The historic Wanamaker Organ performed its final concert at the iconic Macy’s department store in Philadelphia on Saturday, marking the end of a nearly two-decade tenure for the beloved institution. Hundreds gathered to listen to renowned organists play richly layered music, creating an emotional experience that many described as bittersweet. Built in 1904 for the … Read more
K-pop band NewJeans performed a sold-out show in Hong Kong on Sunday, but the event was marred by controversy as the group announced they are taking a break “out of respect” for an injunction that prohibits them from carrying out independent musical or commercial activities. The Seoul Central District Court recently sided with record company … Read more
A highly contagious and drug-resistant fungus, known as Candida auris (C. auris), has been identified in at least two states’ hospital systems, with cases increasing rapidly in Georgia. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) considers C. auris an “urgent antimicrobial resistance threat” due to its ability to evade treatment. The fungus mainly spreads … Read more
Scammers continue to target E-ZPass users with fake text messages claiming they owe money on their accounts. To avoid falling victim to these scams, follow these steps: If you receive a text message from a suspicious number claiming to be E-ZPass, do not click on the link provided. Links in such messages can install malware … Read more
US Housing Regulator Appoints New Leaders Amid Concerns Over Job Cuts and Policy Changes The newly appointed head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (F.H.F.A), William Pulte, has tightened his grip on the agency by ousting 14 board members at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Pulte named himself chairman of both companies’ boards, leaving only … Read more
Severance star Tramell Tillman brought the show’s “Choreography & Merriment” department to life in a surprise performance at Apple TV+ series PaleyFest 2025. The event, held just hours after the season 2 finale premiered, featured Tillman leading members of the University of Southern California marching band in a choreographed routine that mirrored Mr. Milchick’s dance … Read more
Researchers have found that micro-ultrasound may be a suitable alternative to MRI for predicting pathological tumor volume in prostate cancer lesions. A study published in Urologic Oncology: Seminars and Original Investigations has shown that while micro-ultrasound can predict prostate volume more accurately than MRI, the latter can identify more tumors. The study, conducted by Dr. … Read more
US President Donald Trump has vowed to “completely annihilate” the Iran-backed Houthi militant group in Yemen, warning Tehran to stop supplying it with military equipment and support. The comments came as the US military continued its wave of attacks on Houthi targets in Yemen. The strikes began on Saturday and have caused significant damage, according … Read more
Dark energy, making up 70% of the universe, was once thought to be an immutable presence. However, new observations from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) suggest that it may have changed over time. This discovery could potentially shake the foundations of our current understanding of cosmology and physics. The DESI telescope has surveyed 15 … Read more
Viktor Hovland pulled off a stunning comeback at the 2025 Valspar Championship, edging out Justin Thomas by one stroke to claim his first win since the 2023 Tour Championship. The two players were tied at nine under par through 11 holes before Hovland’s late surge. Hovland’s iron play was strong all week, finishing seventh in … Read more