Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing intense domestic pressure amidst the ongoing war in Gaza. On Monday, he appeared in court for the latest session of his years-long corruption trial, denying charges of granting regulatory favors to businessmen in exchange for bribes and positive news coverage. Meanwhile, police officers questioned Netanyahu about a new … Read more
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has cancelled dozens of grants focused on preventing new HIV infections and expanding access to care, sparking concern among scientists that the move will hinder progress towards eliminating the epidemic in the United States. At least 145 grants, worth nearly $450m, have been terminated since March. The cuts, which … Read more
Actors Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell joined forces with John Stamos over the weekend at two popular Dallas restaurants, Joe Leo Fine Tex Mex and Hudson House. The trio enjoyed a meal and “got their Tex Mex fix” according to co-founder Kyle Noonan. The evening came after attending the wedding of Glen’s sister Leslie Powell. … Read more
Getting enough quality sleep is crucial for overall health, including preventing the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. A recent study found that not spending sufficient time in deep stages of sleep – slow-wave and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep – may hasten brain deterioration associated with Alzheimer’s. Experts say adults should aim to spend 20-25% of … Read more
Major streaming services have faced criticism for their geo-blocking policies, which restrict access to content based on a user’s location. The practice has been widely criticized as restrictive and unfair, particularly when it comes to popular titles. The issue is often sparked by new releases or popular shows, which may not be available in certain … Read more
The US government is using a checklist of unreliable indicators to identify Venezuelan men as members of the gang Tren de Aragua and subject them to removal under the Alien Enemies Act, according to immigrant-rights advocates. The checklist was revealed in court filings in a case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), which … Read more
The European Space Agency (ESA) has officially ended communication with its 11-year-old galaxy mapping spacecraft, Gaia. The decision was made due to the depletion of cold gas propellant needed for continuous scanning of the sky. Gaia’s primary mission was to create a three-dimensional map of the Milky Way galaxy by measuring the positions and motions … Read more
WWE Superstar Bianca Belair recently shared an update on her Instagram account regarding her upcoming match against Rhea Ripley for the Women’s World Title. The match, which is set to take place tomorrow on WWE Raw, has significant implications for WrestleMania 41. Rhea Ripley challenges Iyo Sky for the Women’s World Title, with the winner … Read more
The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a thrilling 123-104 comeback victory over the Detroit Pistons, fueled by a second-quarter eruption that left seven players ejected from both teams. The raucous crowd at Target Center played a significant role in shifting momentum towards the Wolves. A brawl broke out after Naz Reid was fouled driving to the hoop, … Read more
The Trump administration announced that it will review billions of dollars in federal funding to Harvard University over concerns about antisemitism on campus. This move follows dramatic cuts at Columbia University, where the administration said the school was not doing enough to protect Jewish students. Harvard officials have taken steps to address complaints of antisemitism … Read more