A fourth case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in a backyard flock in Dawson County, Nebraska. The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported the discovery, which affects 219 birds. State Veterinarian Dr. Roger Dudley urged poultry owners to strengthen biosecurity measures, such as limiting … Read more
The New York Giants bolstered their defense Tuesday by signing safety Jevon Holland to a three-year contract worth up to $46.8 million, with $30.3 million guaranteed, per ESPN. A four-year Miami Dolphin starter, Holland is the team’s fourth defensive addition this week, joining cornerback Paulson Adebo and defensive linemen Chauncey Golston and Roy Robertson-Harris. The … Read more
The U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) has named a 23-player squad led by returning stars Tyler Adams and Gio Reyna for the Concacaf Nations League semifinals, aiming to secure their fourth consecutive title. The team faces Panama on March 20 in Los Angeles before potential finals later this month. Captain Adams rejoins after recovering from … Read more
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture confirmed a new case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a backyard flock in Dawson County. This marks the third infected flock detected this year in central Nebraska, following cases in Kearney and Nance counties. To date, four backyard flocks—totaling approximately 219 birds—have been impacted in 2025. Officials urge … Read more
An Indonesian transgender Muslim influencer, Ratu Thalisa, received a two-year prison sentence plus a $6,200 fine after criticizing Jesus’ hairstyle in a TikTok live stream. During the broadcast, she compared her gender identity to religious figures, saying Jesus “should cut his hair” to look masculine. Five Christian groups reported her for blasphemy under Indonesia’s Electronic … Read more
Dick’s Sporting Goods reported strong potential for 2025 growth but provided a profit estimate below analyst expectations, causing its stock to decline on Tuesday. The company cited uncertainty around tariff policies, stating their outlook excludes any changes due to ongoing “unknowns” in trade discussions. While it has navigated past tariff challenges, the current unpredictable environment … Read more
Model Gigi Hadid has opened up about her relationship with actor Bradley Cooper, one year after their romance began. In a March 11 *Vogue* interview, she praised his support and encouragement, calling him “a creative” who inspires her confidence. The couple met at a mutual friend’s child’s birthday party and describes their partnership as “very … Read more
Manchester United announced plans to build a 100,000-seat stadium replacing Old Trafford within five years, backed by owner Jim Ratcliffe despite his company’s projected £10bn debt. Ratcliffe claims the project will create 92,000 jobs and generate £7.3bn annually but faces scrutiny over funding sources and cost-cutting measures at the club, including staff layoffs. United currently … Read more
Sony is developing an AI-powered prototype of Aloy from its *Horizon Forbidden West* game, revealed via an internal video leaked to The Verge. The demo, created by Sony’s Advanced Technology Group with Guerrilla Games, lets players converse with Aloy through voice prompts using OpenAI’s Whisper, GPT-4, and Llama 3 models. Sony’s proprietary Emotional Voice Synthesis … Read more
Cat owners are advised to avoid feeding pets raw dairy or meat after two indoor-only cats in Michigan died from bird flu (H5N1), according to the CDC. Both cats lived on dairy farms and tested positive for H5N1, a strain linked to infected cattle. Neither cat had direct contact with birds or drank raw milk, … Read more