The Pitt, the latest medical drama on streaming platforms, has set a new standard for its genre. With expert pacing and gripping stories, it’s impossible to watch only one episode in a single sitting. The show’s creators have successfully differentiated themselves from other medical dramas by incorporating tried-and-true TV methods, such as minimalist direction and … Read more
The No. 8/3 Boston University men’s ice hockey team edged out No. 12/5 Penn State by a score of 3-1 in the Frozen Four semifinals, advancing to their first national championship game since 2015. The Terriers’ victory came after a strong second period, during which they scored two goals and took a 2-0 lead. Junior … Read more
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