Comedian Ruth Buzzi Dies at 88 with “Laugh-In” Legacy

Ruth Buzzi, a beloved comedic actress known for her wisecracking and wise sidekick roles on TV, has passed away at the age of 88. Buzzi’s iconic character Gladys Ormphby on “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In” remains a cherished memory for many fans. Her impact on comedy is still celebrated through comments from readers who fondly recall … Read more

Scientists Witness Historic Volcanic Eruption Along Mid-Ocean Ridge

A team of scientists on a deep-sea submersible witnessed the first-ever recorded volcanic eruption along a mid-ocean ridge, a chain of volcanoes that stretches over 40,000 miles around the globe. The observation, made in the eastern Pacific Ocean, marks a significant discovery in understanding the planet’s most fundamental processes. Researchers Dr. Andrew Wozniak and his … Read more

FDA Asks Back Some Fired Staff Involved in Funding Negotiations

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is asking some of its recently fired staff to return, three sources close to the matter said. The staff, who were responsible for critical funding negotiations with drugmakers, are involved in renewing programs that pay for the FDA’s drug review system. In March, Secretary of Health and Human … Read more

Brazilian Nun Becomes World’s Oldest Person at 116

Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, a Brazilian nun who holds the record for being the world’s oldest person, has passed away at the age of 116. She became the oldest living person in January after the death of Japan’s Tomiko Itooka, according to Guinness World Records (GWR). Born on June 8, 1908, Canabarro’s life was marked … Read more

Barclays Adjusts Fed Rate Cut Forecast to July

Barclays has revised its forecast for the next interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve, pushing it back from June to July. The shift comes after a stronger-than-expected payroll report, which may have led economists to reassess their predictions. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-02/barclays-pushes-forecast-for-next-fed-cut-to-july-from-june

Times of Israel Website Down for Maintenance

The Times of Israel’s website is currently experiencing technical difficulties. The site is expected to be back online soon, but users are advised to wait until the issues are resolved before attempting to access the website. In the meantime, visitors can check for updates on the site’s social media channels or wait for an announcement … Read more

Comedy Legend Ruth Buzzi Dies at 88

Comedy legend Ruth Buzzi has passed away at the age of 88, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and unforgettable characters on the iconic series ‘Laugh-In’. Born in Rhode Island in 1936, Buzzi began her career as a cheerleader and later enrolled in the Pasadena Playhouse’s College of Theatre Arts. She earned an Actors’ Equity … Read more

Health Insurers Accused of Medicare Kickback Scheme

The US government has sued Aetna, Humana, and CVS Health over allegations of a massive kickback scheme involving insurance brokers and Medicare Advantage plans. The Justice Department claims that the three health insurers paid hundreds of millions of dollars in bribes to brokers in exchange for steering patients into their plans. This allegedly led to … Read more