President Donald Trump has urged Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to slash interest rates by a full percentage point, despite a strong jobs report in May that showed U.S. hiring rose more than predicted. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a rise of 139,000 nonfarm payrolls, exceeding Dow Jones estimates for 125,000. Analysts were bracing … Read more
A US doctor has criticized the federal government’s decision not to recommend the COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant women, calling it a “tragedy” that puts their lives at risk. Dr. Linda Eckert of UW Medicine says pregnant women are more likely to develop serious symptoms from COVID-19, including hospitalizations and ICU admissions. She also notes that … Read more
Erin Patterson, a 50-year-old woman from Australia, is charged with triple murder and attempting to murder her in-laws after three of her guests died from mushroom poisoning at a dinner party. The investigation began on August 1, 2023, when Patterson’s estranged husband, Simon, asked if she had poisoned their parents-in-law using a dehydrator. Patterson claimed … Read more
Taurine, a conditionally essential amino acid involved in multiple biological functions, has been found to be an unreliable biomarker for aging. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) analyzed blood samples from humans, monkeys, and mice and found that circulating taurine levels often increased or remained constant with age. The study, published in Science, … Read more
Tottenham Hotspur has sacked manager Ange Postecoglou 16 days after winning the Europa League title in Bilbao. The decision comes amid concerns over injuries, tactics, and signings. The team’s poor Premier League form, with 17 losses in 38 matches, was a major factor in the sacking. Despite taking 78 points from their last 66 games, … Read more
Porsche has unveiled the 963 RSP, a street-legal version of its Le Mans Prototype racing car. The 963 RSP is a unique creation that combines the performance and technology of a racing car with everyday drivability. The 963 RSP shares many of the same components as the standard Porsche 963, including a twin-turbo 4.6-liter V-8 … Read more
Two asteroids pose a threat to our planet. One, 2024 YR4, has a less than 3% chance of colliding with Earth in the next seven years. However, another much larger asteroid, Bennu, is estimated to hit us between 2175 and 2199, giving it a 1 in 3000 probability. Bennu, discovered in 1999, is approximately 500 … Read more
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A major cocaine smuggling operation that used speedboats to transport drugs from South America to the Canary Islands has been dismantled by Spanish police. Almost four tonnes of cocaine, trafficked from Brazil and Colombia, was seized during a coordinated raid across Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, and Lanzarote. Authorities arrested 48 suspects, including a British national. The … Read more
The price of used cars decreased slightly in May, dropping 1.4% from April and remaining 4% higher than last year’s levels, according to Cox Automotive’s Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index. This comes as the national inventory of used vehicles plummeted by 10% to 2.8 million units, driven by cautious consumers maintaining their existing cars during … Read more