Mortgage rates fell to their lowest level since October, with Freddie Mac’s latest survey showing an average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.58%. This marks a decrease from last week’s reading of 6.63%. According to Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist, the decline in mortgage rates is boosting purchase application activity as … Read more
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is reportedly going to be the first foldable phone to receive an IP68 rating, offering dust and water protection that surpasses its competitors. If confirmed, this would be a significant upgrade over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, which only boasts an IP48 rating. An IP68 rating means the phone … Read more
The director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently stated that funding for mRNA vaccine development is being cut due to a lack of public trust. However, critics argue that this approach is misguided and fails to acknowledge the critical role mRNA vaccines played in saving millions of lives during the pandemic. Former NIH … Read more
Liverpool won their Premier League season opener against Bournemouth with a convincing 4-2 victory, as new signing Hugo Ekitike scored a goal and provided an assist. Talisman Mohamed Salah also got on the scoresheet. The match was played at Anfield, where Liverpool paid tribute to recently deceased player Diogo Jota. The team’s players, backroom staff, … Read more
Artificial intelligence (AI) advancements are rapidly expanding in the United States, but a growing bottleneck is emerging due to inadequate power infrastructure. The situation is starkly different in China, where energy availability is considered a “solved problem.” According to David Fishman, a Chinese electricity expert, China’s deliberate overbuilding and investment in its power sector have … Read more
Democratic Whip Katherine Clark referred to Israel’s offensive in Gaza as a “genocide” during a forum, sparking widespread criticism and calls for action. The statement has drawn attention from 2028 presidential hopefuls, who are facing scrutiny over their stances on the conflict. Clark’s characterization was echoed by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who warned that … Read more
A study on a recent deadly Myanmar earthquake suggests that the San Andreas fault in California could unleash an earthquake unlike any seen before. Researchers analyzed data from the March 2023 earthquake, which killed over 5,000 people and caused widespread destruction, to understand how similar faults behave. The study found that the Sagaing Fault, responsible … Read more
The 2025-26 Premier League season kicked off with an exciting home game at Anfield, where Liverpool faced off against Bournemouth. The Reds began strong, taking a 2-0 lead thanks to Hugo Ekitike’s goal and Cody Gakpo’s assist. However, the Cherries mounted a swift comeback, with Antoine Semenyo scoring twice in quick succession to level the … Read more
Japan marked the 80th anniversary of its World War II surrender, a somber occasion that saw Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba express “remorse” for the first time since 2013. Over 4,500 officials and families observed a moment of silence in Tokyo’s Budokan hall. Ishiba pledged to pass on Japan’s wartime lessons to future generations, vowing to … Read more
The collapse of talks on a global plastic pollution treaty highlights the deep divisions between countries over how to tackle plastic waste. Environmental groups say that oil-producing nations, which make up the building blocks of plastic, have blocked efforts to limit plastic manufacturing and restrict the use of toxic chemicals. Despite years of negotiations, a … Read more