A growing number of measles cases and outbreaks in several states are being linked to declining vaccination rates, with pertussis, also known as whooping cough, showing a record increase. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were 7,599 cases of pertussis reported this year, up from 3,473 cases at this time … Read more
China’s team behind the rescue of a pair of lunar satellites has revealed the challenges they faced in salvaging the mission. Initially launched on March 13, 2024, to send the DRO-A and DRO-B spacecraft into distant retrograde orbit (DRO) around the moon, an anomaly experienced by the mission’s Yuanzheng-1S upper stage left the satellites in … Read more
A power outage has left nearly 620,000 people in Puerto Rico without electricity for more than 24 hours. The blackout, which occurred when the island’s power plants were knocked out of service, affected over 1.4 million customers. Luma Energy, the electricity distributor, has restored power to around 850,000 customers, or 57.9% of its customer base. … Read more
Davenport’s St. Ambrose University will present the classic operetta The Pirates of Penzance, a beloved Gilbert & Sullivan masterpiece, from April 25 through May 4 in its Studio Theatre. The show is set during the reign of King Richard IV and tells the story of Frederic, a pirate apprentice who falls in love with Mabel, … Read more
US President Donald Trump has escalated his criticism of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, suggesting that “termination” could be on the horizon. The situation raises questions about the extent of Trump’s power to remove Powell from office. A key court case is watching this scenario closely. In recent days, Powell stated that the independence of … Read more
The 2025 NBA postseason officially kicks off with the SoFi Play-In Tournament, featuring the No. 9 and No. 10 teams from each conference. On Wednesday, the Miami Heat (10) take on the Chicago Bulls (9) in the Eastern Conference matchup, while the Dallas Mavericks (10) face the Sacramento Kings (9) in the Western Conference battle. … Read more
NASA’s Perseverance rover has made a groundbreaking discovery on Mars, uncovering a diverse array of rocks that are providing scientists with a glimpse into the planet’s ancient history. The rover is currently exploring the rim of Jezero Crater, a dry depression north of the Martian equator that likely held a lake billions of years ago. … Read more
Hermès, one of the world’s most iconic luxury brands, is increasing prices on its products due to new tariffs imposed by the US government. The move is expected to be followed by other luxury companies as they also seek to offset rising costs. The Hermès Birkin bag, which is known for its high demand and … Read more
A colossal squid has been filmed in its natural habitat for the first time, providing scientists with a rare opportunity to study these elusive creatures up close. The juvenile squid, measuring about 12 inches in length, was recorded nearly 2,000 feet below the surface of the South Atlantic Ocean. Researchers at the Schmidt Ocean Institute … Read more
As my six-year-old laptop approaches its midlife, it’s hard to believe that many users are still struggling with the looming deadline of October 14th, 2025, when Windows 10 will reach the end of its life period. This means no new security updates or features for millions of users worldwide. Over 50% of users are currently … Read more