Badgers Thrash Spartans with Last-Minute Block

The Wisconsin Badgers advanced to the Big Ten Tournament finals after edging out top-seeded Michigan State 77-74 in a thrilling semifinal matchup. The decisive moment came when John Tonje’s well-timed block prevented Jeremy Fears Jr. from tying the game, leaving officials’ no-call standing. With seconds left, a pair of missed free throws by Badgers guard … Read more

Google Rolls Out 2.0 Gemini Models to Web, Android, and iOS

Google has begun rolling out its latest Gemini models to the web, Android, and iOS apps. The update includes new features such as improved efficiency and speed in the Flash Thinking model, file upload support for everyone, and a new Deep Research feature. The 2.0 Pro model remains unchanged, while the Personalization experimental model provides … Read more

Belgrade Protests Rage Against Aleksandar Vučić’s Rule

Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Belgrade to mark a four-month-old student-led uprising against President Aleksandar Vučić’s rule, sparking tensions and fuelling conspiracy theories. Vučić had stoked the flames by suggesting an “imported revolution” involving Western intelligence agencies, but no evidence backed his claims. The protests have been largely peaceful, focusing on corruption and … Read more

Leading Space Scientist Says Life Beyond Earth is Probable

Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock, a renowned British space scientist, believes that life exists beyond Earth. She argues that human pride and conceit have led people to assume we are alone in the universe. Aderin-Pocock’s views come as science has made significant progress in understanding the size of the universe, but there is still much to learn, … Read more

Orban Cracks Down on Media and NGOs Amid Opposition Uprising

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has pledged to crack down on media outlets and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) receiving foreign funding, emboldened by US President Donald Trump’s move against the US Agency for International Development (USAID). The opposition is rallying in response, with the Tisza party surging in popularity as it poses a threat to Orbán’s … Read more

Israel’s Leading News Source Experiences Technical Issue

The Times of Israel, Israel’s leading news source, is currently experiencing technical difficulties. The website is down due to issues with JavaScript and cookie functionality, preventing users from accessing its content. The issue has been detected by the website, which is now waiting for users to enable these features to continue. Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/idf-shares-identities-of-terror-operatives-it-says-were-killed-in-northern-gaza-strike

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US Measles Cases Rise Amid Global Resurgence

A Fresno County resident has contracted measles for the first time since 2023, marking the county’s first case in two years. The patient, an adult male who was not vaccinated against measles, acquired the virus during a recent trip abroad and attended a faith-based convention in Madera County while infectious. Fresno County Interim Health Officer … Read more

Vermont Small Businesses Feel Squeeze from Trump Tariffs on Canada

Vermont’s small businesses are feeling the pinch due to President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods. The escalating trade war and rhetoric between the US and Canada are causing concerns among business owners, particularly in the tourism industry. A shipment of spirits ordered by a Quebec entity has been stuck at a Montpelier-based distillery for … Read more

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