Oil prices surged after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC+) announced a new production hike, marking the third consecutive month of increased output. The move aims to regain market share from US shale drillers and punish countries that over-produce oil. According to OPEC+, the group will increase production by 411,000 barrels per day … Read more
President Donald Trump has expressed a desire for foreign students to study in the US, despite his ongoing feud with Harvard University. In a White House news conference on May 30, Trump stated that he wants “great students” at American institutions but wants to exclude those causing trouble. The administration’s efforts to bar international students … Read more
SpaceX remains committed to sending humans to Mars next year despite recent setbacks with its Starship vehicle. The company’s CEO, Elon Musk, has announced an ambitious plan to establish a self-sustaining civilization on the Red Planet, which he believes is crucial for humanity’s future. Starship, the massive rocket designed by SpaceX, consists of two parts: … Read more
US economic forecasts have been defying gloomy expectations, with inflation at a four-year low and consumer sentiment showing signs of improvement. The stock market has also recovered from its recent lows. However, the positive news is being overshadowed by intensifying China trade tensions. President Trump has signaled that the US-China trade truce might be in … Read more
A recent study by Canadian kinesiology researchers has established a direct link between ultra-processed foods and poor health. The study found that consuming these foods triggers an inflammatory response similar to the one caused by contact with a pathogen. The researchers, from McMaster University, analyzed data from 6,000 individuals in Canada and discovered that people … Read more
Classical music fans are in for a treat as Johann Strauss II’s iconic piece, “Blue Danube,” is set to blast off into space on May 31. The Vienna Symphony Orchestra will perform the waltz live, accompanied by pre-recorded radio signals that will be sent towards Voyager 1, the most distant human-made object in space. The … Read more
Astronomers have discovered a newly analyzed radio image of a quasar called J1601+3102, which reveals twin lobes stretching roughly 66,000 light-years on each side. This find is significant because the quasar’s central black hole weighed about 450 million suns and was active when the universe had completed only about nine percent of its history. The … Read more
SSI recipients will not receive a payment in June, but their benefits will be paid out. This is due to the calendar’s scheduling system, which determines when payments are issued based on birthdays and holidays. About 7.4 million Americans receive monthly Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit payments, with about one-third also receiving Social Security benefits. … Read more
The Cracker Barrel 400 is set to kick off under the lights at Nashville Superspeedway this Sunday. The 400-mile race consists of three stages with a total of 300 laps, and each stage has a unique lap count – 90, 95, and 115 laps respectively. This year’s edition marks the fifth consecutive year the Cup … Read more
Moderna has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its new Covid-19 vaccine, mNexspike. The company’s existing vaccine, Spikevax, will continue to be available on the market. While the new vaccine is not being used immediately as a replacement for Spikevax, both vaccines will remain accessible to people in need of … Read more