Kelly Clarkson’s Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock Dies at 48

Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband, talent manager Brandon Blackstock, has died at the age of 48 after a three-year battle with cancer. The news was announced on Thursday by Starstruck Entertainment, where Blackstock served as an executive. Blackstock managed several high-profile clients in the country music world, including Blake Shelton and Rascal Flatts. He is also the … Read more

JPMorgan Warns Treasury Curve Could Sharply Rise Under New Fed Pick

US Treasury curve could steepen if President Trump’s choice for Federal Reserve governor is confirmed, according to strategists at JPMorgan Chase & Co. The spread between 5- and 30-year yields widened after the appointment of Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Stephen Miran as a potential new Fed governor. This follows earlier reports that Governor Christopher … Read more

Summer Surge: Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Spreads Across US

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is making a summer comeback in the United States, with doctors reporting a surge in cases among children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that outbreaks of the illness tend to peak during the warmer months. As of August 1, 127 outbreaks have been reported statewide in … Read more

Panthers’ Preseason Snap Counts and Coaching Decisions

The Carolina Panthers kicked off their 2024 preseason with a 30-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns, but despite the defeat, head coach Andy Dalton’s coaching decisions and snap counts provided valuable insight into the team’s depth chart. Here’s what stood out from the numbers. Quarterback Bryce Young had a promising performance, throwing for one touchdown … Read more

“Southeastern US Sees Rise in Flesh-Eating Bacteria Deaths”

The southeastern US is experiencing a rise in deaths from Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria that thrives in warm seawater. At least five people have died in Florida, four in Louisiana, and one in North Carolina due to infections that can cause necrotizing wounds. According to the state’s health departments, 16 cases have been reported in … Read more

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NOAA Relying on Private Companies for Weather Data Amid Staffing Cuts

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is increasingly relying on private companies to supplement its weather forecasting capabilities due to deep staffing cuts. This shift has raised concerns among former officials and meteorologists about the potential risks of privatizing critical data assets. Private companies such as WindBorne Systems, Sofar Ocean, Tomorrow.io, Black Swift Technologies, … Read more

Varnish Cache Server Returns “Access Denied” Error for Certain Users

A security issue has been identified with a varnish cache server, resulting in an “access denied” error. The problem occurs when users attempt to access certain resources or pages that are cached by the server. The error message is returned along with details, including: – A unique identifier (cache-bos4682-BOS) assigned to the request – Timestamp … Read more

Trump Plans Historic Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac IPO

US President Donald Trump is planning to sell up to 15% of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-owned mortgage giants that stabilize America’s home loan market, in an initial public offering (IPO) valued at $30 billion. The White House has yet to finalize plans for the IPO, but if successful, it would be the … Read more