Cooper Flagg, Duke’s top player and a frontrunner for National Player of the Year, will participate in the NCAA Tournament despite spraining his left ankle during the ACC Tournament opener. Dan Gavitt, the NCAA’s senior vice president of men’s basketball, confirmed that Flagg will be available for March Madness. Flagg suffered the injury while landing … Read more
A devastating nightclub fire in North Macedonia has killed at least 59 people and injured over 155, officials say. The blaze broke out on Saturday evening at the Pulse club in Kocani, a town east of the capital Skopje. Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski described it as “a difficult and very sad day” for the country, … Read more
A group of about 100 protesters gathered in front of a Tesla showroom in Manhattan’s Meatpacking district, voicing their discontent with the company’s owner, Elon Musk. The protesters, including a 91-year-old psychoanalyst and a New Jersey builder, expressed concerns over Musk’s influence on politics and his alleged attempts to “overtake” the government. The relationship between … Read more
Gene Hackman’s wife Betsy Arakawa’s mysterious death has taken a shocking turn as her doctor claims she did not die of hantavirus on February 11, contradicting the initial police narrative. According to Dr. Josiah Child, who treated Betsy, she made an appointment at his clinic for February 12 and cancelled it just two days prior … Read more
Several major tech releases have been announced this week, including new Apple Macs, high-end turntables, and smartphones from top brands like Samsung and Nothing. The most notable Apple release is the MacBook Air M4, which boasts a powerful M4 chip and improved webcam. The laptop’s price has also been reduced, starting at $999 for the … Read more
The US Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has lowered the threshold for currency transaction reports from $10,000 to $200 for Americans living in 30 zip codes in California and Texas. This change aims to combat money laundering by Mexico-based cartels but is widely seen as a step in the wrong direction. … Read more
A recent estimate suggests that asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 3.1% chance of hitting Earth on December 22, 2032, making it one of the most likely asteroid threats in modern times. However, experts say the world is better equipped to defend itself against such a threat. The European Space Agency’s (ESA) planetary defense office estimates … Read more
US President Donald Trump has launched “decisive and powerful” airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthi terrorists in Yemen, targeting their attacks on American ships and economic interests. The strikes come after the Houthis posted an animation depicting American flag-draped coffins floating near destroyed Navy ships. The White House says Trump is taking action to defend US shipping … Read more
US Ryder Cup Captain Keegan Bradley Carded Two Aces in Final Round of Players Championship, Moving Closer to Achieving Historic Record. Keegan Bradley aced the 13th hole at TPC Sawgrass during the final round of the Players Championship, joining an exclusive group of golfers who have achieved the feat on this par-3 course. Bradley’s latest … Read more
The National Federation of Independent Business’ Uncertainty Index has hit its second-highest level on record, leaving small business owners concerned about the US economy’s future. The index climbed in February, with a significant drop in respondents who believe it’s a good time to expand. According to Bill Dunkelberg, NFIB chief economist, “Uncertainty is high and … Read more