Mount Yoshino in Yoshino-Kumano National Park is a must-visit destination for cherry blossom enthusiasts. Home to over 30,000 ancient trees, some dating back 1,300 years, the area offers breathtaking views of blooming sakura. Visitors can also explore shrines and temples, hike miles of trails, and ride an aerial tramway for a bird’s eye view. While … Read more
Apple has released the latest beta versions of its operating systems, bringing several new features to iPhones, Macs, iPads, Apple Watches, Apple TV, and Vision Pro devices. The release candidate (RC) versions of iOS 18.4, macOS 15.4, watchOS 11.4, iPadOS 18.4, tvOS 18.4, and visionOS 2.4 offer near-final versions of the software ahead of their … Read more
The first weekend of the 2025 women’s NCAA Tournament is wrapping up with Monday’s action in the second round. A total of eight games are scheduled for Monday, featuring top seeds and lower-seeded teams vying for advancement. Top-ranked Texas and USC will face tougher competition against No. 8 Illinois and No. 9 Mississippi State, respectively. … Read more
The US Treasury department is proposing changes to streamline banking regulators, aiming for a stronger role in overseeing the country’s largest lenders. This move aligns with President Donald Trump’s strategy of expanding presidential power and control over independent agencies. According to reports, the recommendations could impact the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) … Read more
Microsoft is set to roll out 11 new AI agents for its security-focused Copilot tool, aiming to offload repetitive tasks from cybersecurity teams. The move is part of a broader effort to reduce burnout and boost efficiency through AI-powered automation. The US cybersecurity job market is facing a severe shortage, with only enough professionals to … Read more
Creatine, a popular fitness supplement, has long been known for its benefits in building strength and improving athletic performance. However, recent studies suggest that it may also have a positive impact on brain function. In simple terms, creatine helps the body produce energy by increasing ATP levels. The brain, which accounts for approximately 40% of … Read more
Turkish stocks struggled to regain momentum on Monday after last week’s sharp decline, amid rising tensions in the country following the jailing of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu pending trial. The Borsa Istanbul benchmark index rose 1.87% by 1430 GMT, but its gains were largely wiped out from previous days’ losses. The move to jail Imamoglu, … Read more
Two undocumented immigrants with no criminal history, Gladys Gonzales and Nelson Gonzalez, have been deported to Colombia after 35 years living in California. The couple, who are parents of three US-born children, were arrested during a routine check-in with ICE and detained for three weeks before being released on March 18. Gonzales, 55, and her … Read more
Research published in Science challenges the long-held assumption that babies’ brains are too immature to form lasting memories until age 3 or 4. A groundbreaking imaging study shows that infants as young as 12 months old can create memories that last for at least a few minutes. The study used a baby-friendly functional magnetic resonance … Read more
Postal workers across the United States have rallied against plans to privatize or restructure the US Postal Service (USPS), warning that any such effort would be a threat to jobs and the service Americans rely on. The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) planned rallies in over 200 cities, with thousands of postal workers joining … Read more