US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently spoke at a key Asian security forum, focusing on regional defense issues rather than the ongoing trade war with China. However, other leaders found it difficult to separate Trump’s policies from their concerns about China’s growing influence in the region. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/06/01/asia-hegseth-china-shangrila-dialogue-security-summit-sides-trade
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is now available for purchase in the US, with no free storage upgrade offered as part of pre-orders ended. However, buyers can expect some discounts, including a $50 gift card from Amazon paired with the phone’s purchase. Compared to its variants, the Edge has a premium price tag, especially when … Read more
US Vice President JD Vance has announced a broad overview of what’s coming next for cryptocurrency at the 2025 Bitcoin conference in Las Vegas. His keynote speech outlined the government’s pro-crypto stance and highlighted several key initiatives. Last year, President Donald Trump attended this event, outlining major pro-Bitcoin policies during his 2024 campaign platform. Now, … Read more
Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania have made a significant breakthrough in treating aggressive brain cancer by developing an innovative CAR-T immunotherapy. This treatment targets two tumor proteins simultaneously – EGFR and IL13Rα2 – and has shown impressive results in clinical trials. Researchers introduced modified cells directly into the cerebrospinal fluid, significantly increasing treatment effectiveness. … Read more
Delta Air Lines has confirmed plans to resume nonstop flights between its Atlanta hub and Delhi, marking a significant return to operations in India since 2019. The airline aims to establish this route as one of its longest nonstops, spanning approximately 7,945 miles. The decision comes as part of Delta’s broader alliance with IndiGo, Air … Read more
A Class I recall has been issued by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for tomatoes sold in three states due to salmonella contamination, posing a “reasonable probability” of severe illness or death. The affected tomatoes were distributed by Williams Farm Repack LLC, which initially recalled them on April 30. The contaminated tomatoes were … Read more
Get ready for a chilling retelling of Mary Shelley’s classic tale as Oscar Isaac takes on the iconic role of Victor Frankenstein in Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation. The new teaser trailer, which premiered at Netflix Tudum 2025: The Live Event, gives us a glimpse into the filmmaker’s unique vision for the beloved story. Del Toro … Read more
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has terminated a $590 million award to Moderna for developing an mRNA vaccine against H5 avian influenza. The move comes amid rising H5N1 infections in the US, largely among agricultural workers, as well as animal outbreaks in other countries. Moderna received the contract in July 2024, … Read more
UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs Barber took an unexpected turn when Maycee Barber was medically cleared to compete after getting ready to make the walk, forcing her bout with Erin Blanchfield to be cancelled. The main card got underway with a unanimous decision win for Zachary Reese over fellow Dana White’s Contender Series alum Dusko … Read more
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority has announced that it will remove 64 Tesla Supercharger stalls from the toll road, citing a decision to use a single third-party provider for electric vehicle charging. The move is part of a plan to transition service areas to Universal Open Access EV chargers, which will be provided by Applegreen … Read more