US Falls to Lowest Happiness Ranking on Record

The United States has reached its lowest happiness ranking ever, according to the annual World Happiness Report. The country ranked 24th in the index, dropping from as high as 11th in 2012. Germany overtook the US, moving up to 22nd place, while Finland remained the happiest country for the eighth year in a row. Key … Read more

Former Michigan Football Coach Charged with Hacking into Athlete Accounts

A former University of Michigan football coach, Matthew Weiss, has been indicted on 24 counts of hacking into thousands of athlete and alumni accounts. Over an eight-year span, Weiss allegedly downloaded private data, including “intimate” photos, from over 150,000 athletes. He gained unauthorized access to a student-athlete database of over 100 colleges and universities, compromising … Read more

EU Leaders Reject €40 Billion Military Aid for Ukraine

European Union leaders have rejected a plan to mobilise €5 billion in ammunition rounds for Ukraine, dealing a blow to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s request for immediate military aid. The proposal, put forward by High Representative Kaja Kallas, aimed to raise up to €40 billion in fresh military support for Ukraine but failed to gain sufficient … Read more

McNeese Stuns No. 5 Seed Clemson 69-67 in NCAA Tournament Upset

McNeese coach Will Wade and his manager made history on Friday as the 12th-seeded Cowboys pulled off a stunning 69-67 upset over top-ranked fifth seed Clemson in the NCAA Tournament’s first bracket buster. Brandon Murray led the way for McNeese, scoring 21 points, including 14 of them in a stifling first half where the Southland … Read more

US Existing-Home Sales Surpass Expectations in February

In a surprising turn, existing-home sales in the US rose by 4.2% in February, surpassing economists’ expectations and rebounding from bad weather. The increased supply of homes and improved conditions heading into spring contributed to the uptick. According to data from the National Association of Realtors, the annualized rate of contract closings reached 4.26 million, … Read more

3 Charged with Arson at Tesla Dealerships and Charging Stations

Three people have been charged in connection with arson incidents at Tesla car dealerships and charging stations in the US. The individuals face between five and 20 years in prison if convicted. According to the Justice Department, Lucy Grace Nelson, 42, Adam Matthew Lansky, 41, and Daniel Clarke-Pounder, 24, are accused of using incendiary devices … Read more

Micron Forecasts Strong Q3 Revenue Amid AI Chip Demand Surge

Micron Technology has forecasted third-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates, driven by strong demand for its high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips used in AI models. The company’s shares rose 2% in after-hours trading. AI demand has significantly boosted the need for Micron’s HBM chips, a type of dynamic random access memory essential for advanced AI systems. … Read more

Balatro Takes Top Honors at 2025 Game Developers Choice Awards

The 2025 Game Developers Choice Awards have concluded, with LocalThunk’s deck-building roguelite game Balatro taking home the top prize for Game of the Year. The game also won Best Debut and Innovation award. Other notable winners include Astro Bot, which took home two awards in the Audio and Technology categories. Black Myth: Wukong received the … Read more

Measles Outbreak Spreads Across US as Vaccination Rates Fall

A recent surge in measles cases has sent shockwaves across multiple U.S. states, with hospitalizations and deaths on the rise. According to public health officials, over 300 confirmed cases have been reported in just two months, with a significant concentration in Gaines County, West Texas. The most concerning outcome is the death of a school-aged … Read more