A new study reveals that beneath the American Midwest, a unique geological process known as lithospheric dripping is occurring, shedding light on the continent’s evolution. This slow, gradual mechanism involves blobs of molten rock coalescing in the upper mantle and eventually leading to thinning of the lithosphere. Geophysicist Thorsten Becker explains that this process helps … Read more
NHL.com senior writer Tom Gulitti is embedded in the hunt for history as he documents Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s record for most goals in NHL history. With Ovechkin four goals shy of breaking the mark, Gulitti shares his firsthand experience of witnessing the anticipation grow in each city the Capitals visit. Gulitti reminisces … Read more
Luca Guadagnino’s upcoming thriller “After the Hunt” follows a college professor who finds herself caught in a web of accusation, plagiarism, and dark secrets. When one of her star students accuses a colleague of misconduct, she must navigate the treacherous waters of academia and confront her own troubled past. With Michael Stuhlbarg and Chloë Sevigny … Read more
The Trump administration has announced a significant hike in tariffs on beer and aluminum imports, effective April 4. All beer imports will face a 25% tariff, impacting the $7.5 billion US market. The move also affects empty aluminum cans used in brewing. This new policy, which supersedes previous changes to aluminum tariffs, targets beer made … Read more
A pink moon and a meteor shower are just two of the four celestial events that will be visible in the evening sky in April. The Lyrid meteor shower is expected to peak on April 21-22, with the potential for up to 100 meteors per hour. The Lyrid meteor shower is one of the oldest … Read more
US stock markets are experiencing significant volatility today, following President Donald Trump’s announcement of new tariffs on imports from around the world. The president imposed a 10% tariff on all imported goods, as well as “reciprocal” tariffs on key trading partners. These tariffs are expected to have far-reaching impacts on global trade and economies. Affected … Read more
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is chasing a treble after beating Atlético Madrid 1-0 to set up a thrilling Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid on April 26. Ferran Torres scored the only goal in the game, sealing a 5-4 aggregate win and keeping Barça alive in all three competitions. With nine games remaining in … Read more
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The recent cuts in US funding for the global HIV response are causing widespread disruptions in HIV services worldwide. In Eswatini, a decline in HIV case identification and contact tracing efforts has been reported, particularly among high-risk populations such as men and young people. In Zimbabwe, the government faces significant challenges in filling the gaps … Read more
NATO foreign ministers will meet in Brussels on April 3-4 to plan for the upcoming summit in The Hague and address pressing security concerns. Secretary General Mark Rutte highlighted increased defense spending as a key priority, emphasizing its importance to the alliance’s future success. This comes ahead of Russia’s third anniversary of brutal actions in … Read more