MIT Biomedical Engineer Wins Co-op Student of the Year Award

MIT student Jarett Dewbury is the Faculty of Engineering Co-op Student of the Year for his work at the Tadesse Lab, addressing antimicrobial resistance in low-resource settings using AI-driven diagnostics. Collaborating with Google, Jarett’s project explored how bacterial infections can be better diagnosed in regions where current tools are too resource-intensive. To tackle this challenge, … Read more

Times of Israel Website Down for Users

The Times of Israel website is currently experiencing technical difficulties, leaving users unable to access the site. According to reports, an error message is displaying, instructing visitors to enable JavaScript and cookies in order to proceed. While the cause of the issue has not been confirmed, users are advised to check back later or try … Read more

Western Michigan edges Minnesota State in double overtime thriller

Western Michigan defeated Minnesota State 2-1 in a thrilling double-overtime game at Scheels Arena, advancing to the Fargo Region Championship on Saturday. Alex Tracy made 42 saves for the Mavericks but fell short of preventing the winning goal. The game was tied 1-1 after three periods, with Kaden Bohlsen scoring for Minnesota State and Liam … Read more

The Decline of Infotainment Screens in Cars

The auto industry’s shift towards advanced technology has led to a more sophisticated driving experience, but some features have fallen out of favor with the public. One of the most prominent trends is the decline of infotainment screens in cars. Once hailed as sleek and convenient, touch screens and large displays are now being pushed … Read more

Trump Admin Leaks Sensitive Info on Yemen Attack Plans and Foreign Aid Programs

A leaked spreadsheet has exposed sensitive information about Donald Trump’s national security officials’ plans for a Yemen attack. The leak, which also included two other spreadsheets containing highly sensitive information on US-funded programs in countries with repressive regimes, sent shockwaves through the international aid community. The US State Department and USAID had previously assured some … Read more

Mikey Madison Hosts SNL with Morgan Wallen and Various Sketches

Saturday Night Live (SNL) returned to Studio 8H for its three-episode stretch, hosted by Academy Award-winning actress Mikey Madison. The show featured a mix of sketches, musical performances, and Weekend Update segments. Madison opened the show dressed as Squidward from SpongeBob SquarePants, which led into a series of games and challenges with her “squid buddies.” … Read more

Lorundrostat Shows Promise as New Hypertension Treatment Option

New research presented at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Session 2025 suggests that lorundrostat, an investigational drug, can effectively lower blood pressure in patients with uncontrolled and resistant hypertension. A phase 2b study, ADVANCE-HTN, evaluated the efficacy and safety of lorundrostat as add-on therapy to standard treatment for patients who remain hypertensive despite taking … Read more

Samsung’s Smart Fridge Locates Lost Phones with Voice Assistant

Samsung has introduced an AI-powered fridge that uses its Bixby voice assistant to locate misplaced phones. The Bespoke refrigerator lineup features a 9-inch screen and can recognize individual family members’ voices, allowing users to say “Hi Bixby, find my phone” to ring the correct device. This feature is available on top of adjusting air conditioning … Read more

US Figure Skater Alysa Liu Wins World Title After 19-Year Drought

Alysa Liu made history by becoming the first U.S. woman to win a figure skating world title in 19 years, claiming gold at the recent championships. The 19-year-old skater won with a total of 222.97 points, surpassing three-time world champion Kaori Sakamoto of Japan. Liu’s comeback season was marked by her top short program and … Read more

SpaceX Prepares for Historic Polar Launch with Fram2 Mission

A historic launch is set to take place this Monday night from Kennedy Space Center, marking the first time a crewed mission has orbited Earth’s poles. The Fram2 mission, led by mission commander Chun Wang, will fly aboard a SpaceX Dragon atop a Falcon 9 rocket. The crew of four astronauts, including arctic explorer Eric … Read more