Villanova University has hired Kevin Willard as its new head basketball coach, bringing an end to a week-long search process. The decision was made after the university’s president, Rev. Peter M. Donohue, praised Willard for his vision and experience in guiding college athletics. Willard comes from Maryland, where he led the team to a 4-seed … Read more
A recent study has found that women consistently have more sensitive hearing than men across all age groups and geographic locations. Researchers led by Patricia Balaresque tested 448 healthy adults from 13 distinct groups in five countries, using a technique called Transient-Evoked Otoacoustic Emissions to measure hearing sensitivity. The results showed that women’s ears responded … Read more
A French far-right party leader is set to face a verdict on Monday that could impact her future in politics. Marine Le Pen, 56, and her National Rally party are accused of embezzling European Parliament funds between 2004 and 2016. Le Pen denies wrongdoing and faces charges of using EU parliamentary funds to pay staff … Read more
A Swedish journalist, Joakim Medin, was arrested at Istanbul airport over alleged ties to a pro-Kurdish group. The arrest comes as part of a crackdown on media workers covering Turkey’s largest protests in over a decade. Medin faces charges of “membership in a terrorist organization” and “insulting the president.” He is accused of participating in … Read more
Cloud computing company CoreWeave significantly reduced its public listing offering, slashing the valuation from $35 billion to $19 billion, amid a slumping stock market and growing concerns over artificial intelligence development in a slowing economy. The New Jersey-based firm initially aimed to raise $4 billion at its IPO but now expects to raise only $1.5 … Read more
A recent study found that taking acetaminophen may lead people to engage in risk-taking behavior, despite reducing feelings of fear. The research, conducted by neuroscientist Baldwin Way and his team at Ohio State University, involved over 500 university students who were given a single dose of the medication or a placebo. The results showed that … Read more
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has walked back a recent statement about Tesla’s stock performance, saying it was just a joke. The comments come as the FBI issues a warning against a string of violent attacks on Tesla dealerships and cars across the country. According to reports, at least nine states have been targeted since January, … Read more
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 struck Thailand, causing widespread destruction and fear among the city’s residents. The quake sent one building crashing to the ground, killing at least 11 workers and leaving hundreds more trapped under rubble. For many in Bangkok, a city known for its towering skyscrapers, the disaster has raised … Read more
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China’s government has launched a massive capital injection package, providing $72 billion in support for its biggest banks. The move aims to stabilize the financial sector amid economic uncertainty. The injections are part of China’s broader efforts to manage financial risks and ensure stability. Details of the injection remain scarce, but analysts expect it will … Read more