WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu will compete in the 3-point contest at this year’s WNBA All-Star Game, according to her confirmation after Sunday’s win. This is Ionescu’s second appearance in the event and comes a year after she won it in 2023 with a record-breaking 37 points in the final round. She’ll face competition from Mystics … Read more
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes took to social media to celebrate the team’s decision to extend guard Orlando Smith with a multi-year contract. The move was seen as a surprise, given that many expected Smith to be one of the top free agents on the market. However, general manager Brett Veach deemed Smith too … Read more
France’s Prime Minister, François Bayrou, has proposed removing two public holidays from the country’s schedule as part of a radical plan to reduce its massive debt and balance its budget. The measures aim to cut €43.8 billion in spending and bring France’s deficit under 3% by 2029. Bayrou emphasized the need for collective effort to … Read more
A team of researchers has discovered a new species of sea spider living in the dark, freezing depths of the ocean. This remarkable arthropod has adapted to survive by harnessing methane from beneath the seafloor. The discovery highlights an unusual connection between these deep-sea creatures and their environment. Biologist Dr. Shana Goffredi shared her findings … Read more
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warned that the independence of the Federal Reserve is “absolutely critical” as President Trump’s allies push for Chair Jerome Powell’s resignation. The move comes after a $2.5 billion revamp of the DC headquarters, despite the central bank’s mounting losses. Dimon stated that playing with the Fed can have adverse consequences and … Read more
A new study of over 1.2 million Danish children has found no link between aluminum in childhood vaccines and an increased risk of 50 chronic conditions, including autoimmune diseases, allergies, and autism. The study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, looked at data from Denmark’s nationwide registry to investigate connections between aluminum exposure from … Read more
The Philadelphia Eagles are one of seven teams in the NFL that have never claimed an AP NFL MVP in the Super Bowl era. However, with quarterback Jalen Hurts and running back Saquon Barkley leading the charge, a breakthrough could happen this season. Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is another front-runner for the award. Entering … Read more
A leaked dataset from 2021 has revealed the unprecedented measures taken to relocate thousands of Afghans fleeing Taliban revenge attacks. The leak, sparked by an accidental mistake made by a British official, raises concerns over Britain’s security establishment and its response to data breaches. The leak, which occurred three years ago, led to the relocation … Read more
A four-person crew is set to launch on July 31 aboard SpaceX’s Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The crew, led by NASA astronaut Zena Cardman, includes fellow NASA astronaut Mike Fincke, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov. This will be Cardman’s first flight to space … Read more
President Trump’s plan to impose steep tariffs on imported goods could lead to higher inflation as prices rise in appliances, clothing, and furniture, according to new data showing a 2.7% increase in consumer prices last month. The latest reading of the Consumer Price Index has accelerated inflation, with economists warning that the president’s trade policies … Read more