US jobless claims surged to a two-month high, but layoffs remain in a historically healthy range. Applications for unemployment benefits jumped by 18,000 to 241,000 for the week ending April 26, surpassing analyst forecasts. This is the highest level since late February. The number of Americans receiving unemployment benefits has climbed to 1.92 million, the … Read more
The US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has reported 15 more cases of H5N1 avian flu in Idaho dairy cattle, bringing the state’s total to 86 confirmed cases. This surge in activity makes Idaho the nation’s epicenter of virus detections since March. Nationwide, there have been 1,047 confirmed cases in … Read more
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A new study published in the journal Neurology suggests that people whose bodies are aging faster may be more likely to develop dementia than those with normal or slower aging. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 281,000 UK residents and found that those with advanced biological age were 30% more likely to develop dementia. This is … Read more
Barcelona’s 17-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal has achieved a remarkable milestone, scoring his first century of first-team appearances and becoming the youngest player to reach this mark in the UEFA Champions League. The Spain international scored Barça’s first goal in their thrilling 3-3 draw with Internazionale in the first leg of their semifinal. Yamal’s impressive performance … Read more
The Trump administration is growing increasingly concerned over Steve Witkoff’s solo meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to the New York Post. Witkoff, a former real estate attorney and investor, has met with Putin four times since February without experienced diplomatic advisers or vetted interpreters, breaking U.S. diplomatic protocol. Witkoff, who is tasked with … Read more
A measles outbreak has jumped borders in North America, with cases reported in Canada, Mexico, and the US. El Paso, Texas, is among the areas hardest hit, with 38 cases, followed by Ciudad Juarez with 14 cases. The outbreak began in Ontario, Canada, but quickly spread to the US and Mexico through highways connecting the … Read more
The Miami Grand Prix is underway, with McLaren’s Oscar Piastri taking his third win of the season and leading the world championship standings. The event is the second of six sprint events this year. BBC viewers can catch all the action live on BBC Radio 5 Live, with commentary also available on BBC Sounds, smart … Read more
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is pushing back against reports that the company’s board of directors is considering replacing him as CEO, amid a dismal earnings report that saw a 71% decline in profits and a $120 drop in stock value since Trump’s inauguration. The Wall Street Journal reported that Tesla had reached out to executive … Read more
Measles cases have popped up in cities and states across the country, including Illinois, where at least two new cases were reported in the Chicago area. One case was detected in a suburban Cook County adult who recently visited O’Hare Airport, while another case was identified in an adult Chicago resident who had traveled internationally … Read more