A NASA astronaut, Butch Wilmore, and his crewmate Suni Williams, had a harrowing experience during their Starliner spacecraft mission last summer. The vehicle lost four thrusters, leaving them unable to control its direction. Despite being close to the International Space Station, a safe haven if they could reach it, the astronauts knew they couldn’t safely … Read more
The Carolina Hurricanes dominated the Washington Capitals, winning 5-1 on Wednesday night at the Lenovo Center. The win marks their seventh consecutive playoff berth. Goalie Frederick Andersen secured his seventh consecutive win. The game got off to a strong start for the Canes, with Sean Walker scoring six minutes into the game and Jackson Blake … Read more
Newsmax, the conservative news network, has seen its shares skyrocket over 1,500% since completing its initial public offering (IPO) this week. However, investors should exercise caution before buying into this hot stock. Here are three warning signs to consider: Newsmax’s profitability is a concern. Despite generating $171 million in revenue last year, the company reported … Read more
Grimes, 37, has revealed she’s been diagnosed with ADHD and autism, highlighting the struggles many autistic girls and women face in getting an accurate diagnosis. Autistic girls and women are often undiagnosed until later in life, or even not at all. Research suggests nearly 80% remain undiagnosed by age 18. The main reason is that … Read more
Hungary’s government has announced its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), a move that comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives in Budapest for a state visit. The decision, made by right-wing Prime Minister Viktor Orban, is seen as a response to the ICC’s issuance of an arrest warrant against Netanyahu. Israel has … Read more
President Donald Trump’s tariff plans have sent shockwaves across global markets, with futures pointing to a 1,200-point-plus plunge for the Dow industrials. Despite some calm voices trying to prevail, investors are grappling with the threat of inflation and recession. Charles Schwab’s chief investment strategist, Liz Ann Sonders, has offered a post-tariff-turmoil playbook for rattled investors. … Read more
A new study has found that shingles vaccination may not only protect against painful skin lesions but also reduce the risk of developing dementia. Researchers analyzed data from over 280,000 medical records in Wales and discovered that seniors who received the first-generation shingles vaccine showed a 20% decrease in dementia risk over the next seven … Read more
Small business owners are feeling the pinch as the Trump administration’s tariff policy takes effect on Canadian goods. Bill Butcher, founder of Port City Brewing Company in Alexandria, Virginia, is one such owner who depends on pilsner malt from Canada to brew his beer. A 25% tariff on this key ingredient would increase his prices … Read more
Amazon has made a last-minute bid to acquire all of TikTok, the popular video app, as the US government approaches an April deadline to force the Chinese-owned company’s sale. The bid was submitted via an offer letter addressed to Vice President JD Vance and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. The move comes amid growing national security … Read more
Myanmar’s eastern city of Mandalay has been devastated by a powerful earthquake that left tens of thousands without shelter, food or medical care. The scale of the disaster is dire, with many feared dead and missing, while others wait in desperation for aid. The death toll from the quake has risen to 2,886, but this … Read more