Alex Ovechkin Future in NHL Uncertain After Mistaken Email

Washington Capitals Forward Alex Ovechkin’s future in the NHL remains uncertain after an email to season-ticket holders mistakenly claimed his next season would be his last. The team has denied the claim, stating it was sent by a corporate sales employee. Despite this, Ovechkin had previously said he intends to play another season, which would … Read more

NBC Leads, Chicago Dominates, Amidst Shifts in 2024-2025 Ratings

NBC ranked second for broadcast viewership during the 2024-2025 season with 7.2 million total viewers. CBS topped the list with 9.1 million, followed closely by ABC at 6.9 million. Fox trailed behind with 4.3 million. Nielsen revealed rankings of popular shows after 35 days, considering on-air broadcasts, on-demand viewing, and streaming. NBC’s One Chicago universe … Read more

Ancient Genomes Reveal Hidden Asian Ancestry in Yunnan Region

Scientists have sequenced genomes from 7,100 to 1,400 years ago in Yunnan, China, revealing new insights into the cultural links between Tibet and South and Southeast Asia. The study found that ancient humans from this region had a previously unknown Asian ancestry, distinct from most present-day people living in East Asia. The 7,100-year-old individual’s genome … Read more

Far-Right Surge Sweeps Portugal with Chega Party’s Rise

Portugal’s anti-immigration Chega party has made significant gains, becoming the main opposition in parliament and shattering the country’s traditional party system. With 60 seats out of 230, Chega will lead the parliamentary opposition to the new government. This marks a turning point for Portugal, as it joins Europe’s growing far-right movement. Chega’s leader, Andre Ventura, … Read more

Canada Evacuates 17,000 Amid Worst Wildfire Season in Years

Canada is battling its worst wildfire season in years, with over 17,000 people evacuated from western Manitoba due to devastating fires. The province-wide state of emergency was declared by Premier Wab Kinew, who asked the prime minister for military aid. The climate crisis has made wildfires more frequent and intense, with 134 active fires across … Read more

Scientists Uncover Forgotten Island’s Secret to Global Cooling

A 200-year-old mystery surrounding global cooling in the Northern Hemisphere has been solved by scientists, who discovered that a massive 1831 eruption from Zavaritski volcano on Simushir Island triggered the phenomenon. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, found that ash from the eruption was found in polar ice cores … Read more

US Housing Market Slows Down Amid Rising Mortgage Rates

The US housing market is experiencing a slowdown, with pending home sales dropping 6.3% in April to their lowest level since September 2022, according to data from the National Association of Realtors. This decline marks a disappointment for the spring selling season, as high asking prices and mortgage rates are deterring potential buyers. The West … Read more

40% of Glaciers ‘Doomed’ to Melt by Climate Change

A recent study has found that nearly 40% of existing glaciers are already doomed to melt due to climate change caused by fossil fuel emissions. If global temperatures rise to 2.7C, the loss will surge to 75%. This massive glacier loss would significantly impact sea levels, leading to mass migration and devastating effects on food … Read more

Marijuana Use Linked to Increased Heart Risks

A new study by UC San Francisco researchers has found that chronic cannabis use can lead to significant cardiovascular risks, regardless of whether it’s smoked or consumed in edible form. The study, published May 28 in JAMA Cardiology, involved 55 people who regularly used marijuana and found that those who smoked had reduced blood vessel … Read more