A severe 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu, an island nation in the South Pacific, on Tuesday, causing widespread destruction and collapse of infrastructure. The tremors, which are common in the region due to its location on the Ring of Fire, also triggered massive damage to bridges, roads, and buildings. Fourteen people have reportedly lost their lives … Read more
A team of over 150 volunteers led by Italy’s Alpine and cave rescue corps successfully rescued caver Ottavia Piana from a deep cave in northern Italy, marking her second rescue in 17 months. Piana, 32, was exploring the Abisso Bueno Fonteno cave system when a rock gave way beneath her feet, leaving her with injuries … Read more
Researchers have discovered that smaller muscles, particularly in the temporalis region, may be an indicator of a higher risk of dementia. According to Ryan Glatt, senior brain health coach and director of the FitBrain Program at Pacific Neuroscience Institute, people with smaller temporalis muscles are 60% more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. The … Read more
WWE is taping two episodes of NXT on the CW tonight in Orlando, Florida. The live episode will air after a taped show that will be broadcast as the Christmas Eve special on December 24. The lineup for tonight’s live episode has been announced, with Axiom vs Oba Femi set to open the show. The … Read more
Thousands of Starbucks workers at over 525 stores belong to the unionized group Starbucks Workers United (SBWU). The union has voted to authorize a strike if necessary, with 98% of baristas supporting the move. This decision comes after months of negotiations between SBWU and the company. The union claims that Starbucks has yet to provide … Read more
Industry analysts predict that new auto sales in the US will increase by 2.5% or less in 2025, driven by normalization of vehicle inventories, increased incentives and discounts from automakers, and easing financing and loan rates. The expected sales gain is attributed to a more affordable market for consumers, with entry-level vehicles and electrified models … Read more
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President-elect Donald Trump is facing criticism for his transition team’s consideration of reforming or eliminating the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), a key regulator that protects bank customers’ deposits. The agency, created during the Great Depression era to restore faith in American banking, has been the subject of intense scrutiny due to potential changes. Sources … Read more
The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted by 1,123 points, or 2.6%, on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve signaled ongoing concern over inflation in the near term. The stock market experienced a distribution day, characterized by unusually heavy professional selling. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell stated that the economy is in a “really good place” and … Read more
Grubhub Inc., an online food ordering and delivery platform, has agreed to pay $25 million to settle allegations of deceptive business practices with the Illinois attorney general’s office and the Federal Trade Commission. The company will pay $24.8 million in restitution to consumers and $200,000 to fund consumer education and enforcement operations. The investigation found … Read more