The smartphone space race has just gotten a whole lot more interesting with the arrival of Nothing’s new device, the Phone 3a. This London-based company, founded by OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, is shaking things up with its affordable and feature-packed phone. One of the standout features of the Phone 3a is its attractive price point. … Read more
Measles is a highly contagious disease that can be fatal, especially for young children. According to the World Health Organization, 107,500 deaths occurred in 2023 due to measles, but all of these deaths are avoidable with vaccines. The US, one of 82 countries that have eliminated measles, is facing a growing crisis. A recent outbreak … Read more
Apple is releasing a small but useful update for the Apple Watch, specifically watchOS 11.4. This update includes a new feature that allows the Wake Up alarm in Sleep mode to break through when Silent Mode is activated on your watch. Currently, if you have Silent Mode turned on, your Apple Watch alarm will use … Read more
Ireland’s Health Service Executive (HSE) has issued an urgent warning that a specific type of cough could signal the world’s deadliest infectious disease, tuberculosis. The warning comes on World Tuberculosis Day 2025 and highlights the need for global commitment and action to eradicate the disease. According to the HSE, over 200 cases of TB were … Read more
A 44-year-old man was arrested after driving a car into a group of protesters at a Tesla dealership in Florida. Andrew Dutil, whose vehicle was described as jumping the curb onto the sidewalk, narrowly missed striking multiple pedestrians. The protesters moved out of the way to avoid being hit. Police received reports of a black … Read more
The University of Utah has secured its path to a 49th consecutive trip to the NCAA women’s gymnastics championships after the postseason bracket was released. The Red Rocks, ranked No. 4 nationally, will host regionals at the Huntsman Center. The top nine teams in the Salt Lake City regional include No. 5 UCLA, No. 10 … Read more
Maryland’s women’s basketball team secured a thrilling 111-108 win over top-ranked Alabama in double overtime on Monday, advancing to the Sweet 16. The Terrapins erased a 17-point deficit to force overtime after SarahTe-Biasuhit tied the game with a three-pointer at the buzzer. In the first overtime period, Alabama’s Sarah Ashlee Barker drew a foul while … Read more
LONDON (AP) – Heathrow Airport executives have defended their response to a fire that shut down Europe’s busiest air hub for almost 18 hours, amid questions over why it took so long to restore power. A fire at one of the airport’s three electrical substations knocked out power on Friday, causing over 1,300 flights to … Read more
US President Donald Trump has announced a new trade policy, dubbed “Liberation Day,” which involves reciprocal tariffs. The concept gained widespread attention after Trump mentioned it in conversation, prompting a surge in media coverage. To understand the significance of Liberation Day, it is essential to examine its underlying components. What exactly are these reciprocal tariffs, … Read more
A study at Jackson Health System in Miami found a significant increase in Candida auris infections over the past five years, with cases rising from 5 to 115 between 2019 and 2023. The fungus is resistant to fluconazole but susceptible to micafungin and amphotericin B. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that all isolates belonged to clade 3, … Read more