Israel launched an airstrike on southern Lebanon, killing a Hamas commander named Hassan Farhat and his two children. The strike occurred in the city of Sidon, where Farhat was based. Farhat was identified as the target after being linked to a rocket attack on the Israeli city of Safed last year that killed several soldiers. … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs have sent global financial markets into turmoil, with stocks plummeting across the board. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 2,231.07 points, or 5.2%, its worst week since the Covid-19 crisis in 2020. Experts say the impact on global growth will be negative but uncertain. China has retaliated with punitive … Read more
A 24-year-old American tourist has been arrested after attempting to make contact with the isolated Sentinelese tribe on North Sentinel Island in the Bay of Bengal. Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov made a prohibited journey to the island, home to one of the world’s most reclusive tribes, on March 29. The Indian government had warned against visiting … Read more
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has warned that Donald Trump’s global tariffs will raise prices and slow down economic growth, defying the president’s demands for an immediate interest rate cut. Despite the US economy remaining robust, Powell cautioned that there is high uncertainty over its direction, citing “downside risks” that have risen. The Fed … Read more
Cal’s baseball team suffered a tough weekend against Clemson, losing three out of four games. The Tigers dominated the series, winning 21-8 overall and dropping the Bears to 6-6 in conference play. The Bears started strong on Friday night, taking an early lead behind Tianna Bell’s RBI single. However, Clemson evened the score and eventually … Read more
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) and NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have released a stunning new image of the young star cluster NGC 346, located in the Small Magellanic Cloud, one of the largest satellite galaxies of the Milky Way. The image showcases the vibrant star-forming factory, combining data from Hubble’s infrared, optical, and ultraviolet wavelengths. … Read more
Former NFL star Julio Jones has announced his retirement from football, citing an “amazing ride” that started at age 8 in Alabama. The 36-year-old wide receiver expressed gratitude to numerous figures and cities he played for during his 13-season career, including the Falcons, Titans, Buccaneers, and Eagles. Jones’ impressive resume includes two All-Pro selections, seven … Read more
Get ready for a day of emotional intensity with the moon and Mars aligning in the sky. Here’s what the stars have to say about you: **Aries (March 21 – April 19)**: Be cautious when interacting with others today as your natural feistiness can lead to conflicts. **Taurus (April 20 – May 20)**: Expect productivity … Read more
British comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged with multiple counts of sexual assault, including two counts of rape. The Crown Prosecution Service announced the charges on Friday, citing non-recent offenses between 1999 and 2005 involving four women. Brand, 50, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London for a first hearing on May … Read more
Apple recently rolled out iOS 18.4, bringing several new features to its iPhone users. One of the standout updates is the ability to set up a new Mac using an iPhone as the setup device. This feature allows users with both an iPhone and a Mac running macOS 15.4 or later to complete the setup … Read more