The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine has wrapped up, and now teams are hurtling toward free agency. Prospect stocks remain fluid, but one thing remains constant – the draft order. In this mock draft, quarterbacks are flying off the board, with Jayden Daniels receiving his second gift of the month. Round 1 Predictions: The top pick … Read more
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has warned that the deployment of European peacekeepers in Ukraine would be seen as direct NATO involvement in the ongoing conflict. The warning came after French President Emmanuel Macron proposed sending peacekeepers to Ukraine once a ceasefire is agreed upon by both Russia and Ukraine. Macron’s remarks, which he described … Read more
Surmodics Inc. has responded to the US Federal Trade Commission’s decision to challenge its proposed acquisition by funds affiliated with GTCR LLC. The company disagrees with the FTC’s decision and remains committed to completing the merger. Surmodics is confident in the benefits of the deal, citing improved value for shareholders, customers, and patients. The company … Read more
Mortgage rates fell for the sixth consecutive week, with 30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaging 6.63% according to Freddie Mac. This decline marks a significant drop from last week’s rate of 6.76%. The reduction is attributed to concerns about the economy, which has seen warning signs such as slowing hiring and rising tariffs. The US stock market … Read more
A measles outbreak in the US has spread to multiple states, with cases reported in Pennsylvania, Washington, Texas, Florida, and Idaho. The latest victim is a 4-year-old child who died from Ebola in Uganda, raising concerns about potential underreporting of cases. Multiple families have been affected by the outbreaks, including an infant from Pennsylvania who … Read more
A new study published in Nature has revealed that early humans used bones to craft tools around 1.5 million years ago, challenging previous assumptions about the evolution of tool-making. The discovery was made by a team of researchers led by Ignacio de la Torre at the Spanish National Research Council. They found dozens of bone … Read more
Scientists have identified a new gene modification that can make tomatoes and eggplants grow bigger, potentially boosting yields in developing countries. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory tweaked the genomes of 22 crops in the nightshade genus to improve size, yield, and traits like taste and texture. The study found that … Read more
US stocks opened lower on Thursday as uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s tariffs continued to weigh on investors. Despite a nearly one-month tariff delay on products from Mexico and Canada covered by the USMCA, all three major indexes closed lower. The Dow fell 428 points, or 0.99%, while the S&P 500 slid 1.78% and the … Read more
A powerful cyclone, Cyclone Alfred, is set to make landfall on Australia’s eastern coast on Saturday morning, bringing with it fears of destruction and disruption. Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated, while nearly 1,000 schools have closed and public transport suspended. The cyclone, a category two system with wind speeds of up to … Read more
Menopause marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years, typically occurring around 52 years old. However, it also brings about physical and mental changes that can impact quality of life. A recent study has found a strong link between menopause symptoms and cognitive function in older women. Researchers at the University of Calgary, Canada, analyzed … Read more