US equities rose less than 0.2% at midday as investors remained optimistic about trade deals and inflation, despite falling consumer sentiment. Key losers included Applied Materials (AMAT), which missed revenue forecasts due to slumping sales in China, sending its shares plummeting. Cava Group also fell after delivering a disappointing full-year outlook, despite beating profit and … Read more
Hundreds of Starbucks workers in over 100 US stores have walked off the job in a strike against a new dress code policy. The Seattle-based coffee giant is revamping its brand with a simplified color palette, which has sparked outrage among baristas. The union, Starbucks Workers United, claims the company is not prioritizing staff needs, … Read more
New Jersey Transit locomotive engineers began striking early Friday, halting the rail service and affecting hundreds of thousands of commuters. The walkout, which involves 450 workers, started at 4 a.m. New York time with picket lines set up at major hubs including Penn Station in New York City and NJ Transit’s headquarters in Newark. This … Read more
A recent experiment conducted at Constructor University in Germany has put to rest long-standing rumors that 5G wireless signals pose a health risk to humans. In a sealed test, scientists exposed human skin cells to electromagnetic waves ten times stronger than the recommended limit for up to 48 hours, and found no significant changes in … Read more
A 21-year-old Ukrainian builder has been charged with arson over fires at Sir Keir Starmer’s private home and two other properties in north London. Roman Lavrynovych, who lives in Sydenham, faces three counts of arson with intent to endanger life. The charges relate to incidents on the same street, including a car fire and another … Read more
Scientists at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) have achieved something once thought impossible: turning lead into gold. However, this achievement is highly limited and unlikely to result in commercially available gold. CERN used its Large Hadron Collider, the world’s largest particle accelerator, to create gold by removing three protons from lead’s nucleus. This … Read more
Eating high-quality carbohydrates may be key to better health by age 70, according to new research from Tufts University. The study of over 47,000 women found that those who consumed more whole grains, fruits, and vegetables had a lower risk of developing chronic illnesses such as cancer and heart disease. In contrast, refined carbohydrates like … Read more
NBA star Jayson Tatum suffered a devastating Achilles tendon rupture during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on May 12. The injury left him visibly distraught and unable to put weight on his injured right leg, prompting an immediate examination in the locker room. This is not the first such incident in recent weeks, … Read more
Israel launched airstrikes on two major ports in Yemen, Hodeidah and Al-Salif, on Friday, targeting the Houthi terrorist regime. The strikes were carried out by 15 Israeli air force fighter jets and used over 35 munitions. According to the IDF, the ports are critical for transferring weapons and are a key part of the Houthi’s … Read more
A brand-new Nintendo store has opened its doors to the public in San Francisco’s Union Square, marking a significant addition to the revitalization efforts of the area. The store is part of the company’s plans to bring gamers together and create an immersive experience. San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie welcomed the new addition, stating it … Read more