Israel has expanded its military operation in the Gaza Strip, Defense Minister Israel Katz said, aiming to “crush and cleanse” enemy forces and seize large areas. The operation is part of a broader effort to eliminate Hamas and secure Israeli control over the territory. The renewed assault began in March after a pause of nearly … Read more
The discovery of two cougar deaths due to H5N1 avian influenza has raised concerns about the spread of bird flu in western wildlife. The virus, which originated from domestic geese in China, has infected tens of millions of domestic chickens and wild birds since its arrival in North America in 2021. According to Washington Department … Read more
US President Donald Trump has imposed “reciprocal tariff” rates on more than 180 countries, including India and Vietnam. Despite efforts to diversify its supply chain beyond China, Apple is still significantly impacted due to the tariffs. China remains Apple’s largest manufacturing hub, with around 80% of production capacity. However, the company aims to increase production … Read more
Living in rural America increases your risk of developing heart disease and diabetes, despite common perceptions that open spaces with less pollution are better for overall health. A new study found that rural residents have a higher risk of five out of six cardiac risk factors, including high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, … Read more
A third measles case has been confirmed in Washington state, according to health officials. The infant was likely exposed to the highly contagious disease during recent travel abroad. The Snohomish County Health Department is investigating possible exposures in the area and has listed certain locations where people may have been exposed. Measles can remain in … Read more
Myanmar’s ruling military government has announced a temporary ceasefire in operations against armed opposition groups to aid recovery efforts following the devastating earthquake that killed over 3,000 people. The ceasefire will last until April 22. The junta chief, Min Aung Hlaing, is set to attend a meeting in neighboring Thailand on Thursday to discuss the … Read more
In a historic moment for college basketball, all four top seeds have advanced to the Final Four for the first time in NCAA Tournament history. This year, one of those top seeds, Duke, boasts its biggest superstar, Cooper Flagg, who is considered the presumptive national player of the year and likely No. 1 pick of … Read more
The US Department of Agriculture will distribute over 400,000 rabies vaccine baits across East Tennessee from April 2 to 15 as part of a safety program for humans and pets. The disease attacks the nervous system in mammals and is almost always deadly. To combat this, local authorities, including the USDA and Tennessee Department of … Read more
Nintendo has announced that its Switch 2 gaming device will launch on June 5, with a price tag of $449.99 in the US and 49,980 yen ($334) in Japan for a Japanese language system or 69,980 yen for a multi-language version. The new console features a bigger screen, mouse controls, and a chat function available … Read more
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has announced that the alliance’s allies have pledged over 20 billion euros ($21.65 billion) in military support for Ukraine, as foreign ministers gather in Brussels to discuss further assistance against Russia’s invasion. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/nato-allies-have-pledged-over-21-bln-aid-ukraine-2025-rutte-says-2025-04-02