Lerone Murphy solidified his position in the featherweight division by outpointing Josh Emmett to extend his undefeated streak. The English contender secured a unanimous decision victory, moving into a tie for the longest active win streak in the division. Murphy demonstrated a patient and disciplined game plan, utilizing stellar footwork and speed to control the … Read more
A traveler from Mexico has been confirmed as the source of a measles case in Harris County, but officials say it’s not connected to any local cases in the Greater Houston area. The individual was not vaccinated and traveled through Hobby Airport while infectious. The traveler visited the Western Concourse at Hobby Airport on March … Read more
Automakers Ford and Stellantis are trying to capitalize on consumer concerns amid the 25% tariffs on imported vehicles by offering employee-pricing programs. Hyundai Motor has also announced that it will not raise prices for at least two months. Industry analysts view these actions as a way to get vehicles off dealership lots and maintain sales … Read more
US President Donald Trump urged Americans to “hang tough” on Saturday as a 10% tariff on imports came into effect, amidst market turmoil. The move impacts hundreds of countries, including the UK and France, while China has announced significant retaliatory measures. The US stock market plunged more than 5% on Friday, with the S&P 500 … Read more
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates recently released the company’s original code on his blog as part of its 50th anniversary celebration. The code is a remnant of the company’s early days, when Gates and his Harvard friend Paul Allen developed the first version of the programming language BASIC for the Altair 8800. The idea to create … Read more
Major League Wrestling’s (MLW) event, Battle Riot VII, is set to take place tonight at the Thunder Studios Arena in Long Beach, California. The livestream for this match has been made available online. For fans who cannot attend in person, they can now watch live from anywhere in the world. The event marks an exciting … Read more
HBO’s “The White Lotus” has built one of the largest audiences of any HBO series, with its third season ending on Sunday. The show, created by Mike White, has developed a much bigger audience than its comparable rival “Succession.” According to internal HBO statistics and Nielsen research, the final viewership totals for the season are … Read more
A recent jobs report exceeded expectations, adding 228,000 new jobs in March. However, instead of boosting investor confidence, it’s been viewed as bad news due to President Trump’s economic policies. The job growth is attributed to a fragile labor market environment that was already steady but uneasy. The market’s reaction suggests the economy is not … Read more
The Trump administration’s decision to cut funding for the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM) has left foreign journalists working for US-backed media outlets in a precarious situation. The agency funds Radio Free Asia and other outlets that deliver uncensored information to parts of the world under authoritarian rule. Two Cambodian journalists, Vuthy Tha and … Read more
Malian music legend Amadou Bagayoko, blind guitarist and singer of the Grammy-nominated duo Amadou & Mariam, has died aged 70 after an illness. Born in Bamako in 1954, Bagayoko blended traditional Malian sounds with rock and blues, earning global acclaim and selling millions of records worldwide. Bagayoko met his wife and musical partner Mariam Doumbia … Read more