US President Donald Trump is set to unveil a full suite of trade policies, including tariffs, on April 2. This move comes as investors face uncertainty due to the unpredictable nature of Trump’s communication style. The expected announcement includes a 25% duty on imported vehicles, which has raised concerns about an across-the-board approach to duties … Read more
In 1969, Vogue model Linda Keith, 23, was struggling with addiction. Her parents, fearing for her well-being, sought help from renowned psychiatrist William Sargant, who advocated for brutal methods like lobotomy and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Keith refused treatment but was subsequently admitted to Ward 5 at St Thomas’ Hospital in London’s “Sleep Room”, a grim … Read more
Astronauts on the upcoming SpaceX Fram2 mission will attempt to grow edible mushrooms in space, a milestone that could offer a nutritious and sustainable food source for long-duration missions. The mission, launching as early as Monday, March 31, will be the first human spaceflight to fly over Earth’s polar regions. The crew of four will … Read more
UConn’s Paige Bueckers had a career-high 40 points in the No. 2 seed Huskies’ 82-59 win over Oklahoma in their Sweet 16 matchup. Bueckers, the presumptive top pick in next month’s WNBA draft, exploded for 29 second-half points and single-handedly outscored the Sooners to seal the victory. The turning point came when Bueckers got back … Read more
A Swedish journalist, Joakim Medin, has been arrested on terror-related charges and for insulting the president while covering protests in Istanbul. The Turkish presidency said Medin was known for anti-Turkey news and his closeness to the PKK militant group. Medin was detained upon arrival in Turkey on Thursday and sent to prison the next day. … Read more
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk won’t be traded before Tuesday. As long as he remains on the Niners’ roster, Aiyuk will receive a $22.85 million bonus, making any trade talks impossible. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, this means Aiyuk is expected to play for the 49ers in 2025. The New England Patriots were … Read more
Hundreds of thousands of Turks have taken to the streets in Istanbul to protest against the jailing of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, President Tayyip Erdogan’s main rival. The demonstration is the largest in over a decade and shows unity among opposition groups. Imamoglu was detained last week on graft charges and has been jailed pending trial. … Read more
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Hungary on April 2, defying an International Criminal Court arrest warrant issued against him for war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip. He is scheduled to meet with Hungarian officials before returning to Israel on April 6. The visit comes despite Hungary’s stance that … Read more
The NCAA tournament is underway, with the field of 68 teams competing for the championship. The Elite Eight games are now set, with four top-seeded teams advancing to the Final Four. CBS will air both the Final Four and national championship games. TruTV, TNT, and TBS will also broadcast various Elite Eight matchups. Streaming services … Read more
The European Space Agency (ESA) has retired its Gaia spacecraft after a decade-long mission to map nearly two billion stars in the Milky Way galaxy. The spacecraft, launched in 2013, has been collecting detailed data that scientists will continue to use for years to come. Gaia’s legacy is just beginning as it now orbits the … Read more