A pathologist has proposed an unusual theory about the deaths of veteran actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, who were found dead in their Santa Fe home on February 26. Dr. James Gill believes that either Hackman or Arakawa may have died from a “broken heart” due to the shock of finding each … Read more
A South Korean court has ordered the release from jail of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is facing insurrection charges for declaring martial law in December. However, President Yoon was not immediately freed as prosecutors have a week to appeal the ruling. The Seoul Central District Court ruled that prosecutors had violated procedural rules … Read more
Broadcom Inc., a major player in the artificial-intelligence (AI) sector, has seen its stock price surge after delivering guidance that exceeded investor expectations. The company’s upbeat earnings outlook is coming at a time when investors have become increasingly cautious about AI stocks due to industry-wide challenges. As an application-specific integrated circuits provider, Broadcom has benefited … Read more
NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover has made an unexpected discovery that could change our understanding of the Red Planet’s past habitability. Researchers found high levels of aluminum associated with the mineral kaolinite in a pile of unusual white rocks, suggesting ancient Mars was warmer, wetter, and potentially more hospitable to life. Purdue University’s Roger Wiens led … Read more
Augusta native Maurice Johnson will play the lead role of Dr. Ted Richardson in “Beyond the Gates,” a new CBS daytime soap opera centered around a powerful Black family living in an upscale Maryland neighborhood. The show, which premiered on Feb. 24, has already seen success with Nielsen ratings beating General Hospital in its time … Read more
Repealing the taxation of Social Security benefits would have severe consequences for the program’s finances. The current system, which applies an income tax to beneficiaries on a sliding scale, generates significant revenue for both Social Security and Medicare. According to estimates, about half of Social Security beneficiaries pay no tax on their benefits due to … Read more
The non-profit behind iconic children’s TV show Sesame Street is planning significant layoffs and changes to its benefits and bonus program. The decision comes after staff announced plans to unionize, citing the need for workers to have a voice in decisions affecting their job security and fair pay. The move follows months of uncertainty, including … Read more
Seattle Seahawks General Manager John Schneider addressed the team’s response to wide receiver DK Metcalf’s trade request during a recent appearance on Seattle Sports 710. Metcalf asked for a trade, and the team is now fielding offers. Schneider emphasized that the organization’s primary concern is doing what’s best for the player and the team, while … Read more
Archaeologists have made a groundbreaking discovery at the Olduvai Gorge site in northern Tanzania, unearthing a collection of bone tools that date back to around 1.5 million years ago. This finding is significant because it pushes the timeline for bone tool creation by about 1 million years. The 27 fragments of limb bones, mostly from … Read more
Federal prosecutors have accused Sean “Diddy” Combs of forcing an employee to engage in sex acts over a two-decade period. The additional allegations were included as new details in the racketeering conspiracy charge Combs is already facing. Combs has pleaded not guilty to the charges and is being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in … Read more