The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is warning residents and visitors about the ongoing risk of Valley fever, also known as coccidioidomycosis or “cocci,” which is caused by a fungus that grows in the soil and dirt. The risk remains high in 2025, particularly in areas such as the Santa Clarita Valley, Central Valley, … Read more
Israel’s military pounded Gaza City on Wednesday, killing at least 123 people in the last day, according to the Gaza health ministry. The surge in violence marked the worst death toll in a week and added to the massive fatalities from the nearly two-year war that has shattered the enclave housing over 2 million Palestinians. … Read more
A Premier League debut for two young players, Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitiké, at Anfield adds to the challenge for Bournemouth. The Cherries have lost three-quarters of last season’s backline this summer. Arne Slot voiced concern about the champions’ pre-season vulnerability, particularly in midfield. Liverpool, meanwhile, is expected to react quickly despite recent difficulties. The … Read more
Spain is under “extreme risk” from new wildfires, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has warned, as firefighters battle 14 major blazes. Temperatures are expected to reach 40C in the north coast, with over 1,500 sq km (579 sq miles) of land already devastated by flames. The heatwave has spread across southeastern Europe, prompting fires in Spain, … Read more
Apple is testing new features for its voice assistant, Siri, that could change how often iPhone owners look at a screen. The company is working on adding voice controls to non-Apple apps like Amazon, Instagram, and Uber. This means users may be able to shop online with just their voice or take and edit photos … Read more
AI Model Maker Cohere Sees $500 Million Boost to Its Valuation Cohere, a Toronto-headquartered artificial intelligence model maker, has secured an oversubscribed $500 million funding round, which has brought its valuation to $6.8 billion. This is a significant increase from its $5.5 billion valuation in 2023. Founded in 2019 by co-founder Aidan Gomez, one of … Read more
MMA fighter Bryan Battle’s week has taken a drastic turn after his middleweight fight against Nursultan Ruziboev at UFC 319 was cancelled due to weight issues for the second consecutive time. Battle missed the required weight limit by four pounds, sparking his removal from the card. The cancellation marks the third event alteration this weekend, … Read more
The National Football League (NFL) is continuing to investigate a domestic violence case involving Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins, despite prosecutors in South Florida declining to charge him with misdemeanor battery. Judkins faces potential disciplinary action under the league’s personal conduct policy due to allegations of domestic violence made against him. However, no formal … Read more
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War has aged remarkably well, with its 64-bit remaster in the Definitive Edition breathing new life into this beloved RTS series. The game’s foundation – unit cap, reinforcing units, strategic points, and the relic system – remains timeless, allowing players to engage in fun strategic scenarios that align with the story. … Read more
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has appointed Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, and André Hoffmann, Vice Chairman of Roche, as interim co-chairs of the board. This move comes as part of a strategic shift to address global challenges and promote sustainable growth. Larry Fink brings his expertise in investment management to the role, having led … Read more