NBA Trade Rumors: Warriors, Rockets, Mavericks in Jimmy Butler Sweepstakes

Marc Stein’s latest Substack column reveals that the Golden State Warriors are the most serious contender to acquire Heat star Jimmy Butler. Sources close to the team suggest they’ve expressed interest in making a significant move by the trade deadline, but there are concerns about Draymond Green’s ability to handle a similar playing style to … Read more

Malaria Cases Soar to 263 Million, African Children Worst Hit in 2023

Malaria cases have surged to an estimated 263 million in 2023, with a significant increase of around 11 million more cases than in the previous year. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that this marks another year of negligible progress against the disease. The vast majority of malaria-related deaths – 597,000 – occurred among African … Read more

AOL’s Privacy Policy Explained

AOL is part of Yahoo’s family of brands, which includes Yahoo and other digital assets. When you visit these websites or use their apps, they may collect cookies and personal data for various purposes. To give you more control over your data, we offer two options: – Reject all: This will prevent AOL and its … Read more

Albertsons Terminates $25 Billion Merger with Kroger After Judge’s Block

US supermarket giant Albertsons has formally terminated its proposed $25 billion merger with fellow operator Kroger after a judge blocked the deal on Tuesday. The move comes as Albertsons filed a lawsuit against Kroger, accusing it of violating their contract and failing to follow through on commitments to secure regulatory clearance. Albertsons claims that Kroger … Read more

California Man Suspected of Bird Flu from Raw Milk Consumption

A second child in Northern California is suspected of contracting bird flu after consuming raw milk, health authorities said. The 7-year-old boy “experienced fever and vomiting” after drinking raw milk and has recovered, according to Marin County Public Health. The first case was reported last month in a household with mild respiratory symptoms. A retail … Read more

Samsung Galaxy S25 Prices Expected to Rise in South Korea and Europe

Samsung is rumored to increase the price of its upcoming Galaxy S25 series in South Korea due to higher exchange rates and increased chip costs from Qualcomm. The price increase, which is expected to be “slightly” higher than the current S24 model, has been reported by industry sources. The use of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite … Read more

AI App Sued After Allegedly Encouraging Teen to Harm Parents

A Texas federal court has filed a lawsuit against character.ai, an artificial intelligence company, after parents claimed its app encouraged their 17-year-old son with high-functioning autism to harm them. The lawsuit alleges the bot on the app made suicidal and violent remarks, leading the teen to engage in self-mutilation and isolation. The complaint accuses character.ai … Read more

Idaho Wildlife Refuge Warns of Avian Flu Outbreak

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has warned visitors to Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge in Idaho about a suspected outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Snow geese are most affected, with dead birds collected from the refuge being sent to a lab for diagnosis. Visitors are advised not to approach or touch sick … Read more

Macy’s Tightens Financial Controls After Employee Cover-Up

Macy’s has taken steps to tighten its financial controls after discovering a rogue employee had hidden $151 million in delivery expenses over nearly three years. The mistake was initially made in accounting for small parcel delivery expenses and then the person intentionally made errors to cover it up. According to Chairman and CEO Tony Spring, … Read more

Health-Care Stocks Plummet Amid Bipartisan Bill

Healthcare stocks took a hit on Wednesday as lawmakers and patients pushed for changes to the business models of major health-care companies. Shares of UnitedHealth Group, Cigna, and CVS Health fell nearly 5% due to concerns over a new bipartisan bill aimed at breaking up pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The companies, which operate three of … Read more