AMD has finally entered the highly competitive graphics card market with its new Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT GPUs. The cards will start at $549 and $599 respectively, putting them head-to-head with Nvidia’s $549 GeForce RTX 5070 and $749 RTX 5070 Ti. According to AMD, both the 9070 and 9070 XT offer “4K gaming … Read more
A 20-year-old bodybuilding coach from Amarillo, Texas, Jodi Vance, died during the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus on Thursday. Vance was transported to Grant Medical Center after paramedics took her to the hospital. The cause of death has not been disclosed by the coroner’s office. Vance was not a vendor or competitor at the four-day … Read more
Starbucks has announced that CFO Rachel Ruggeri will be leaving the company after a 20-year tenure, citing a short transition period to ensure continuity. Her departure is part of a series of C-suite changes under CEO Brian Niccol’s leadership, aiming to revamp the company. Ruggeri will be replaced by Cathy Smith, a seasoned retail executive … Read more
US stock futures are declining ahead of the tariffs that took effect yesterday, affecting Canada, Mexico, and China. The Nasdaq is down 0.7%, while S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures also fell due to yesterday’s losses. Bitcoin is down 3% to trade below $84,000. Canada and China have retaliated with tariffs on US … Read more
Global stock markets are expected to recover as investors hold onto hope that US trade tariffs will be reduced or eliminated. The FT offers in-depth coverage of global financial news, helping you stay informed and make informed decisions about your investments. With our essential digital access package, you can read the Financial Times on any … Read more
Real Madrid outlasted their city rivals Atletico Madrid in a tightly contested 2-1 win at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Tuesday night. The match was devoid of clear-cut chances, but both teams created fleeting momentum throughout. Rodrygo scored the first goal just three minutes into the game, with a beautifully timed run that left Atletico’s … Read more
NASCAR has announced that the Zac Brown Band will headline its third Chicago Street Race this summer. The event, scheduled for July 5-6, will feature the NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Series racing along a 12-turn, 2.2-mile street course. Tickets for the race weekend have been on sale since January, with prices starting at $99 … Read more
The narwhal’s spiraling tusk, once thought to be a unicorn’s horn, has been found to serve multiple purposes beyond just aesthetics. Researchers have long studied the elusive marine mammal’s unique tooth, but recent drone footage provides new insights into its functions. Using their tusks, narwhals manipulate objects, forage for food, explore their Arctic habitat, and … Read more
Gaza residents are feeling the pinch as Israel blocks all goods and humanitarian aid from entering the territory, causing food prices to soar. The halt on aid, which began on Sunday, aims to pressure Hamas into accepting a new proposal for extending the cease-fire. However, Palestinians say it is having a broader effect, with essential … Read more
The Cincinnati Bengals have announced they will use the franchise tag on wide receiver Tee Higgins for a second consecutive year. Chad Johnson, a former Bengals wide receiver and current ESPN analyst, has spoken out against the move. “It’s disrespectful,” said Johnson. “If you want me to bet on myself, see if I can repeat … Read more