NBCUniversal uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on its websites, applications, and services to improve your experience. This cookie notice explains how we use these technologies, your choices, and provides information about our privacy policy. Cookies are small text files placed on your device by us or our partners. There are different types of cookies … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is facing a significant talent drain as low morale pushes more workers to leave the agency. The erosion of experienced staff has compromised the agency’s work, with three months after losing 3,500 employees – 19% of the workforce – the situation shows no signs of improvement. Frustration among … Read more
Despite strong economic data releases, gold prices surged higher this week as geopolitical risks and sovereign debt concerns dominated investor sentiment. Spot gold traded at $3,271 per ounce on Monday morning before rebounding to a weekly high of $3,365 per ounce on Wednesday. Industry experts were divided on the outlook for gold prices, with some … Read more
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom, who called off their nine-year relationship in June, have been spotted together with their 4-year-old daughter Daisy and newlyweds Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez on the Italian coast. The group was seen soaking up the sun on a yacht before stopping for ice cream in town. The couple’s decision to … Read more
Scientists have discovered ancient rocks in northern Quebec that are over 4 billion years old, making them the oldest-known rocks on Earth. The Nuvvuagittuq Greenstone Belt (NGB) rock formation was first proposed as being 4.3 billion years old by geologist Jonathan O’Neil in 2008, but other studies and dating methods have put its age at … Read more
The Dalai Lama, Tibet’s spiritual leader, is set to choose his successor despite China’s efforts to intervene. The 90-year-old spiritual head has insisted that only his office will have the authority to appoint a new Dalai Lama, rejecting China’s claim to participate in the selection process. The choice of the next Dalai Lama involves ancient … Read more
The wait is almost over for those craving a new keyboard-equipped Android phone. The Unihertz Titan 2, a chunky but lovable device, has finally arrived on the scene. With its fantastic typing experience and comfortable design, this phone is sure to delight fans of physical keyboards. Unlike previous attempts at creating keyboard phones, the Unihertz … Read more
A severe storm dumped over 10 inches of rain on Central Texas, causing widespread flooding and loss of life. The National Weather Service (NWS) had staffing shortages at its local offices in the state, which experts say complicated forecasters’ ability to coordinate with local emergency management officials. The NWS was missing several crucial positions, including … Read more
The 90th birthday celebration for the Nobel Peace Prize winner and spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism caps a week of festivities. In his remarks, the Dalai Lama stated that he plans to reincarnate after his death, ending years of speculation about whether he would be the last person to hold the role. Thousands gathered in … Read more
Grigor Dimitrov’s heartbreaking injury struggles continued at Wimbledon, where he was forced to retire due to a right pectoral muscle injury while leading top seed Jannik Sinner 6-3, 7-5, 2-2. The Bulgarian player has now retired in each of his past five Grand Slam appearances. Dimitrov’s injury woes began 12 months ago at Wimbledon, where … Read more