Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with members of the 1996 Sri Lankan cricket team, which won the World Cup that year. The team defeated Australia by seven wickets in the final at Lahore. During his two-day visit to Sri Lanka, PM Modi met the winners and expressed delight over their triumph. He noted that the … Read more
Mississippi will gradually reduce its income tax while lowering grocery taxes and increasing gas taxes under a new bill signed into law by Gov. Tate Reeves. The plan aims to eliminate the income tax over time, starting with a reduction from 4.4% in 2025 to 3% in 2030. The legislation also reduces the grocery sales … Read more
Allergy season is starting earlier in Michigan, with many people already experiencing symptoms like sneezing and itchy eyes. According to the annual allergy forecast from Accuweather, even an “average” season can bring extreme pollen periods, especially in the Northeast. In the US, up to 60 million people suffer from allergic rhinitis, also known as hay … Read more
Genome Web, a leading online resource for genetic research and innovation, has been temporarily blocked due to security concerns. The website’s performance was compromised after the cloudflare service detected vulnerabilities in its connection. To resolve the issue, users must enable JavaScript and cookies on their devices before attempting to access the site again. This measure … Read more
Pope Francis made a surprise public appearance at the Vatican on Sunday, marking his first outing since leaving hospital two weeks ago. The 88-year-old pontiff was seen greeting crowds in St. Peter’s Square, appearing more mobile and composed than during his previous public visit. Francis had been recovering from pneumonia after spending five weeks in … Read more
US oil prices have plummeted to a seven-month low after a surprise decision by OPEC+ to boost crude output, exacerbating concerns about a potential recession. The drop, which saw US crude fall 7.63% around midday on Thursday, has been fueled by President Donald Trump’s tariffs and fears of a global economic slowdown. The White House … Read more
NASA’s SPHEREx space telescope has launched into space, starting its scientific mission after its March 11 launch. The observatory captured its first images from space, showcasing its infrared observation capabilities. Although these early images were taken with uncalibrated detectors, they confirm the instrument’s readiness. SPHEREx is designed to study key questions in cosmology and astrophysics. … Read more
The new Nintendo Switch 2 console has already made its appearance at the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, Japan. Although it won’t be available to play due to launch preparations, visitors can still get a glimpse of the device and its accompanying accessories. The museum’s display includes the Switch 2 itself, as well as the Pro … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s tariffs were expected to boost the dollar, but instead, recession fears have dragged it down. The US dollar index fell 3% in 24 hours following Trump’s announcement, hitting a low of 101.27 on Thursday. Investors had anticipated that tariffs would be bullish for the dollar and bad for other currencies. However, … Read more
One of women’s basketball’s most iconic rivalries is set to unfold in the national championship game between preeminent programs UConn and South Carolina. The matchup pits a legendary coach, Geno Auriemma, against a young phenom, Dawn Staley, who seeks to take back her program’s legacy. Auriemma, with three national titles under his belt, is already … Read more