The US is facing its worst measles outbreak in years, with Texas reporting a significant increase in cases and hospitalizations. The state’s total number of measles cases has more than doubled compared to all of 2023, and cases are also rising in other states including New Mexico, Kansas, Ohio, and Oklahoma. Health experts warn that … Read more
The recent episode of Smackdown saw Charlotte Flair take on Tiffany Stratton in their highly-anticipated Women’s World Championship match. The segment was eventful, with the crowd turning against Flair and Stratton delivering a scathing verbal takedown. Stratton, who wore an outfit similar to Flair’s pre-match attire, seemed determined to get under Flair’s skin from the … Read more
The US National Security Agency has warned that fast flux, a technique used by hostile nation-states and financially motivated ransomware groups, poses a significant threat to critical infrastructure and national security. Fast flux allows decentralized networks operated by these actors to hide their infrastructure and evade detection. Here’s how it works: the networks cycle through … Read more
Turkish journalist Yasin Akgul was arrested at his home in Istanbul while covering mass anti-government protests. He is one of seven journalists detained in a dawn raid, all of whom had been documenting the unrest sparked by the arrest of opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. The protesters argue that Imamoglu’s arrest is politically motivated and aimed … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s sweeping reciprocal tariffs could significantly impact Big Tech’s plans to build artificial intelligence infrastructure in the country. The tariffs, which include a 34% duty on China and 32% on Taiwan, could disrupt data-center equipment supply chains and force tech giants to reallocate spending. Analysts say that companies such as Oracle, SoftBank, … Read more
Alex Ovechkin has tied Wayne Gretzky’s record of 894 goals in the NHL. However, there is one condition that makes his achievement all the more special – he wants to break the record without scoring an empty-net goal. Ovechkin achieved this milestone on Friday night with a 5-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. He scored … Read more
The United States has run persistent trade deficits for decades, despite models predicting that trade should balance itself over time. To address this issue, the concept of reciprocal tariffs is proposed. These tariffs are calculated to balance bilateral trade deficits between the US and its trading partners. Tariff rates range from 0% to 99%, with … Read more
Microsoft’s 50th anniversary celebration was disrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters who claim the company’s AI technology is being used to select targets in Gaza, where thousands have died in recent conflicts. The protests come after an investigation revealed that AI models from Microsoft and OpenAI were part of a programme targeting bombing targets during Israeli military … Read more
Singer Katy Perry is set to blast off into space with an all-female crew on Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket on April 14. The mission will be the first all-female spaceflight crew since 1963 and marks a milestone for women in space exploration. The crew, which includes journalist Gayle King, former NASA rocket scientist Aisha … Read more
Israel has launched a series of attacks on the Gaza Strip, killing at least 60 people in the past 24 hours. The violence is part of a broader escalation of hostilities between Israel and Palestinian militants. Since Israel resumed its military campaign in Gaza in March, over 1,300 Palestinians have been killed, including many children. … Read more