DF Ohio State’s offense struggled to find its footing as Maryland dominated them in the Big Ten opener. The Terrapins’ explosive start set the tone, going on a 34-7 first-half run that left the Buckeyes reeling. Maryland’s defense stifled Ohio State’s offense, while their own offense sizzled, with guard Ja’Kobi Gillespie leading the charge with 23 … Read more
The European Space Agency (ESA) is set to launch its lightweight Vega-C rocket on Wednesday at 4:20 p.m. ET from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. The rocket will carry the Copernicus Sentinel-1C satellite to a Sun-synchronous orbit. Vega-C suffered a mission failure during its second flight in December 2022, resulting in the loss of … Read more
Taylor Swift’s tie-in book to her “Eras” tour has broken records, selling over 800,000 copies in its first weekend. The book was exclusively released through Target and launched on Black Friday. According to data from Circana, the company tracks around 85% of the print market, confirming Swift’s impressive sales. This achievement puts Swift in rare … Read more
Iranian authorities have allowed Nobel Peace Prize winner and prominent human rights activist Narges Mohammadi to leave prison for 21 days after surgery for suspected cancer, but her family says the decision is “too little, too late.” Mohammadi’s family claimed she has been left “unable to walk” and is in an ambulance on her way … Read more
A California farm’s distribution of unpasteurized milk has been suspended by the state’s department of food and agriculture due to a detection of bird flu in its products. The move comes after two batches of raw milk tested positive for the H5N1 viral strain, prompting a voluntary recall. According to Steve Lyle, a spokesperson for … Read more
South Korea’s police have launched an investigation into President Yoon Suk-Yeol for his recently retracted martial law declaration, amid opposition from lawmakers and a potential impeachment vote. The move marks the first time a sitting president in South Korean history has faced insurrection charges. If convicted, President Yoon could face the death penalty. The controversy … Read more
Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) have made a significant breakthrough in understanding stress resilience and depression. A study published in December 2024 found distinct brain activity patterns between resilient mice and those susceptible to stress-related complications. The research focused on two specific brain regions – the amygdala and hippocampus. The team, … Read more
Police say the shooting of Brian Thompson, 50, UnitedHealthcare CEO, appears to be a “brazen, targeted attack.” Three spent shell casings with words “deny,” “defend,” and “deserve” were found at the scene. The motive behind these words is unclear. New York City officials have launched an investigation and are urging residents to remain vigilant. Thompson … Read more
The United States has announced its roster for the inaugural 2025 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament. The team, led by captain Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs, features a talented group of players including Matthew Tkachuk, Adam Fox, and Charlie McAvoy. Goalie Connor Hellebuyck will be the starter, backed up by Jeremy Swayman and … Read more
A global money-laundering ring operating out of Moscow and Dubai has been dismantled by a joint operation involving UK, Irish, US, and French authorities. The ring allegedly laundered billions in cryptocurrency and cash for various criminal operations, including Russian ransomware attacks and street-level drug deals in the UK. Key figures sanctioned by the US include … Read more