A violent altercation broke out during the second joint practice between the New York Jets and New York Giants on Wednesday. The incident began when Will McDonald tackled Tyrone Tracy Jr., sparking tension with the Giants’ offensive line, including Greg Van Roten. The situation escalated as Van Roten and McDonald clashed, prompting rookie Marcus Mbow … Read more
The time-honored 15% tip for restaurant service may be making a comeback. New data from Toast, a company providing restaurant-payment systems, shows that customers are becoming less generous with their gratuities. In the second quarter of 2025, average tip amounts at full-service restaurants fell to 19.1%, the lowest level since Toast began tracking it seven … Read more
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is relaxing its regulations on diesel exhaust fluid levels, aiming to reduce sudden speed and power losses. Administrator Lee Zeldin announced this move at the Iowa State Fair, stating that the current system is “unacceptable” for small businesses. Most modern diesel engines rely on diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) to … Read more
A mysterious virus is spreading among cottontail rabbits, causing them to grow black, tentacle-like growths out of their heads. The disease, called cottontail papilloma virus or Shope papilloma virus, is spread by parasites like ticks and fleas. Experts warn against approaching or handling the infected animals due to the risk of infection spreading between rabbits. … Read more
President Donald Trump has announced the recipients of the 48th Kennedy Center Honors and will host the ceremony for the first time. The move has sparked widespread disapproval from readers, who fear the event will focus more on Trump than the honorees. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2025/08/13/trump-kennedy-center-honorees
President Donald Trump’s recent actions are unprecedented in American history and eerily reminiscent of centrally managed economies like China and Russia. By firing the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, appointing a MAGA loyalist with little experience to lead the agency, and threatening to sue the Fed chair, Trump is undermining the institutions that … Read more
Researchers from China have discovered a link between gut microbes and insomnia, suggesting that sleep habits may directly influence gut health and vice versa. The study, published in the journal General Psychiatry, found 41 types of gut bacteria to be likely causes of insomnia, while poor sleep was linked to reduced abundance of seven bacterial … Read more
The wife of South Korea’s jailed former President Yoon Suk Yeol has been arrested on corruption allegations, including bribery and stock manipulation. Kim Keon Hee was granted an arrest warrant by the Seoul Central District Court on Tuesday, citing her potential to destroy evidence. This is one of three special prosecutor probes launched under Seoul’s … Read more
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Investors are pricing in a high probability of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September, following a cooler-than-expected inflation report for July. The data shows that markets believe there’s a 96% chance of a base rate reduction. The Fed is under pressure from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and President Trump to consider a larger rate … Read more