US stocks plummeted after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on imports, sparking concerns over the impact on global trade and the economy. The 10% tariff on imported goods and higher levies on products from 60 countries deemed “bad actors” triggered a broad selloff in stocks, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling almost 3%. … Read more
Four American soldiers who died during a training exercise in Lithuania have been bid farewell by thousands of people, including Lithuanian leaders and the US military. The four soldiers, part of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, were on a tactical training exercise when their vehicle went missing a week ago. The bodies were finally … Read more
A recent experiment on the International Space Station (ISS) has successfully produced miso paste, making it the first food deliberately fermented outside Earth. The “space miso” had a similar umami flavor to traditional miso but with a stronger roasted and nutty taste. Researchers from MIT and Denmark sent cooked soybean paste to the ISS in … Read more
A measles outbreak in 19 states has infected nearly 500 people, including eight in California. While many think that getting infected with the virus confers benefits on the immune system, doctors say this is not true. Instead, measles destroys the memory cells that provide resistance against other bugs and viruses. Even a mild case of … Read more
A pink moon will be visible in the skies of Iowa on Saturday, April 12, at 7:22 p.m. The term “pink moon” originates from moss pink flowers, also known as wild ground phlox, which bloom in early spring. This month’s full moon is considered a micromoon due to its proximity to Earth and will appear … Read more
Pittsburgh Steelers fans are eagerly awaiting news on Aaron Rodgers’ potential signing, but the waiting game continues almost a month into the new league year. Former teammate Ben Roethlisberger weighs in on the speculation, suggesting that Rodgers might still be holding out for Minnesota. According to Roethlisberger, Rodgers is likely waiting for Minnesota to make … Read more
A new case of measles has been confirmed in Snohomish County, bringing the total number of cases in the county to two within just over two weeks. This is the third case of measles in Washington state this year. The latest case was an infant who likely contracted the disease while traveling abroad. The health … Read more
Steelers President Art Rooney II has offered a cautiously optimistic update on the team’s pursuit of free agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers, inching closer to a potential signing. According to Rooney, “all signs are positive” so far, but the process is taking longer than expected. Rodgers, 41, was reportedly seen meeting with DK Metcalf in a … Read more
Universal Pictures has announced its highly anticipated adaptation of Homer’s classic epic poem, The Odyssey. Director Christopher Nolan is at the helm, with a star-studded cast including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and Zendaya. The film promises to be a cinematic masterpiece, shot using brand new Imax technology for the first time. With a 10-year journey … Read more
New York City’s pension funds are planning to sue Tesla, accusing CEO Elon Musk of causing the company’s stock price to plummet due to his actions as head of the Trump administration’s cost-cutting effort. Comptroller Brad Lander, who oversees the city’s five public pension funds, claims that Musk’s policies have harmed Tesla’s business and led … Read more