US egg prices have surged to a record high of $6.23 per dozen, dealing a blow to hopes of affordable eggs by Easter. The increase in the Consumer Price Index reflects rising demand and limited supply, despite wholesale prices falling in March. Industry experts attribute the price spikes to bird flu outbreaks that killed over … Read more
Val Kilmer, the legendary actor, has died from pneumonia according to his official cause of death. Released by the Los Angeles County Department of Health, the death certificate lists pneumonia as his immediate cause. Other underlying causes include acute hypoxemic respiratory failure, chronic respiratory failure, and squamous cell carcinoma of the base of the tongue. … Read more
Apple is considering boosting iPhone production in Brazil to avoid high import duties. The move comes after the US imposed new tariffs on imports from China and India. By assembling iPhones at its Foxconn facility in Jundiaí, Brazil, Apple aims to reduce taxes from 34% (China) and 26% (India) to 10%. This would save the … Read more
A recent study has unveiled a groundbreaking way to peer inside the inner ear using terahertz (THz) imaging technology. Led by Associate Professor Kazunori Serita of Waseda University, researchers visualized the mouse cochlea in stunning 3D detail, opening doors to non-invasive diagnostics that could revolutionize hearing loss treatment and even early cancer detection. Current traditional … Read more
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 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
PlayStation 5 Pro owners will get an enhanced experience in the upcoming game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, which launches on April 17th. Developed by MachineGames, the game is set to be a PlayStation 5 Pro Enhanced title, taking advantage of the console’s power to deliver higher frame rates, native 4K resolution, and advanced … Read more
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 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
A Los Angeles-area mansion built by actor John Stamos has hit the market for nearly $13 million. The Mediterranean-style home in Calabasas was constructed in 1992 after Stamos bought the property for $430,000 in 1991 and owned it until 2001. The current owners, Justin and Candace Aguilera, purchased the home in early 2020 for $2.95 … Read more