Western Michigan Looks to Make History with UMass in Frozen Four Bid

FARGO, N.D. — Western Michigan University’s men’s hockey team is set to face off against UMass on Saturday night at Scheels Arena, with the winner advancing to the Frozen Four in St. Louis, Mo. This would be the Broncos’ first appearance in the tournament. The team has been playing consistently well, leading the nation with … Read more

Infants as Young as One Form Memories, Challenge Infant Amnesia Theory

A groundbreaking brain-scanning study has revealed that babies as young as one year old can form memories. The research published today in Science challenges the long-held theory of infantile amnesia, which suggests that infants cannot remember their early years due to difficulties recalling memories. According to co-author Tristan Yates, a neuroscientist at Columbia University, the … Read more

Fintech Entrepreneur Charlie Javice Convicted of $175M Fraud

A US federal jury has convicted fintech entrepreneur Charlie Javice of four counts of conspiracy and fraud, with the pair tricking JPMorgan Chase out of $175 million in 2021. The conviction comes after a six-month trial. Prosecutors are now seeking to require Javice to wear an ankle monitor before her sentencing on July 26. However, … Read more

Sugary Drinks Linked to Higher Risk of Oral Cancer

A recent study suggests that consuming sugary drinks may increase the risk of oral cancer, with women who drank one or more sugary drinks daily being 4.87 times more likely to develop the disease than those who consumed fewer than one sugary drink per month. Researchers from the University of Washington analyzed data from over … Read more

Plant-Based Diet Linked to Healthy Aging

A new study by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, and University of Montreal found that maintaining a healthy diet rich in plant-based foods, with moderate inclusion of healthy animal-based foods, is linked to a higher likelihood of healthy aging. The study examined the midlife diets and health outcomes … Read more

SpaceX Crew Prepares for History-Making Polar Orbit Mission

SpaceX has completed a static fire test of its Falcon 9 rocket in preparation for the Fram2 mission, set to launch on Monday, March 31. The four-person crew will make history by flying in a polar orbit, marking the first time astronauts have done so. The crew, led by Malta resident Chun Wang, includes Vehicle … Read more

Ethereum Gains Ground on Bitcoin Amid Crypto Boom

Vitalik Buterin’s vision for Ethereum is finally paying off as the cryptocurrency gains ground on its long-standing rival, Bitcoin. The Ethereum founder’s techno-utopian ideas have helped shape the cryptocurrency landscape, leaving Bitcoin in the dust. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-29/crypto-s-trumpian-embrace-is-leaving-bitcoin-s-big-rival-behind

King Charles III’s Health Update Amid Ongoing Cancer Battle

King Charles III, 76, has been hospitalized briefly for side effects from cancer treatment and canceled public appointments on Friday, a small setback in his yearlong battle with an undisclosed type of disease. The monarch had undergone chemotherapy and was making progress before the recent hospitalization. The royal family has weathered a challenging period since … Read more

MSU Faces Auburn in Elite 8 Showdown

Michigan State takes on Auburn in the Elite Eight of March Madness, with Tom Izzo’s Spartans looking to advance to their ninth Final Four. The game is predicted to be a defensive battle between the two veteran coaches, with both teams having strong defensive capabilities. Five Free Press experts predict different outcomes for the game, … Read more