A surge in US producer prices and a spike in Treasury yields have cast doubt on the widely expected Federal Reserve rate cut in September. Despite this, the S&P 500 remains near its high and is banking on a cut. A 0.25% cut remains the most likely outcome, but it’s no longer guaranteed. The stock … Read more
A year ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) and Africa CDC triggered the highest health alert for an outbreak of mpox, also known as monkeypox. The disease was spreading in several countries in Africa, and experts warned that the response has been an indicator of how poorly prepared the world is for a future pandemic. … Read more
The 2025-26 Premier League season is underway, and The Athletic is hosting a live predictions game. Each week, subscribers can join data algorithm, Oli, and six-year-old Wilfred in making score predictions for each match. For the opening weekend, we have five matches to pick from. Vaageesh, a Manchester United supporter from Chennai, India, will be … Read more
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will take on the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on August 16. The game is part of the team’s preseason schedule and marks their seventh all-time meeting with the Steelers. Pittsburgh holds a 4-2 series advantage over the Buccaneers in the preseason, but fans can still catch the action … Read more
Mpox cases in Africa are trending downward, but some countries have seen a rise in cases last week. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) reported that new challenges include exponential spread in Guinea and the arrival of clade 2b in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Sierra Leone has seen significant … Read more
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Dow Jones announces that clean energy stocks have surged, with investors optimistic about growth prospects. However, experts warn that market uncertainty may slow down the rally next week. The sudden increase in clean energy shares has caught many off guard, raising questions about sustainability and long-term performance. As investor confidence wavers, it remains to be … Read more
Apple has announced a software update that will re-implement the ability to measure blood oxygen levels, also known as pulse oximetry, on recent US Apple Watch models. This feature was previously removed due to a patent dispute with California-based medical device maker Masimo. According to Johns Hopkins, pulse oximetry can be helpful in assessing health … Read more
A spectacular “ghostly” spiral light was recently spotted across the night sky in several US states as part of the Perseid meteor shower. The phenomenon, triggered by a rocket reentry, has left experts uncertain about its exact origin. The spiral appeared in at least 10 states, including Maryland, New York, and Illinois, between 10:30 p.m. … Read more
A rare brain-eating amoeba infection has been confirmed in a Missouri resident who may have contracted the illness while water-skiing in the Lake of Ozarks. The unidentified adult is currently hospitalized in intensive care and being treated for primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), a deadly infection caused by Naegleria fowleri. The patient’s exposure to the amoeba … Read more