A recent outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Seneca County, New York, has been linked to dozens of dead snow geese. According to the Cornell Veterinary Health Lab, 40 birds in the area have tested positive for the virus. The affected counties include Tompkins, Cayuga, and Seneca. The virus, also known as bird … Read more
The United States’ trade deficit in goods reached a record $1.2 trillion last year, driven by strong imports and a resilient economy. American consumers snapped up imported products, including auto parts, weight-loss drugs, computers, and food from other countries, resulting in a 6.6% increase in U.S. imports to a record $4.1 trillion. U.S. exports also … Read more
A Spanish artist’s Oscar campaign has ended in disaster, sparking thoughts of a beloved term from my childhood. Una porquería, roughly translating to ‘a mess’ or ‘something ugly,’ is the result of poorly made appliances, bad movies, or unimpressive feats of engineering. However, it also holds a deeper meaning – the power to transform something … Read more
Deutsche Bank says DeepSeek’s emergence is a “Sputnik moment” for China, signaling its growing dominance in high-value sectors and surpassing the rest of the world. The bank’s report, titled “China Eats the World,” suggests that 2025 will be the year investors realize China is outcompeting globally. With Chinese companies gaining market share across industries, the … Read more
A widespread issue has affected thousands of internet users worldwide, resulting in a 429 “Too Many Requests” error message. The problem stems from an overload of traffic on websites, which triggered the error response. According to reports, this type of issue often occurs when popular websites experience excessive traffic due to various factors such as … Read more
The US job market likely started 2025 with decent but unspectacular growth, according to economists’ predictions. A survey by FactSet suggests that companies, government agencies, and nonprofits added 170,000 jobs in January, a respectable performance down from the average of 186,000 new jobs per month in 2024. The economy is expected to remain strong, with … Read more
A new Northwestern University study found that a juice-only diet can trigger shifts in gut and oral bacteria linked to inflammation and cognitive decline. The three-day diet was more detrimental to the microbiome than one with whole foods, highlighting the importance of fiber in maintaining balance. Northwestern scientists studied three groups of healthy adults on … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump plans to issue an executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America” on his first day in office. The move has sparked international controversy, with the United States, Mexico, and Cuba sharing control over the economic center. The gulf’s name is tied to a Native American city … Read more
The Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) has reaffirmed its commitment to allowing transgender student-athletes to participate in sports consistent with their gender identity, following President Donald Trump’s Executive Order banning them from women’s and girls’ sports. According to the MSHSL, eligibility for transgender student-athletes is determined by state law, specifically the Minnesota Human Rights … Read more
A recent state farm request for an emergency rate hike highlights California’s struggling home insurance market. An analysis by 7 on Your Side Investigates found that nearly 2% of California policyholders had non-renewed policies in 2023, affecting tens of thousands of homeowners and renters. Experts warn that rates will continue to rise. Southern California communities … Read more