The COVID-19 pandemic is still ongoing worldwide, and a new variant nicknamed Nimbus is spreading rapidly in the United States. The World Health Organization (WHO) and US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are monitoring its spread. Nimbus, identified as NB.1.8.1, is a subvariant of Omicron and was first detected in January 2025. It … Read more
Iran’s fragile peace process may be about to hit a major roadblock due to an Israeli attack that sent oil prices soaring worldwide. On Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) plummeted 1.79%, largely attributed to increased oil prices following Israel’s drone strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. The latest attack marks a significant escalation in … Read more
Smart glasses are back in the spotlight, with tech giants like Google, Snap, Meta, and Amazon investing heavily in AI-powered wearables. The latest example is Snap’s upcoming “Specs” glasses, set to release in 2026. The renewed buzz around smart glasses stems from a combination of factors, including the limitations of smartphones and the growing appeal … Read more
The Dallas Mavericks have dodged a major bullet by denying the New York Knicks’ request for a formal interview with head coach Jason Kidd. This move has preserved stability and continuity, which is crucial for young star Cooper Flagg’s development. With Kidd at the helm, the team can focus on its future prospects. In contrast, … Read more
US President Donald Trump has proposed a “golden share” deal with Nippon Steel that could give the federal government substantial control over US Steel, a move that has raised concerns among investors and experts. The proposal, which was announced in an executive order on Friday, would allow the president to have a “golden stock” or … Read more
Microsoft’s plans for an Xbox handheld device have taken a hit, with reports suggesting it is “essentially canceled.” The Verge has confirmed that the company no longer intends to develop its own dedicated gaming console. Instead, the focus seems to be on collaborating with PC manufacturers like Asus to create next-gen consoles. Xbox president Sarah … Read more
Catcher Carlos Narváez hit a walk-off RBI single off the Green Monster in the bottom of the 10th inning, lifting the Red Sox to a thrilling 2-1 victory over the Yankees at Fenway Park on Friday. The game-winning hit came after Narváez threw out Anthony Volpe trying to steal third base for the first out. … Read more
Google is testing an innovative feature called Audio Overviews, which provides users with audio summaries of search queries. This new tool is designed to help users absorb information more easily, especially those who learn better through audio. The feature uses Google’s Gemini models and can be accessed via NotebookLM, a note-taking assistant. To generate an … Read more
Safeway and Albertsons workers in Estes Park, Fountain, Pueblo, and Denver will go on strike starting Sunday morning after nine months of negotiations failed to secure a new contract. The United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7 announced the limited-scale strike, which aims to give the public time to understand the issues workers face while … Read more
Two men, James Sheen and Michael Jones, have been jailed for their role in stealing a $9 million solid-gold toilet from Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Winston Churchill. The thieves smashed their way into the property and made off with the fully functioning 18-carat artwork, dubbed “America”, created by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan. Sheen, 40, … Read more