A new COVID-19 variant, NB.1.8.1, is spreading globally, including in the US, with under 20 reported cases as of late May. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that this strain is now the second most prominent in the country, at 37% of total cases. However, its presence in Wisconsin remains unclear. … Read more
A team of international researchers led by Yale Professor Priyamvada Natarajan will utilize the upcoming launch of NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to study dark matter, a mysterious substance thought to comprise most of the universe. The telescope’s advanced camera will enable precise measurements of gravitational lensing, allowing researchers to detect smaller dark matter … Read more
R. Kelly claims that prison officials gave him a near-lethal dose of medication while he was in solitary confinement, according to his latest emergency motion seeking release. The singer and his lawyer, Beau Brindley, are hoping for a temporary furlough due to threats to his life while incarcerated. Kelly alleges that the overdose occurred after … Read more
Genetic testing company 23andMe has been fined over £2.3m for failing to protect the personal data of more than 150,000 UK residents after a cyberattack in 2023. The breach exposed sensitive information including family trees, health reports, and postcodes. The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) found that 23andMe had inadequate security systems and failed to … Read more
Samsung’s One UI 7 update has brought numerous exciting features to its Galaxy S24 Ultra device. However, some of the most significant enhancements lie beneath the surface. In this article, we’ll explore six underrated features that transformed my daily experience with my phone. One UI 7 introduced dynamic widget resizing, allowing me to drag any … Read more
Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton played through an injury in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, with coach Rick Carlisle confirming that he’s not 100 percent. The star guard suffered a lower-leg injury that re-aggravated from Game 2 and was held to just four points in 34 minutes. Haliburton insisted on playing despite experiencing lower-calf … Read more
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have discovered an innovative method to detect cancer by analyzing genetic material in the bloodstream three years before a diagnosis. The study, published in the journal Cancer Discovery, analyzed plasma samples from a large Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study to identify risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. The team tested … Read more
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Fresno police arrested Scott Alvarado, 41, on Friday, June 13, 2025, in connection to the shooting death of Nicholas Bolanos, 33. The incident occurred near Griffith Way and Hughes Avenue, where officers responded at 6:51 p.m. following a ShotSpotter alert of six gunshots. Victim Nicholas Bolanos was found hunched over and bleeding from his chest. … Read more
The Federal Reserve is set to maintain its benchmark interest rate steady at its upcoming meeting on June 17-18. According to the CME Group’s FedWatch Tool, there is a likelihood of 99.9% that the Fed will keep the federal funds rate at its current range of 4.25% to 4.5%. This decision reflects the Fed’s cautious … Read more