The PEPFAR program, launched in 2003 by President George W. Bush to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic, has been severely gutted under the Trump administration. The program, which has saved millions of lives for relatively little money, is now facing an estimated death toll of 70,000 people due to cutbacks. PEPFAR was created after game-changing antiretroviral … Read more
Katy Perry has spoken out about her current mental state after her nine-year relationship with Orlando Bloom ended. The singer met a quokka in Australia during her Lifetimes tour, which she said helped improve her mood. Sharing glimpses into her life on social media, Katy posted photos and videos that showcased her happiness, including dancing … Read more
Nintendo has announced that the first post-launch addition to its upcoming Switch 2 console will be a classic GameCube title – Super Mario Strikers. The game will join other titles like Soulcalibur 2, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, and F-Zero GX on the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service starting July 3. … Read more
The US housing market has taken a sharp turn downward, with new home sales plummeting 13.7% in May according to the US Census Bureau. The South led the decline, seeing a 21% drop, while the Northeast saw an increase. Experts warn that this trend is concerning, as it suggests that buyers are hesitant to enter … Read more
The US housing market continues to slow down, with home sales at historic lows due to economic uncertainty and high mortgage rates. Despite a 1.8% increase in pending home sales in May, the numbers remain record-low. Existing home sales fell year-over-year, marking the slowest pace since 2009. Home prices are rising at the slowest annual … Read more
US banking stocks are poised to rise as regulations loosen and dealmaking activity picks up. The easing of bank capital rules, stress test results, and quarterly earnings will likely drive shares higher. Historically undervalued, banks like JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. are gaining momentum. JPMorgan Chase, the largest US bank, recently … Read more
China’s 16th session of the 14th National People’s Congress Standing Committee concluded on Friday morning, marking the end of a significant meeting. A vote was held during the gathering, which resulted in Miao Hua being relieved of his duties as a member of the Central Military Commission. This move indicates a shift in leadership within … Read more
The NBA draft is often seen as a rite of passage for young athletes, but what if it’s not? Former Rutgers guard/forward Ace Bailey took a bold move during the 2025 NBA draft by telling a team in the top five to select him or else he wouldn’t show up. To everyone’s surprise, the Utah … Read more
Astronomers have discovered a vast cloud of energetic particles, dubbed a “mini halo,” surrounding one of the most distant galaxy clusters ever observed. The discovery, published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters, marks a major step forward in understanding the hidden forces that shape the cosmos. The mini-halo is located at a distance so great that … Read more
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir was arrested in Los Angeles on Thursday, charged with resisting arrest. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed the incident, stating that police were called to a scene where they found double-parked vehicles blocking traffic. According to TMZ, officers approached two men – Lenoir and teammate Marcus Cunningham – before … Read more