Scientists at Colossal Biosciences have created a genetically modified lab mouse with woolly mammoth-like traits, including curly whiskers and wavy hair that grows three times longer than an ordinary lab mouse. The goal of this experiment is to study the link between specific DNA sequences and physical traits that enabled the mammoth’s adaptation to life … Read more
Israeli filmmaker Avi Mograbi’s documentary “No Other Land” won the Academy Award for Best Documentary on Sunday, coinciding with a rare moment of calm in the longstanding Israel-Palestine conflict. The film’s victory brings a glimmer of hope that a joint future is possible for both peoples. The documentary explores the complex history and emotions surrounding … Read more
Bully Ray has made comparisons between John Cena’s recent heel turn at WWE Elimination Chamber and an iconic moment in wrestling history, when Andre the Giant turned heel against Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania 3. Ray believes that WWE copied a successful formula used by Vince McMahon to elevate Hogan from a babyface to a top … Read more
US egg prices have hit an all-time high as Donald Trump’s tariffs went into effect on Tuesday. The 25% levy on Canadian and Mexican goods, combined with a 10% hike on Chinese imports, has sparked widespread concern among American consumers. Egg prices, in particular, have seen a significant jump, with the cost of a dozen … Read more
Almost 80,000 people have fled the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) due to fighting, sexual violence, and insecurity, according to the UN refugee agency (UNHCR). The exodus is showing no signs of stopping. The North and South Kivu provinces remain unstable, with hundreds of thousands of people displaced. Close to 80,000 have entered neighboring countries, … Read more
UNC women’s basketball continued its winning streak, beating Virginia Tech 91-59 on Tuesday night. The Tar Heels have now won six straight games and are putting up impressive numbers, scoring an average of 90.8 points per game over their last six contests. The Heels took control of the game with a 48-12 run in the … Read more
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has dismissed a lawsuit against several major banks, including JPMorgan Chase & Co., Bank of America Corp., and Wells Fargo & Co., alleging that they rushed out a peer-to-peer payment network that allowed fraud to proliferate. The agency dropped the case with prejudice, meaning it cannot be reopened. The … Read more
A massive iceberg, measuring nearly 2 trillion tonnes, has finally come to a standstill off the coast of South Georgia Island in the sub-Antarctic region. The giant A23a broke off from Antarctica’s Filchner Ice Shelf in 2000 and has been drifting through the Southern Ocean since then. Researchers from British Antarctic Survey (BAS) have been … Read more
The US stock market ended Tuesday down, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 670 points and the S&P 500 tumbling 1.2%. The Nasdaq Composite edged lower, despite some fluctuations near key levels. US stocks failed to recover from a sharp sell-off at the start of the week, as concerns about President Trump’s tariffs on … Read more
Nothing has launched its new Phone 3A and 3A Pro at MWC 2025, bringing a fresh dose of fun and affordability to the market. The base model starts at $379, while the Pro version costs $459. The design is where these phones truly stand out, with an industrial look featuring glass backs, screws, and LED … Read more