Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora narrowly avoided controversy on Sunday when left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet threw 96 pitches into the eighth inning before being relieved by Chase Meidroth’s game-tying single. With a no-hitter on the line, Cora made the decision to let his ace keep going, ultimately allowing the Red Sox to escape with … Read more
Hungarian lawmakers have voted through a highly contentious constitutional amendment, sparking widespread criticism from human rights groups and EU officials. The amendment, backed by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his right-wing populist party Fidesz, restricts the recognition of two sexes and allows authorities to use facial recognition software to identify attendees at Pride events, potentially … Read more
The US dollar has fallen by over 4% against major currencies since April 1st, while ten-year Treasury bond yields have risen by 0.3 percentage points. This combination is reminiscent of Japan’s “triple yasu” loss in the 1990s, where a decline in stock markets, rise in bond yields, and depreciation of the currency occurred simultaneously. The … Read more
Best Buy’s Spring Sale has officially kicked off, offering significant discounts on a wide range of video games and VR headsets. The retailer is throwing its annual spring sale to celebrate the warmer weather, with some impressive deals that caught our attention. Gaming fans will love the discounted prices on popular titles like Silent Hill … Read more
Colorectal cancer diagnoses dropped significantly during and shortly after Hurricanes Irma and Maria, but late-stage diagnoses eventually exceeded expectations in Puerto Rico, according to a recent analysis. The study suggests that limited access to cancer screening services due to these disasters likely hindered timely CRC diagnoses. The researchers analyzed data from the Puerto Rico Central … Read more
The 68th San Francisco International Film Festival is set to run from April 17-27, showcasing over 150 films from more than 50 countries in the Bay Area and beyond. This year’s lineup includes a focus on LGBTQ-related films, with six queer narrative features, including the closing night feature “Outerlands.” The festival highlights the work of … Read more
Consumer confidence has taken a hit as unemployment fears surge to their highest levels since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a New York Fed survey released Monday. The probability of a higher unemployment rate in a year rose to 44%, up 4.6 percentage points from February and the highest level since April 2020. Expectations for … Read more
Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel announced on Saturday that starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava will not return to the team due to ongoing NIL contract discussions. Iamaleava’s decision comes after he missed practice on Friday morning and failed to make contact with coaches or his representatives. Heupel stated that “no one is bigger than” the … Read more
Egypt has presented a new ceasefire proposal to Hamas, offering half of Israel’s hostages for release in the first week. However, Hamas has rejected the plan, insisting that disarmament talks are not open for discussion. The senior Hamas official stated that any agreement must begin with an Israeli withdrawal and cease-fire, before considering disarmament. Hamas … Read more
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is set to face the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) antitrust trial on Monday, with key evidence pointing to allegations of anti-competitive practices. A 2012 email revealed that Zuckerberg suggested buying Instagram to “neutralize a potential competitor”, and another message showed he attempted to acquire Snapchat for $6 billion. The FTC aims … Read more