A recent period of strong solar flares is expected to gradually decline over the coming weeks and months, according to scientists. The most powerful eruption of 2025 so far was observed last week by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory and the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The X2.7 flare caused a brief “degraded communications” … Read more
Toronto Maple Leafs player Mitch Marner has been leaving clues that his time with the team may be coming to an end. With the season over, Marner did not declare his intention to stay or leave, fueling speculation about his future. The 28-year-old winger’s free agency is a major concern for the organization. In the … Read more
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has significantly reduced its public communication efforts, leaving experts warning that this could compromise American health. Since January 2025, the agency has largely stopped sharing updates on emerging diseases and outbreaks through newsletters, social media channels, and health alerts. Historically, the CDC shared critical information with … Read more
Universal Orlando’s long-awaited Epic Universe theme park is finally opening its gates on May 22, marking a significant milestone in the Florida tourism industry. The fourth addition to the Universal Orlando portfolio, Epic Universe will transport visitors into beloved worlds such as Harry Potter, Super Mario, and “How to Train Your Dragon.” Located southwest of … Read more
A person who attended a Shakira concert at MetLife Stadium on May 15 is believed to have spread measles, according to health officials. Anyone who was at the stadium between 7:30 p.m. and 1 a.m. may have been exposed to the virus. Measles symptoms can include a high fever, cough, runny nose, watery red eyes, … Read more
Indian writer Banu Mushtaq has made history by becoming the first author writing in Kannada to win the prestigious International Booker Prize for her short story anthology “Heart Lamp”. The judges praised her characters as “astonishing portraits of survival and resilience”. Mushtaq’s book captures the hardships faced by Muslim women living in southern India, a … Read more
Cowboys wide receivers CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens are hitting the ground running together, building a strong relationship on and off the field. The duo has been training together since Lamb’s second year in the NFL and is now putting their chemistry to the test as teammates. Lamb, who was one of the first to … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall for cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers due to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened over 20 people in multiple states. The affected cucumbers were distributed nationwide, including California, Kansas, New York, and other states. According to the FDA, the outbreak is linked to Salmonella … Read more
The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted 817 points, or 1.9%, on Wednesday as bond yields surged amid deficit concerns over a tax cut bill in the US House of Representatives. The sell-off coincided with a spike in 10-year Treasury yields, reaching their highest level since February. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that President Trump’s tax … Read more
The Enhanced Games, an alternative Olympics for athletes using performance-enhancing drugs, have announced their first competition. The event will take place at Resorts World Las Vegas from May 21-24, 2026. Athletes competing in the games can use banned substances like testosterone and steroids if they are prescribed by a doctor and taken at safe levels. … Read more