Houston has advanced to the Final Four for the second time in five seasons with a dominant 69-50 win over Tennessee in the Elite Eight matchup. The Cougars’ strong defense, which set a new record for fewest points allowed in the first half against a top-two seed, limited the Volunteers to just 29% shooting from … Read more
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is set to marry his fiancée Lauren Sánchez in Venice this summer, despite the city’s ongoing battle with overtourism. The mayor of Venice has reassured locals that the billionaire and his bride-to-be’s upcoming nuptials will not cause disruption to residents or visitors. With 200 guests expected to attend, the event is … Read more
BBC correspondent Mark Lowen was deported from Turkey after reporting on anti-government protests sparked by the arrest of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. He had been in Istanbul for three days, covering the unrest, when he received a phone call instructing him to report to the police. Lowen spent seven hours at the police headquarters before being … Read more
Apple is set to revamp its iPhone’s Health app with a new AI-powered coaching feature in the upcoming iOS 19.4 update, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The feature will offer personalized health recommendations and videos from health experts to inform users about various health conditions and lifestyle improvements. For instance, if the Apple Watch tracks … Read more
Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update mocked nearly every Trump administration official involved in a scandal where attack plans were inadvertently shared with a journalist via a Signal group chat. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz added the publication’s editor-in-chief to the chat, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth detailed plans for an upcoming strike on Yemen. The … Read more
Amazon is offering the INIU 10,000mAh power bank for just $8.99 after applying a 10% discount coupon and promo code. This deal is a new low price, beating earlier offers. INIU power banks have solid reviews and are cheaper than similar Anker models. The 10,000mAh power bank can charge: * Nintendo Switch OLED: 1.9 times … Read more
Western Michigan won their first-ever Frozen Four berth with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Massachusetts in the West Regional final at Scheels Arena on Saturday night. The Broncos, led by head coach Pat Ferschweiler, edged out the Minutemen to secure their school-record 32nd win of the season and first-ever Frozen Four appearance. The game was … Read more
A Palestinian co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary “No Other Land” was attacked by Israeli settlers and detained by the army in the occupied West Bank. Hamdan Ballal, one of three Palestinians held, was beaten outside his home before being taken to a military base for medical treatment, according to fellow director Basel Adra. Settler attacks … Read more
Women have significantly more sensitive hearing than men across all ages, according to a recent study published in Scientific Reports. Researchers found that sex is the leading factor explaining differences in hearing sensitivity, with women exhibiting an average of two decibels more sensitive hearing than men. The study, conducted by Dr. Patricia Balaresque from the … Read more
Rockstar Games’ highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI is set to launch in the autumn with a price tag of $100. According to Michael Pachter, an expert analyst, this premium pricing strategy will not generate significant backlash among gamers. The upcoming game’s success can be attributed to its brand power and fan loyalty, which are … Read more