Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky’s 895th career goal on Sunday, achieving a long-held record at the age of unknown. The Capitals honored their star player with a ceremony before their game against Carolina on Thursday. After overcoming an early deficit, the team secured a crucial win in a shootout, marking a fitting conclusion to Ovechkin’s … Read more
Keir Starmer is seizing control of British Steel to prevent the Scunthorpe plant from being shut down by its Chinese owner, Jingye. The move paves the way for nationalisation and will give the business secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, the power to direct the company. The UK government has granted a recall of parliament on Saturday, with … Read more
The world of tech is experiencing chaos as tariffs imposed by the US government continue to fluctuate. Big corporations like Nintendo are delaying pre-orders and reassessing prices, while smaller companies like Framework are stopping and starting price changes in a matter of hours. Startups are struggling to stay afloat with uncertain business models. However, the … Read more
MiLaysia Fulwiley, a sophomore standout on the University of South Carolina women’s basketball team, has announced her intention to enter the transfer portal. The move comes just days after her mother confirmed the news to The State. Fulwiley played a crucial role in the Gamecocks’ national championship win last season and was hailed as a … Read more
The US administration has proposed a 20% reduction in NASA’s overall budget, with the majority of cuts concentrated in the agency’s Science Mission Directorate. The draft budget request calls for approximately $5 billion less than the current $25 billion, mainly affecting planetary science, Earth science, and astrophysics research. Key reductions include: * A 50% cut … Read more
The US bond market has seen a sharp increase in yields, with the 10-year Treasury now at around 4.5%, due to President Trump’s escalating trade war. This rise has raised concerns among investors that the country is no longer considered a safe haven. Analysts point to foreign investors’ selling of US Treasuries as a major … Read more
Climate change is having a devastating impact on hay fever sufferers worldwide. According to a new study published in The Laryngoscope, global warming is causing an increase in pollen seasons and concentrations, resulting in worsening symptoms. The study, which surveyed 30 studies from 2000 to 2023, found that almost half of the included research reported … Read more
Penn State’s hockey team made history with its first-ever Frozen Four appearance, but fell just short in the semifinals against Boston University. The Nittany Lions ended their season with a 23-14-4 record, with freshman Nic DeGraves scoring the lone goal for Penn State in the third period. Boston University took an early lead and held … Read more
California’s Los Angeles County has long struggled with issues of homelessness, poverty and crime. Despite a state budget of over $20 billion devoted to addressing the crisis, the problem persists, with nearly 200,000 people now homeless. Governor Gavin Newsom often blames local governments for not doing enough to tackle the issue. The county and city … Read more
Pollen allergy season has been getting longer and more intense due to climate change, causing misery for those with allergies. However, another type of allergy threat is also worsening – stinging insect allergies. As the climate warms, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, and bees are appearing in new areas and in greater numbers, posing a significant … Read more