Country singer Morgan Wallen will not submit his music for consideration at the 2026 Grammy Awards, according to his team. This decision comes after a year where Wallen received his first-ever Grammy nominations, largely due to his collaboration with Post Malone on “I Had Some Help.” Despite being one of the best-selling artists in the … Read more
The New York Yankees have drafted Core Jackson, a shortstop who drew a swastika on the door of a Jewish student’s dorm room in 2021, despite his troubled past. The team conducted an extensive review and consulted with Jewish members before making the fifth-round pick. According to The Athletic, Jackson was chosen after a thorough … Read more
US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dismissed all members of a federal vaccine advisory panel in June, citing financial conflicts of interest among its 17 members. However, new research published in JAMA suggests that the percentage of financial conflicts of interest (COIs) among these members was significantly lower … Read more
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is exploring the possibility of the government taking an equity stake in chipmakers like Intel and TSMC in exchange for grants under the CHIPS Act, a plan aimed at reviving US manufacturing. The proposal, which has been met with skepticism from some experts, would give the US government a non-voting … Read more
Google has introduced its own version of “MagSafe” called PixelSnap, which allows users to attach magnetic accessories to the newly launched Pixel 10 series of devices. The company’s announcement comes nearly five years after Apple introduced its own MagSafe technology with the iPhone 12. PixelSnap enables users to attach wireless chargers, stands, grips, and other … Read more
The AFC West, once dominated by the Kansas City Chiefs for nine consecutive years, now boasts impressive depth entering 2025. Despite the Chiefs’ 15-2 season in 2024, their division wins came with a total margin of just 20 points. The Raiders, Broncos, and Chargers also experienced narrow losses to Kansas City last year. New head … Read more
A new report from Securing Antarctica’s Environmental Future (SAEF) highlights the need for strengthened governance in Antarctica, responding to emerging threats such as extreme precipitation events and potential militarization. The 131 experts involved across 40 countries warned of 10 emerging threats, including global disruptions like pandemics and geopolitical conflicts. According to SAEF Research Fellow Dr … Read more
Researchers have uncovered a possible connection between marathon running and colorectal cancer, finding that athletes who regularly participate in long-distance events may be at higher risk of developing potentially dangerous adenomas – precursor lesions that can turn into cancer. A study conducted by oncologists at the Inova Schar Cancer Institute found that runners had a … Read more
Tech stocks have been under pressure this week as investors adjusted their portfolios after a strong summer rally. The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.67% on Wednesday, while the broader S&P 500 dropped 0.24%. The decline comes despite tech-heavy stocks having steadily rallied in recent months, lifting the indices to record highs. Investors are taking a wait-and-see … Read more
Citi has defended its wealth head, who is under investigation into bullying allegations, after hiring a law firm to probe the claims. The bank’s decision comes amid growing concerns over workplace culture and misconduct. A source close to the matter said that Citi was taking the allegations “very seriously” and would cooperate fully with the … Read more