A 41-year-old British Airways flight attendant, Haden Pentecost, has been sentenced after being found naked and under the influence of drugs during a transatlantic flight. He had admitted to performing an aviation function while impaired and was initially due to serve on a long-haul service in May. Before the flight, Pentecost told colleagues he had … Read more
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has postponed the release of a key annual report on consumer expenditures, citing staffing shortages and limited resources. The delay, which affects the accuracy of inflation data, is causing concern among economists. The BLS initially set the release for Tuesday but rescheduled it to a later date without explanation. … Read more
A newly discovered fossil of an ancient arthropod named Youti yuanshi is providing researchers with a unique glimpse into the early development of complex body plans. Found in China, the nearly 3-inch-long larva dates back around 520 million years and features preserved soft tissues intact. The team used powerful X-ray imaging to map internal anatomy … Read more
A heated debate has erupted over plans to honor Charlie Kirk, a Wheeling High School alum who was killed in a shooting at a Utah college campus. Two petitions have gathered thousands of signatures each, with supporters calling for recognition and opponents expressing concerns about his legacy. Kirk’s supporters argue that his impact on the … Read more
Former US Vice President Kamala Harris’ new book, “107 Days”, has landed with a thud among Democratic operatives. The memoir sparks controversy and backlashes as it features digs at fellow party members, frustrations with her warp-speed campaign, and criticisms of potential 2028 contenders like Josh Shapiro and Pete Buttigieg. The book’s release forces Democrats to … Read more
The 2024 college football season is off to a thrilling start, with some teams surprising fans and others disappointing. For the Longhorns’ quarterback Arch Manning, it’s been a tough year so far, with inconsistent performance on the field. Can he turn things around? The team needs better quarterback play to reach its full potential. Meanwhile, … Read more
The Trump administration is planning to charge investors multibillions of dollars for helping negotiate a deal with China to control TikTok’s U.S. operations, as part of a larger trend of lucrative government-private sector agreements. President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have approved a preliminary framework for the agreement. Source: https://www.wsj.com/business/deals/u-s-government-expected-to-get-multibillion-dollar-fee-in-tiktok-deal-685e3944