Ferrand-Prévôt Triumphs at Paris-Roubaix Women’s Race

France’s Pauline Ferrand-Prévôt overcame illness and a crash to win the grueling Paris-Roubaix women’s race for the first time. The 33-year-old delivered a well-timed solo breakaway, adding her Olympic mountain bike gold medal and 2014 world road race title to her trophy case. Ferrand-Prévôt was unharmed after falling during one of the race’s 29.2km of … Read more

Nikola Jokić Joins Elite Group with Triple-Double Averages

Nikola Jokić has joined an exclusive club of NBA players who average triple-doubles for entire seasons. The Denver Nuggets center has achieved this feat, becoming only the third player in league history to do so. Jokić’s impressive performance on Friday, including 26 points, 16 rebounds, and 13 assists, solidified his position as a top contender … Read more

Netflix Content Blocking Issue Affects Viewers Worldwide

A technical issue with Netflix has caused problems for users in various regions, preventing them from accessing certain content. The problem affects a significant number of viewers worldwide. An investigation into the cause is underway to resolve the matter as soon as possible. Source: https://www.wesh.com/article/spacex-to-launch-falcon-9-rocket-kennedy-space-center/64459450

Mortgage Rates Remain High Despite Easing Tariffs

Mortgage rates are unlikely to decrease anytime soon due to a sharp sell-off in government bonds. The 10-year Treasury bond yield has surged about 9% since its lowest point in April, reaching around 4.4% as of Thursday afternoon. This jump is the sharpest one-day increase since March 2020 and has kept 30-year fixed mortgage rates … Read more

Dollar Hits 10-Year Low Against Swiss Franc Amid Trade Tensions

The dollar slid to a 10-year low against the Swiss franc on Friday as investors lost confidence in its safety. The US imposed tariffs of up to 145% on Chinese goods, prompting China to retaliate with tariffs of 125%. This led to a global selloff that sent stocks and safe-haven Treasuries tumbling. The dollar’s decline … Read more

Nicky Katt, ‘Boiler Room’ Star, Dies at 54

Actor Nicky Katt, known for his roles in “Dazed and Confused,” “Boston Public,” and the hit film “Boiler Room,” has died at the age of 54. The cause of death was not disclosed. Katt’s most notable role came in Richard Linklater’s 1993 movie “Dazed and Confused,” where he played a character who loved smoking weed … Read more

British Steel Emergency Bill Passed: Relief in Scunthorpe

A sense of relief has swept through Scunthorpe after an emergency bill to keep the local British Steel plant open was passed. The move brings hope for 3,500 workers who have been fighting to save their jobs. The steelworks are deeply ingrained in the community, with many families having worked there for generations. The relationship … Read more

Microsoft Re-Introduces Windows Recall Feature on Copilot+ PCs

Microsoft has quietly reintroduced its controversial Windows Recall feature on Copilot+ PCs in the Release Preview channel, signaling its near-readiness for general availability. The feature, which takes screenshots of your desktop every few seconds and stores them in a local database, allows users to recall their actions at a later time using AI-powered search. Initially … Read more