A growing number of measles cases are being reported in Texas, primarily among children under 17 years old. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, there have been 124 confirmed cases as of Thursday. While Bexar County has not yet reported any measles cases, counties with lower vaccination rates have seen a higher … Read more
A new study has revealed a clear and predictable pattern in the Earth’s climate cycles, suggesting that the next ice age could naturally begin in approximately 10,000 years. However, human activities such as greenhouse gas emissions have disrupted this cycle, making it unlikely that we’ll see another glaciation anytime soon. The study analyzed a million-year … Read more
Bayern Munich’s dominance in the Bundesliga title race seems secure after a convincing 3-1 win over VfB Stuttgart. The victory puts them 11 points clear of second-place Bayer Leverkusen, with a game in hand. The match saw Bayern bounce back from a fragile start to pull away in the end. Stuttgart gave it their all, … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) has offered an explanation for the recent surge in unexplained deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo, suggesting that more than 60 victims may have died from a “toxic type event” related to a water source. According to Mike Ryan, head of emergencies at WHO, the investigation is ongoing and … Read more
A nationwide economic blackout rally took place in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan, with hundreds of community members participating to protest against President Donald Trump’s policies. The event is part of a broader effort to get lawmakers’ attention and aims to discourage non-essential purchases on Friday, February 28. The rally focuses on several key issues, including the … Read more
Tens of thousands of people gathered in Athens to mark the second anniversary of a train crash that killed 57, sparking widespread protests across Greece. The demonstration was attended by over 170,000 people, with more than 325,000 taking part nationwide. Protesters claimed the government was involved in a cover-up of evidence, hindering investigations into the … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was set to hold security consultations on Friday after an Israeli delegation returned from Cairo with no agreement on extending the Gaza ceasefire. The 42-day truce, which began last month and halted 15 months of fighting, is set to expire on Saturday. Netanyahu’s meeting comes amid concerns over the lack … Read more
The S&P 500 (SPX) dropped on Friday after the release of January’s Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) report, which showed a 2.5% annual inflation rate. This matches economists’ expectations but falls short of what investors were hoping for to sway the Federal Reserve’s pause on interest rate cuts. The PCE data is crucial for measuring the … Read more
Citigroup has mistakenly credited a customer with $81 trillion instead of the correct amount of $280, highlighting the bank’s ongoing operational issues. The error occurred in April and was initially missed by two employees before being caught by a third employee 1.5 hours later. The incident was reported to the Federal Reserve and the Office … Read more
NASA’s Lucy spacecraft has made history by capturing its first images of asteroid Donaldjohanson, marking a significant milestone in its mission to explore the outer solar system. The images were taken on February 20 and 22 using the high-resolution L’LORRI camera and show the asteroid against a backdrop of distant stars. The flyby of Donaldjohanson … Read more