US stocks opened lower on Thursday as uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s tariffs continued to weigh on investors. Despite a nearly one-month tariff delay on products from Mexico and Canada covered by the USMCA, all three major indexes closed lower. The Dow fell 428 points, or 0.99%, while the S&P 500 slid 1.78% and the … Read more
A powerful cyclone, Cyclone Alfred, is set to make landfall on Australia’s eastern coast on Saturday morning, bringing with it fears of destruction and disruption. Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated, while nearly 1,000 schools have closed and public transport suspended. The cyclone, a category two system with wind speeds of up to … Read more
Menopause marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years, typically occurring around 52 years old. However, it also brings about physical and mental changes that can impact quality of life. A recent study has found a strong link between menopause symptoms and cognitive function in older women. Researchers at the University of Calgary, Canada, analyzed … Read more
The New York Knicks (40-21) are set to face the Los Angeles Lakers (39-21) in an NBA matchup tonight, with tipoff at 10 p.m. ET from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The game will be broadcast live on TNT. As two top teams in the league, the Lakers are favored by 2.5 points and … Read more
A 17-year-old boy from Ballarat in regional Victoria boarded a Jetstar Airways plane at Avalon Airport before being restrained by a pilot and two passengers, including a former professional boxer. The boy had posed as a maintenance worker and became agitated when questioned by a flight attendant. The incident occurred on Thursday’s Sydney-bound Flight 610, … Read more
A recent study by the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and international researchers has made a breakthrough in expanding crop diversity, shedding new light on the genetic factors that influence plant traits. The research focuses on the “pan-genomics” approach, which involves mapping genes across multiple species within a genus to identify desirable mutations. The team, led … Read more
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced early Friday that his government would hold a non-binding public poll on whether Hungarians support Ukraine’s potential membership in the European Union. The ballot is seen as unlikely to favor Ukrainian accession, following Hungary’s refusal to endorse a joint statement supporting arming Ukraine at an emergency EU summit in … Read more
The New York Yankees’ Spring training has been marred by injuries, leaving the team searching for answers to fill key positions. Giancarlo Stanton will start the season on the injured list with tennis elbow in both arms, while DJ LeMahieu’s departure after just two at-bats at the plate raises questions about third base. Additionally, rookie … Read more
Rockstar Games has released GTA V Enhanced, a new PC version of Grand Theft Auto V, but it comes with a surprise limitation. The game’s frame rate is capped at 120 frames per second (FPS), which may frustrate PC players who have powerful hardware capable of pushing the game beyond that limit. This limitation is … Read more
A Cheeto shaped like the popular Pokémon character Charizard has been sold at auction for a record-breaking price of $87,840. The snack, measuring 3 inches long and made of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, was initially discovered in 2021 by a collectibles company. It gained popularity on social media platforms last year, leading to 60 bids from … Read more