Canada has restricted the sale of American spirits and wine as part of retaliatory measures against President Trump’s tariffs. Canadian politicians had threatened to pull American brands from government-run liquor stores, and on Tuesday, those tariffs briefly went into effect. Many restaurants and businesses have stockpiled American products in anticipation of this move. Business owner … Read more
Measles outbreaks are on the rise in the US, with a recent death reported in West Texas. According to health officials, the victim was not vaccinated against measles, which is highly contagious and can survive in the air for up to two hours. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has canceled a meeting … Read more
NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and the European Space Agency’s XMM-Newton satellite have provided new data that may solve a long-standing puzzle involving a mysterious X-ray signal from a dying star. The signal was detected in 1980, but its origin remained unknown. Researchers believe that the X-ray signal could be from debris left behind by a … Read more
A 2016 experiment at the Salk Institute has sparked hope for those seeking to cure death, with mice born to live fast and die young now being reprogrammed with progeria, a condition that causes premature aging. The result: the animals age more quickly than typical lab mice, growing gray and frail in just seven months … Read more
The US economy has likely entered a recession, marking the end of a 4 1/2-year post-pandemic recovery. The problem isn’t just that the Trump administration’s policies have hit the economy hard, but rather the administration’s governing strategy is chaotic and unpredictable. Economic data through January showed strong growth, with inflation-adjusted GDP growth at 2.8% and … Read more
Baba Dar, the patriarch of the Dars, amassed his fortune through a series of dubious business ventures. His first season on Hulu, Deli Boys, follows the life of his two adult sons, Raj and Mir, as they try to claim their rightful place in the family empire. Raj, played by Saagar Shaikh, is a party-loving … Read more
Microplastics are everywhere, even in food we eat and beauty products we use. Research suggests these tiny particles can harm health, leading to colon and lung cancer. A new study found switching from bottled water to filtered tap water could cut microplastic intake by about 90%. This is because microplastics break off from bottle surfaces … Read more
The Trump administration’s efforts to undermine Social Security have raised concerns among experts and beneficiaries alike. The administration has introduced four threats that could impact the program’s ability to deliver timely checks, provide quality services, conduct independent research, and maintain its financial solvency. Social Security is a vital social program that provides essential support to … Read more
The Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to trade wide receiver Christian Kirk to the Houston Texans in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. This move comes as no surprise, given that the Jaguars had already planned to release Kirk. However, the Texans swooped in and executed the deal before it could take … Read more
Elon Musk’s SpaceX rocket exploded shortly after launch from Texas, marking the second consecutive failure of his Mars rocket program this year. The incident occurred when Starship, the world’s biggest rocket, experienced a rapid unscheduled disassembly and lost contact with mission control. According to SpaceX, the Super Heavy booster successfully deployed 33 Raptor engines during … Read more