A summer COVID-19 wave is expected to peak in early September, according to experts. Jay Weiland, an infectious disease modeler, predicts the current surge will hit its peak around that time. Jenn Dowd, a professor of demography and population health at the University of Oxford, referenced Weiland’s prediction model in her newsletter. While experts caution … Read more
Key European leaders will attend a meeting at the White House on Monday, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to discuss peace prospects with US President Donald Trump. The format of the meeting marks a significant shift from Zelensky’s previous Oval Office encounter earlier this year. US security guarantees for Ukraine and “land swaps” … Read more
Google has confirmed that there’s an increase in hacking attempts targeting its users, with hackers stealing passwords to access accounts. This surge comes with a rise in “suspicious sign in prevented” emails, which are actually warnings from Google. The attackers use the security warnings to their advantage, trying to copy these emails to steal account … Read more
The Trump administration’s 50% tariffs on Brazilian coffee exports are set to have a ripple effect across the global coffee industry, with small businesses in the US particularly feeling the pinch. Stone Street Cafe’s managing partner Antony Garrigues warned that the extra costs could put his business at risk, especially since operating costs are already … Read more
Apple is expected to introduce two separate iPhone launch windows, with standard models shipping in the spring and high-end Pro devices following in the fall. This strategy aims to balance revenue, maximize media coverage, and improve production stability. By launching standard iPhones in the spring, Apple can capitalize on a significant sales boost after new … Read more
Donald Trump’s promise to free imprisoned Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai remains unfulfilled, nearly a year after he made the vow. Lai, 77, has spent over 1,600 days in prison on charges of colluding with foreign forces and sedition. Trump had declared that if he returned to the White House, he would free Lai from … Read more
The New York Times recently published an article highlighting six “myths” about Social Security, but unfortunately, it did more to perpetuate misconceptions than dispel them. As Social Security’s 90th birthday approaches, it’s essential to get the facts straight. Social Security’s trust fund is indeed running out of money, and by 2032, its reserves will be … Read more
Astronomers have captured a breathtaking image of two celestial wonders in the night sky over Chile’s Atacama Desert. The photo, taken by astrophotographer Petr Horálek, features the bright band of the Milky Way and the faint glow of zodiacal light. The Milky Way is composed of stars and nebulae, while zodiacal light is a diffuse … Read more
Apple is set to unveil its new iPhone 17 line-up, including the Air model, at a keynote event on September 9. Rumors suggest that the event will take place at the company’s Cupertino campus. The iPhone 17 lineup is expected to include the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro models, as well as the Apple … Read more
Gal Gadot, the Wonder Woman actress, has finally broken her silence on Disney’s commercial failure of Snow White. During an appearance on Israeli TV show The A Talks, she expressed her disappointment with the movie’s poor performance at the box office. Gadot revealed that despite having a positive experience working alongside co-star Rachel Zegler, she … Read more