A cat in New Jersey has been euthanized due to a confirmed case of bird flu. The cat was not infected through direct contact with poultry or livestock, but its outdoor lifestyle made it difficult to determine if it had exposure to wild birds or other animals. This incident is part of a growing concern … Read more
US economic indicators have taken a hit, with weekly jobless claims reaching their highest point in nearly a year. This surge coincides with increasing prices for everyday essentials like coffee and eggs. Gasoline prices are also on the rise, potentially leading to further cost escalation. MSNBC’s Ari Melber recently discussed this trend with Nobel Prize-winning … Read more
The six-week-old truce in Gaza has done little to alleviate the dire humanitarian situation in the war-torn territory. Despite efforts by international organizations, including the World Food Programme (WFP), millions of Palestinians remain without access to basic necessities such as food and clean water. According to WFP, it has reached one million people across Gaza … Read more
The US stock market ended sharply lower on Thursday, with the Nasdaq Composite posting its worst day in about a month. The S&P 500 turned negative for the year, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.5%. Investors are weighing the impact of President Trump’s threatened trade tariffs and Friday’s inflation data. Tech stocks led … Read more
The Atlanta Fed’s latest GDPNow forecast warns that the US economy is headed for a contraction in the first quarter, as weaker consumer spending and a widening trade deficit set the stage for a significant slowdown. The revised estimate now predicts an annualized 1.5% decline, down from the previously expected 2.3% growth rate. This sharp … Read more
The NHL has introduced a new system to help referees during Saturday’s Stadium Series game between Detroit and Columbus, using real-time haptics alerts on Apple Watches. The system, called the NHL Watch Comms App, provides situational notifications with 25 data points from the league’s OASIS feed, which tracks puck and player movements. For the first … Read more
Many websites block their users from accessing certain content based on their geographical location. This restriction is typically applied by the website owner to comply with copyright laws and protect intellectual property. Some popular streaming services, such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video, often require users to create an account or provide verification of … Read more