DF Israeli forces have carried out several new drone and artillery strikes in southern Lebanon, putting further strain on a tenuous 6-day-old ceasefire with Hezbollah. The attacks come as Israeli officials threatened to expand attacks on Lebanon if the ceasefire collapses. Lebanese health authorities confirmed one person was killed by an Israeli drone strike in the … Read more
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The United States is expected to see a minimal increase in life expectancy over the next few decades, according to researchers at the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). The forecasted increase from 78.3 years in 2022 to 80.4 years in 2050 highlights an “alarming trajectory of health challenges” facing the … Read more
Chi-Chi’s, the beloved Mexican chain that filed for bankruptcy in 2003, is making a comeback. Michael McDermott, son of founder Marno McDermott, has struck an agreement with Hormel Foods to open new locations starting next year. The restaurants will be updated versions of the classic Chi-Chi’s, reflecting the brand’s strong legacy and spirit. According to … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has reiterated his pledge to block the sale of US Steel to a Japanese company, Nippon Steel. The deal, worth $14.9 billion, was expected to create thousands of jobs and invest billions in the local economy. Trump made the announcement on Truth Social, stating that he would “block this deal from happening” … Read more
BLACKPINK’s Rosé has released her highly-anticipated solo debut album, ‘rosie’, alongside a music video for its lead single, ‘toxic till the end’. The Australian-Korean singer dropped the album on December 6 and followed it up with the visual for the song just days later. The music video takes inspiration from Gilmore Girls, portraying a toxic … Read more
Researchers have found that slingshot spiders, also known as ray spiders, use sound to catch prey. These tiny arachnids release their specially designed webs when they detect the approach of an insect, even if it doesn’t touch the web. Scientists Saad Bahmla and Todd Blackledge discovered this unique technique in 2021 while studying the spiders’ … Read more
Bitcoin’s price surged above $100,000 on Wednesday, with shares of companies related to the cryptocurrency also experiencing significant swings. The rally was fueled in part by President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement that he would appoint Paul Atkins, a crypto enthusiast and former SEC Commissioner under George W. Bush, as the new head of the Securities and … Read more
This year’s top albums from the Associated Press Music Writers showcase incredible talent and genre-bending innovation. From Beyoncé’s country-infused masterpiece “Cowboy Carter” to Billie Eilish’s experimental pop opus “Hit Me Hard and Soft,” these artists are pushing boundaries and redefining their genres. Beyoncé’s “Act ll: Cowboy Carter” stands out for its unflinching exploration of Black … Read more
A synagogue in Melbourne was set on fire early Friday morning, with two masked suspects still at large. The attack, condemned by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as an act of antisemitism, has left worshippers shaken and raised concerns about rising hate crimes. The Adass Israel Synagogue, which holds overnight prayers, was targeted around 4 a.m. … Read more