President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk attended the N.C.A.A. men’s Division I wrestling championship in Philadelphia, where Trump’s supporters expressed complicated feelings about Musk’s role in his administration. Many fans were taken aback by Musk’s frequent appearances at events with Trump, who has been touting Tesla cars and promoting SpaceX. Some attendees, including wrestlers … Read more
Mojang has announced its upcoming “Vibrant Visuals” update for the Bedrock Edition of Minecraft, which will soon be available as a cosmetic update. The update features modern graphics features such as directional lighting, volumetric fog, dynamic shadows, water reflections, and more. Players can expect improved visuals with subsurface scattering, casting a soft glow to leaves … Read more
The historic Wanamaker Organ performed its final concert at the iconic Macy’s department store in Philadelphia on Saturday, marking the end of a nearly two-decade tenure for the beloved institution. Hundreds gathered to listen to renowned organists play richly layered music, creating an emotional experience that many described as bittersweet. Built in 1904 for the … Read more
K-pop band NewJeans performed a sold-out show in Hong Kong on Sunday, but the event was marred by controversy as the group announced they are taking a break “out of respect” for an injunction that prohibits them from carrying out independent musical or commercial activities. The Seoul Central District Court recently sided with record company … Read more
A highly contagious and drug-resistant fungus, known as Candida auris (C. auris), has been identified in at least two states’ hospital systems, with cases increasing rapidly in Georgia. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) considers C. auris an “urgent antimicrobial resistance threat” due to its ability to evade treatment. The fungus mainly spreads … Read more
Scammers continue to target E-ZPass users with fake text messages claiming they owe money on their accounts. To avoid falling victim to these scams, follow these steps: If you receive a text message from a suspicious number claiming to be E-ZPass, do not click on the link provided. Links in such messages can install malware … Read more
US Housing Regulator Appoints New Leaders Amid Concerns Over Job Cuts and Policy Changes The newly appointed head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (F.H.F.A), William Pulte, has tightened his grip on the agency by ousting 14 board members at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Pulte named himself chairman of both companies’ boards, leaving only … Read more
Severance star Tramell Tillman brought the show’s “Choreography & Merriment” department to life in a surprise performance at Apple TV+ series PaleyFest 2025. The event, held just hours after the season 2 finale premiered, featured Tillman leading members of the University of Southern California marching band in a choreographed routine that mirrored Mr. Milchick’s dance … Read more
Researchers have found that micro-ultrasound may be a suitable alternative to MRI for predicting pathological tumor volume in prostate cancer lesions. A study published in Urologic Oncology: Seminars and Original Investigations has shown that while micro-ultrasound can predict prostate volume more accurately than MRI, the latter can identify more tumors. The study, conducted by Dr. … Read more
US President Donald Trump has vowed to “completely annihilate” the Iran-backed Houthi militant group in Yemen, warning Tehran to stop supplying it with military equipment and support. The comments came as the US military continued its wave of attacks on Houthi targets in Yemen. The strikes began on Saturday and have caused significant damage, according … Read more