US defense contractors, including Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman, are maintaining their financial forecasts for 2025 due to the uncertainty surrounding US President Donald Trump’s tariffs. While RTX Corp expressed concern about potential losses from new levies on metals and China, the majority of major US defense firms reaffirmed their predictions. Lockheed Martin reported a … Read more
The Texas health department reported 624 measles cases on April 22, a significant increase of 27 from the previous day. This marks one of the worst outbreaks of the childhood disease in the US. The majority of cases are concentrated in Gaines County, with 386 new cases reported. As of Tuesday, 64 patients have been … Read more
Azealia Banks has sparked controversy by claiming that Kanye West had a romantic relationship with late fashion designer Virgil Abloh. The 33-year-old rapper made the statement on social media after West revealed that he had an incestuous relationship with a male cousin in a music video. Banks linked West to several high-profile men, including Elon … Read more
A federal jury has ruled against former US Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin in her defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, ending an eight-year legal battle. The 2017 editorial published by The Times mistakenly linked Palin’s campaign map to a mass shooting and sparked widespread criticism of the Republican vice presidential nominee. Palin claims … Read more
A recently discovered green comet has likely broken apart after passing close to the sun. The comet, designated C/2025 F2, was visible through telescopes and binoculars for a few weeks with its bright tail but is now fading fast. Scientists say it’s possible that the comet didn’t survive its trip past the sun and will … Read more
Lady Gaga has announced four new tour dates in the Los Angeles area as part of her “Mayhem” Ball tour. The shows will take place at Inglewood’s Kia Forum on July 28 and 29, and August 1 and 2. The announcement comes days after Gaga’s headlining appearance at Coachella, where she performed eight years after … Read more
The Pittsburgh Steelers are on the cusp of finalizing their plans to acquire young talent for their roster ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. General Manager Omar Khan and head coach Mike Tomlin are pleased with the options available to them, having evaluated six picks. The team will start the draft with the 21st overall … Read more
The Colorado Avalanche’s perfect start to the playoffs was put to the test as they fell to the Dallas Stars in Game 2, 4-3. Despite holding a lead going into the third period, Dallas evened the score and eventually took the game winner in overtime. Colorado got off to a strong start with Nathan MacKinnon … Read more
The US has finalized steep tariff levels on solar cells imported from Southeast Asia, marking a key step towards resolving a year-old trade case. American manufacturers, including Korea’s Hanwha Qcells and Arizona-based First Solar Inc, accused Chinese companies of flooding the market with unfairly cheap goods. The International Trade Commission will vote in June on … Read more
A new report on cancer in the US shows a steady decline in overall deaths from 2001 to 2022, thanks to decreasing tobacco use and improvements in treatment. However, incidence rates among certain groups are rising, highlighting the need for continued efforts to address health disparities. According to the 2024 Annual Report to the Nation … Read more