North Carolina health officials have detected the Mpox virus in wastewater samples from a sewage plant in Greenville, sparking concerns about potential cases in the state. The genetic type found in the samples matches clade I, one of two known types of the virus. According to NC Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai, the … Read more
Cam Ward is poised to be the first quarterback selected in the 2025 NFL draft, with Tennessee reportedly unwilling to trade down from the top pick. This means that Ward will likely take over QB1 duties with the Titans as one of the passers added on the opening night of the draft. While the 2025 … Read more
Logan Stankoven made an immediate impact in his first playoff game with the Carolina Hurricanes, scoring twice to help the team defeat the New Jersey Devils 4-1. The 22-year-old forward played alongside captain Jordan Staal and Jordan Martinook on the top defensive line, a combination that proved effective. Stankoven’s performance was part of a strong … Read more
At least 20 people are feared killed in a militant attack on tourists in India’s Jammu and Kashmir territory, the worst such attack in years. The incident occurred in Pahalgam, a popular destination in the scenic region. Security sources confirm that suspected militants opened fire on civilians, with multiple fatalities reported. One witness described the … Read more
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket for the second time on Monday from Florida’s Space Coast. The rocket, carrying several payloads, including satellite and cargo units, lifted off at 8:48 p.m. from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s Space Launch Complex 40. This mission follows a previous launch of a commercial resupply services (CRS-32) mission … Read more
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a breathtaking new image of the Eagle Nebula, revealing a lesser-known pillar within the iconic stellar nursery. Located about 6,500 light-years from Earth, the Eagle Nebula is famous for its towering pillars of gas and dust sculpted by intense stellar radiation. The recent image showcases a pillar of cold … Read more
China’s onshore stocks have been resilient to global market volatility and turmoil, largely due to state-backed buying and solid economic data. Despite the US tariff war initiated by President Donald Trump in April, China’s CSI 300 Index has lost only 2.6% compared to a 6% decline for the S&P 500 index. State-backed purchases of nearly … Read more
The second episode of The Last of Us season two has left fans reeling after a shocking plot twist that saw Joel killed by Abby. While Pedro Pascal and Kaitlyn Dever, who play the titular characters on the show, have no bad blood between them, many viewers were visibly upset by the scene. Major spoilers … Read more
A $170 million Nutrition for Precision Health program is underway, aiming to use artificial intelligence to determine the best diet for each person to prevent chronic disease. However, experts warn that short-term trials may not be sufficient to reveal the true effects of different diets on obesity and other health conditions. The program involves several … Read more
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sued ride-hailing company Uber, alleging it engaged in deceptive billing and cancellation practices. The consumer protection agency claims Uber charged customers without consent and made it difficult to cancel subscriptions. Uber’s Uber One subscription service, launched in 2021, offers perks such as no-fee delivery and discounts on rides … Read more