more
The Trump administration has fired a team of tech-savvy civil servants who helped build the Internal Revenue Service’s free tax-filing service and revamped government websites. The Digital Service Team, known as 18F, was terminated due to being deemed “non-critical.” The move comes amid concerns over the department’s plans for using personal data, including tax records, … Read more
A US federal judge has denied Elon Musk’s request for a court order blocking OpenAI from converting into a for-profit company, but offered to hold a trial to consider his claims against the ChatGPT maker and its CEO. Musk, an early investor in OpenAI, is suing the company over breach of contract on what he … Read more
The Dallas Cowboys have re-signed defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa with a four-year deal worth $80 million. The contract includes $58 million guaranteed and a $20 million signing bonus, according to Odighizuwa’s agent. The move is expected to create more salary cap space for the team. Odighizuwa, 26, was a top target in free agency but … Read more
China’s defence spending is expected to increase by 7.2% this year, matching last year’s figure, amid rising geopolitical tensions. The country’s military budget now stands at 1.78 trillion yuan ($245.65 billion), which is well above China’s economic growth target of roughly 5%. The increase in defence spending reflects Beijing’s ambitions for continued military modernisation despite … Read more