Trump Urges Fed to Cut Interest Rates

US President Donald Trump has pressed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates, citing the need to boost consumer demand. In a recent tweet, Trump called for the central bank to act now, saying it would be a “PERFECT time” to cut rates and change Powell’s image as being “always late”. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-04/trump-pressures-powell-to-slash-interest-rates-ahead-of-speech

Vermont Measles Cases Soar Amid Low Vaccination Rates

Vermont is witnessing a measles outbreak, with 483 cases reported so far this year. The majority of these cases – about 97% – have been in unvaccinated individuals or those with unknown vaccine status. Health officials are concerned about the state’s low vaccination rates, particularly among kindergarteners. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) … Read more

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Meets with Allies in Brussels

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently traveled to Brussels, Belgium from April 2-4, where he attended key meetings with NATO Foreign Ministers and allies. During his visit, Secretary Rubio discussed pressing issues with various partners, including a shared threat posed by China. He also touched upon plans for this summer’s The Hague Summit. Rubio … Read more

Comedian Russell Brand Charged with Multiple Counts of Rape and Assault

British police have charged comedian Russell Brand with multiple counts of rape and assault, alleging incidents involving four women between 1999 and 2005. The Metropolitan Police in London allege that Brand raped a woman in Bournemouth in 1999, indecently assaulted another in London in 2001, and committed similar acts with two other women in London … Read more

Varnish Cache Server Returns Access Denied Errors

A series of errors, including Error 403 and Error 54113, have been reported by users with a Varnish cache server. These errors are caused by an incorrect configuration or an issue with the cache’s identity. Details of the error message reveal that it is related to a specific cache identifier, “cache-ewr-kewr1740064-EWR”. This suggests that the … Read more

Top Vaccine Regulators Leave Food and Drug Administration Amid Lays

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has seen a significant exodus of top vaccine regulators following the resignation of Dr. Peter Marks, the agency’s chief vaccine official. The departures have raised concerns about the agency’s ability to approve new vaccines and other drugs. Experts warn that the loss of experienced staff will leave a … Read more

Sleep Architecture Linked to Brain Atrophy in Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine has explored the relationship between sleep architecture and brain atrophy in Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers analyzed data from 270 participants who underwent polysomnography and MRI scans, finding that reduced slow-wave sleep and REM sleep were associated with smaller volumes in specific brain regions vulnerable to … Read more

Israel Strikes Syrian Bases Backed by Turkey

Israel launched airstrikes against two major military bases in Syria that were reportedly being used by Turkish forces, according to sources. The strikes occurred without warning and were aimed at facilities with ties to Iranian-backed militias. The incident has raised tensions between Israel, Turkey, and Iran, with potential implications for regional stability. No further information … Read more

US Tariffs Spark Global Economic Concerns

US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a series of new tariffs on America’s trading partners has sent shockwaves through the global economy, with many economists warning of a potential recession. The tariffs, which include a 10% baseline tariff on all goods imports into the United States and even higher tariffs on products from about … Read more