The No. 3 Iowa State Cyclones defeated their rivals, the Iowa Hawkeyes, 89-80 in a close game that went down to the wire. This was Iowa State’s first win at Carver-Hawkeye Arena since 2014 and its second consecutive victory over the Hawkeyes. Iowa State trailed for most of the game but made a comeback in … Read more
South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung has called for President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment, citing a need to restore order in the country following his short-lived imposition of martial law. The move, which was rescinded just six hours later, plunged the nation into a constitutional crisis and sparked widespread calls for Yoon’s resignation. Lee, who … Read more
For years, scientists have debated the extent of interbreeding between humans and Neanderthals. New studies published in Science and Nature provide fresh insights into this pivotal chapter in human history. Recent research analyzed genomes from 275 present-day individuals and 59 prehistoric humans who lived between 2,200 and 45,000 years ago. The results suggest that Neanderthals … Read more
A fire and explosion occurred at an electrical substation in New York City’s subway system, causing a power outage that stranded thousands of F train passengers underground for two hours on Wednesday night. Approximately 3,500 passengers were affected, with four people suffering minor injuries. The incident happened during the evening rush hour, around 5:30 p.m., … Read more
A 26-year-old man named Luigi Mangione has been charged with murder for killing a top health insurance executive in New York. Despite the condemnation, he has received over $31,000 in donations to support his legal defense, with many expressing frustration and anger towards the US healthcare system. Mangione is accused of shooting Brian Thompson, the … Read more
Taylor Swift made history at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards by becoming the most-decorated winner with a total of 49 career trophies. She won 10 awards, including Top Artist and Top Female Artist, surpassing Drake’s previous record of 42 wins. Before her performance, Swift took to pre-recorded speech to express gratitude to Billboard and her … Read more
General Motors (GM) has announced that it will no longer fund its self-driving car subsidiary Cruise, citing safety concerns after a recent incident left a pedestrian stuck under and dragged by one of the company’s robotaxis. The move comes as a surprise to many, given GM’s significant investment in Cruise over the years. Founded in … Read more
Milwaukee Bucks edged out shorthanded Orlando Magic in a nail-biting game, advancing to the semifinals of the NBA Cup quarterfinals. The Magic played without two key players, All-Star forward Paolo Banchero and breakout forward Franz Wagner, both sidelined with torn obliques. Despite this, they kept the game competitive throughout. The Bucks’ dynamic duo of Giannis … Read more
Lenacapavir, an injectable medication, has shown promising results in two recent clinical trials, the PURPOSE 1 and 2 studies, demonstrating its superiority over oral PrEP in preventing HIV infection. The twice-yearly injections significantly reduced HIV incidence among women and men who have sex with men and people who are gender diverse. The study results sparked … Read more
Get ready for the return of Donkey Kong Country. The highly anticipated 2D platformer game, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, is set to hit Nintendo Switch on January 16, 2025. In this exciting adventure, players will join forces with DK and his trusty sidekick Diddy Kong as they embark on a quest to reclaim their … Read more