S&P 500 Reaches Record High Amid Nasdaq Slide

The S&P 500 reached a record high on July 22, 2025, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.4% due to AI stock selling. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 179 points, or 0.4%, and moved closer to its December record. Smallcap stocks posted strong gains in the rally. The tech-heavy index snapped its six-day streak of … Read more

COVID-19 Cases Rise in US Southeast and West Regions

COVID-19 activity in the US is increasing, particularly in the Southeast and West regions. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports a rise in early indicators, including emergency department visits and test positivity rates. Emergency department visits rose 10.9% from the previous week, with children under 4 experiencing greater increases. Test positivity rates … Read more

Lions Training Camp Takeaways: Gibbs Poised for Bigger Role

The Detroit Lions’ training camp is underway, and with it comes a new era of opportunity under the guidance of offensive coordinator John Morton. One player who’s likely to see increased action is third-year running back Jahmyr Gibbs. The team developed him further in the spring by having him work at various positions and through … Read more

Varnish Cache Server Returns Error 54113 and Access Denied

A technical issue with the Varnish cache server has caused an error (Error 54113) and access denial for users. The issue is related to a specific cache entry, ID cache-ewr-kewr1740067-EWR, which has been locked out due to a timestamp discrepancy. The affected system uses the Varnish cache server for its caching needs. Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/prospects-dealt-at-the-2025-trade-deadline

Lions Training Camp Opens with New Faces and Uncertainty

The Detroit Lions’ 2025 training camp has begun, marking a new chapter for the team as they look to build on last season’s success. With several key coaches and players departing, the road ahead is uncertain. However, head coach Dan Campbell remains focused on winning the franchise’s first Lombardi Trophy. The Lions have lost coordinators … Read more

Sarepta Halt Elevidys Shipments Amid Rare Gene Therapy Deaths

US-based gene therapy company Sarepta Therapeutics will pause shipments of its Elevidys treatment for rare muscle disorders after two teenage boys died from liver failure following the treatment. The US FDA had asked the company to halt the shipments earlier this week, amid safety concerns over a third patient’s death who received an experimental therapy. … Read more

158-Year-Old UK Trucking Company Collapses After Ransomware Attack

A 158-year-old UK-based transportation company has collapsed after a devastating ransomware attack. The attack, which was triggered by a weakly-guessed password by an employee, encrypted and locked the company’s operational data, leaving it with no choice but to pay a ransom of up to £5 million ($6.74 million). The company, Knights of Old (KNP), has … Read more

Scientists Observe Infant Exoplanet Forming Around 440-Light-Year Star

Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery around a young star 440 light-years away, potentially witnessing a planet come into existence in real time. The infant exoplanet, located in the protoplanetary disk of the 10 million-year-old star HD 135344B, is creating a complex spiral arm pattern. The discovery was made using the Very Large Telescope (VLT) … Read more

Boosting Brain Health with Vaccines?

Scientists uncover potential link between certain vaccines and reduced dementia risk. A new study on older adults has found that two vaccines – Shingrix for shingles and Arexyv for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) – may offer protection against cognitive decline. The research, conducted by a team from the University of Oxford, suggests that the AS01 … Read more

Target Changes Price Match Policy for Online Shopping

Target has revised its “price match” policy in response to a rough quarter, which saw sales decline 3.8% compared to the same period last year. The retailer now limits price matching to purchases made within two weeks of buying, instead of 14 days, and only applies to prices found at Target’s own stores or website. … Read more