A second power outage has struck the French Riviera region, just a day after a massive blackout in Cannes, leaving at least 45,000 homes without electricity. The fire at a substation in Nice is believed to have been caused by a malicious act, with police finding tyre tracks and a broken door. The mayor of … Read more
Memorial Day is here, marking the start of significant sales across various categories, including laptops. As a laptop expert, I’ve carefully curated five top picks that should be highlighted during this sale period. ZDNET’s recommendations are based on hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. We gather data from the best available sources to provide … Read more
NASCAR driver Kyle Larson suffered a disappointing day after crashing out of both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Larson, driving for Hendrick Motorsports, attempted to complete the historic “Double” but fell short due to two separate crashes. Larson’s Indy 500 crash occurred on Lap 92, when he spun and … Read more
Millions of Americans are experiencing a significant drop in their credit scores due to unpaid student loans. An analysis by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found that over 2.2 million borrowers saw their credit scores plummet by more than 100 points, and another 1 million faced drops of 150 points or more. This … Read more
Research has shown that creatine, a commonly used supplement for muscle building, may also have benefits for brain health. Studies suggest that creatine can help protect the brain from injuries and support cognitive function after traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Here’s what we know so far. Similarities between creatine and TBI biology make creatine a promising … Read more
Nike is set to increase prices on apparel, equipment, and footwear for adults starting June 1. However, children’s products under $100, Air Force 1s, and Jordan clothing or accessories will remain unchanged. The price hikes range from $2 to $10 for adult clothing, $5 for shoes between $100 and $150, and up to $10 for … Read more
A sperm donor who fathered at least 67 children across Europe has been found to have passed on a rare cancer-causing mutation to 10 of them. The mutation, known as TP53, was not linked to cancer when the donor was tested in 2008. An analysis by the European Sperm Bank confirmed that the variant is … Read more
Russia launched its largest aerial assault of the three-year war on Ukraine overnight, targeting key cities and regions with missiles and drones for a second consecutive night. At least 12 people were killed in the attacks, including children, and dozens more were injured. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rebuked the US for its “silence” on the … Read more
Meghan Markle recently surprised a flight attendant named Nina Vida by leaving her a heartfelt, handwritten note during a commercial flight. Vida shared the encounter on TikTok, where she revealed that serving the Duchess of Sussex was an unforgettable experience. Vida described Meghan as “so beautiful in person” and “so sweet.” The flight crew gave … Read more
Taylor Swift, 35, and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, 35, were spotted on a date in Florida as part of Kelce’s training ahead of the upcoming NFL season. Donna Kelce, Travis’ mom, has shown her support for the couple in the past, including attending football games with Swift. On Friday, May 23, Donna … Read more