Bruce Glover, a veteran character actor known for his roles in several popular films and TV shows, died on March 12. His son Crispin Glover confirmed the news on Instagram without providing further details. Glover’s film career included notable appearances as Duffy in “Chinatown,” “Walking Tall” and “Hard Times.” He also played Soviet military officer … Read more
The US Department of Health and Human Services plans to cut 10,000 jobs across federal health agencies, eliminating about one-fourth of all federal health agency positions. The cuts are expected to save $1.8 billion annually. The FDA will lose 3,500 full-time employees, while the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will cut around 300 staff … Read more
The leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah group, Naim Kassem, warned Saturday that if Israel’s attacks on Lebanon continue and the Lebanese state does not act to stop them, the group will resort to other alternatives. He made the comments a day after Israel launched an attack on Beirut for the first time since a ceasefire ended … Read more
The United States has launched a massive bombing campaign in Yemen, targeting what it claims are Houthi leaders and terrorist infrastructure. The strikes come as part of the Trump administration’s ongoing campaign against the Houthi rebels, which began two weeks ago. According to military officials, the main difference between this campaign and those under the … Read more
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) may block mergers and acquisitions involving companies with “invidious” diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, according to Chairman Brendan Carr. This move could affect billions of dollars worth of deals in the communications sector. Specifically, Carr mentioned blocking Paramount Global’s merger with Skydance Media, Verizon Communications’ acquisition of Frontier … Read more
Elon Musk has hinted at a possible exit from his role as a special government employee, amid widespread criticism over the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) recent cuts. Musk is currently serving as a special government employee (SGE), which allows him to work temporarily without pay for up to 130 days within a year. The … Read more
The US Energy Department is creating a list of clean energy projects that could be eliminated by the Trump administration, potentially undoing billions of dollars in climate investments under President Biden’s administration. The list, due to be submitted this week, includes projects funded under the Inflation Reduction Act and bipartisan infrastructure law. According to DOE … Read more
FARGO, N.D. — Western Michigan University’s men’s hockey team is set to face off against UMass on Saturday night at Scheels Arena, with the winner advancing to the Frozen Four in St. Louis, Mo. This would be the Broncos’ first appearance in the tournament. The team has been playing consistently well, leading the nation with … Read more
A groundbreaking brain-scanning study has revealed that babies as young as one year old can form memories. The research published today in Science challenges the long-held theory of infantile amnesia, which suggests that infants cannot remember their early years due to difficulties recalling memories. According to co-author Tristan Yates, a neuroscientist at Columbia University, the … Read more
A US federal jury has convicted fintech entrepreneur Charlie Javice of four counts of conspiracy and fraud, with the pair tricking JPMorgan Chase out of $175 million in 2021. The conviction comes after a six-month trial. Prosecutors are now seeking to require Javice to wear an ankle monitor before her sentencing on July 26. However, … Read more