A statue of Confederate general Albert Pike has been toppled during protests and will now be restored and reinstalled by the National Park Service. The decision aligns with federal preservation law and recent executive orders aimed at beautifying the nation’s capital. However, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton plans to reintroduce a bill to permanently remove the … Read more
Apple’s next iPhones are set to launch in September 2025, with a possible release date of Sept. 12 or 19. According to reports, Apple may unveil the new phones on Tuesday, Sept. 9, or Wednesday, Sept. 3, due to the Labor Day holiday. The first week of September is less likely for the release due … Read more
The Denver Department of Public Health and Environment has confirmed its first human case of West Nile virus this season, while officials in Jefferson County have also reported three cases. Colorado has seen over a dozen cases of the virus so far, resulting in one fatality. West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in … Read more
US stock indexes slipped on Tuesday following a weaker-than-expected report on activity for US businesses, which raised concerns about the impact of President Trump’s tariffs on the economy. The S&P 500 fell 0.5%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 61 points and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.7%. The disappointing report, from Edgewell Personal Care, … Read more
Delta Air Lines’ use of artificial intelligence in its dynamic pricing model has raised concerns among frequent flyers like Jason Kao, who have built loyalty with the airline over years. Kao, a 34-year-old cybersecurity adviser, has often flown out of Raleigh-Durham International Airport and has accumulated rewards for his travels. However, as Delta increases its … Read more
Switzerland is facing potential US tariffs of up to 39% if a deal is not struck by Thursday, which could lead to significant price hikes for high-end products such as luxury watches, premium skincare, and chocolate. The US has a large trade deficit with Switzerland, totaling $38.3 billion in 2024. The US is a major … Read more
The stage is set for the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis, where the top 50 players will battle it out to secure spots in the BMW Championship. As of midday Monday, only Rory McIlroy is taking this week off, and he’s still a lock to advance to the TOUR Championship. Scottie … Read more
A bizarre solution to a difficult problem is working in southern Oregon, where wolves are being scared away from livestock herds using audio clips from the movie “Marriage Story”. The audio, featuring a famous row between Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver, was broadcast via drones with thermal cameras to spot any wolf at night. The … Read more
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison has been suspended for the first three games of the NFL season following a guilty plea to a wet reckless driving charge related to a DUI incident last year. The suspension is due to the league’s substance abuse policy, which acknowledges his use of alcohol in the driving incident. … Read more
A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in the Harlem area of New York City has claimed three lives and sickened at least 67 people. The cluster of cases is centered in five ZIP codes and officials say it’s not expected to spread to other communities. The outbreak began last week when one person died and 22 others … Read more