Michigan health officials have confirmed its first measles case of 2025, linked to international travel. The infected individual is an adult with unknown vaccination status. Health officials are urging residents who ate at a specific restaurant or visited an emergency room in Rochester to be vigilant for symptoms. Measles is a highly contagious disease that … Read more
Low-cost airline Spirit Airlines has successfully exited bankruptcy, hitting its target of emerging in the first quarter. CEO Ted Christie attributes the carrier’s turnaround to becoming leaner and more competitive. This comes as rival Southwest Airlines starts charging for checked bags for the first time, a move that may leave customers seeking alternatives. Southwest had … Read more
A Twitter tussle between Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence has raised questions about potential deeper issues within the Dallas Cowboys’ locker room. While the feud may have caught some by surprise, it appears that resentment towards Parsons developed among veteran players soon after he joined the team. Parsons’ arrival in 2021 as a hotshot rookie … Read more
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has welcomed the declaration by Tanzania that the deadly Marburg virus outbreak is over, attributing its success to close collaboration with national authorities and support from international partners. According to the WHO African Region, the rapid response efforts were made possible through dedicated frontline teams and partnerships with the organization. … Read more
Conan O’Brien has shared behind-the-scenes stories from his hosting stint at this year’s Oscars. According to O’Brien, there was a nearly four-minute spoof video planned that would have put him in various films, including Wicked and Gladiator II. However, the idea ultimately didn’t make it due to the production blunders and changes made during filming. … Read more
China has criticized a planned deal by a Hong Kong conglomerate to sell ports in Panama and elsewhere to an American investment group, warning that it will deprive China of influence over key shipping routes. The deal, worth $19 billion, involves the sale of ports at both ends of the Panama Canal and 40 other … Read more
Walter Clayton Jr led the No. 4 Florida Gators to a 95-81 victory over seventh-seeded Missouri in the Southeastern Conference Tournament quarterfinals on Friday night. The win advances Florida to the semifinals, where it will face fifth-ranked Alabama. The second-seeded Gators (28-4) dominated the game from start to finish, shooting 62% from the floor and … Read more
Tanzania has officially declared the end of its ongoing Marburg virus disease outbreak after 42 days without new cases. The outbreak, which began on January 20, 2025, and lasted for nearly two months, resulted in two confirmed and eight probable deaths. The country’s health authorities worked closely with international partners, including the World Health Organization … Read more
Stephen Curry became the first player in NBA history to reach 4,000 three-pointers at 8:19 mark of the third quarter in Golden State Warriors’ 130-104 win over Sacramento Kings. Curry, who passed Ray Allen’s record of 2,973 made three-pointers on Dec. 14, 2021, has added more than 1,000 to his record. The historic moment came … Read more
Nintendo’s highly-anticipated game has been leaked online ahead of its official release date, but players can still enjoy the experience. The game was initially scheduled for a next Thursday launch on both the Nintendo eShop and retail stores; however, it became available to download early due to the leak. The leak is a blow to … Read more