Pope Francis’ death has left many shopkeepers around Vatican City mourning the ordinary person they knew, not just the head of the Catholic Church. The Argentine pontiff was a regular customer at various shops, including an ice cream maker and an optician. Store owners shared fond memories of Francis, who would often give gifts to … Read more
A highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) strain, known as H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b, has crossed into US dairy cattle through a single spillover event from a wild bird, raising pandemic concerns. The virus, which is also found in other animals such as poultry and raccoons, has adapted to mammals, infecting cats and birds as well. Genetic … Read more
Social Security is facing a financial crisis that could leave millions of Americans without adequate income when they retire. Currently, about 67 million Americans receive benefits from the program, with nearly US$1.4 trillion in benefits paid out annually. The program’s trust funds hold around $2.7 trillion but are expected to be depleted by 2035. If … Read more
Russia launched a new barrage of deadly air attacks on Ukraine as the Easter ceasefire came to an end, killing at least three people and wounding several in the southern region of Kherson. The US is pushing for a deal between Moscow and Kyiv to end the three-year conflict, with the latest proposal including recognition … Read more
A visit to the popular website Search Engine Land involves a multitude of cookies tracking user behavior. To understand how these cookies work, we’ve broken down some of the most common ones. 1. Marketo tracking cookie (400 days): This cookie links visitor behavior to email marketing campaigns, measuring campaign effectiveness. 2. Microsoft Bing cookie (390 … Read more
Motorola has launched new versions of its iconic Razr flip phone series, featuring artificial intelligence-powered features from various companies including Perplexity, Meta, Microsoft, and Google. The announcement comes as Google faces a federal lawsuit alleging monopolistic practices in the search market. The new phones, set to launch on May 15, will include AI tools that … Read more
New analysis of data from the James Webb Space Telescope has raised doubts on the recent claim of detecting life-associated gases on K2-18b. An independent reanalysis by a University of Oxford researcher suggests that there is too much noise in the data to draw conclusions about the planet’s atmosphere. The original claim was made last … Read more
US mortgage rates remain high, with 30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaging 6.81% as of April 24, according to Freddie Mac. This increase has led to a decrease in consumer and investor confidence, causing mortgage applications to slump for the second consecutive week. The National Association of Realtors reported that sales of previously-owned homes cratered in March, … Read more
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Nearly two-thirds of Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on international trade. The majority believes the tariffs will drive up inflation, outweighing hopes that they’ll boost manufacturing employment. A recent poll shows that 47% of Republicans think tariffs will negatively impact inflation, while 75% of independents share this concern. Even Democrats are opposed to … Read more