A team of scientists has identified an enzyme that could revolutionize Lyme disease treatment. By understanding the role of BbLDH in bacterial survival and infectivity, they’ve opened the door to highly targeted therapeutics. This breakthrough could also have implications for other tick-borne diseases. Lyme disease is a common tick-borne infection in the US and Europe, … Read more
Two key US housing agencies, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and the Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD), have started eliminating offices and shedding staff as part of a broader plan to slash federal government capacity. FHFA has shut down two divisions, resulting in a 10% workforce reduction, while HUD is shutting down its … Read more
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced that manufacturers will need two factories to implement artificial intelligence into their product offerings. This is expected to impact every industry, not just the automotive sector. According to Huang, the first factory will be for producing physical products, while the second will focus solely on developing and manufacturing AI. Huang … Read more
Tesla is issuing a recall for certain 2024-2025 Cybertruck vehicles due to a stainless-steel exterior trim panel that can delaminate and detach, posing a road hazard risk. Approximately 46,096 vehicles are affected. Owners will receive replacement parts at no cost. The company’s stock has plummeted 44.2% in 2025, making it the worst performer in the … Read more
An international team of astronomers has made the most compelling evidence yet that dark energy, a mysterious force driving the universe’s rapid expansion, may not be a constant. The findings suggest that dark energy could ebb and flow through cosmic time, potentially leading to a more stable universe or even its collapse. This new measurement … Read more
The United States men’s national team (USMNT) has been eliminated from the Concacaf Nations League, losing to Panama in the semifinals. The result is a wake-up call for the team and head coach Mauricio Pochettino, who faces questions about his team selection, striker role, and overall strategy. Pochettino’s decision to start Christian Pulisic in an … Read more
Mariah Carey has emerged victorious in a copyright lawsuit over her iconic holiday song “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” A US District Judge ruled that the songwriters behind Vince Vance and the Valiants’ 1989 version of the song failed to prove their work was significantly similar to Carey’s 1994 hit. The judge also … Read more
A flurry of thrilling finishes marred NCAA tournament games across multiple contests. One of them was the double-overtime thriller between UC San Diego and Michigan. The Wolverines edged out the Tritons 68-65, securing a nail-biting victory after UCSD’s final-second shot missed back iron. Another intense matchup saw UNC Wilmington push to pull off a massive … Read more
Boston Celtics franchise owner announced on Thursday, Bill Chisholm, has purchased the team for $6.1 billion. The sale marks a record price for a North American sports team if approved by the NBA’s Board of Governors. Chisholm, 56, is a lifelong Celtics fan who owns a home on Nantucket Island but keeps its location private. … Read more
Remedy’s latest multiplayer game, FBC: Firebreak, has won over the skepticism of many critics, including yours truly. As a single-player focused studio, it was surprising to see Remedy venture into online co-op territory. However, their efforts have paid off in a big way. FBC: Firebreak is a three-player cooperative first-person shooter that sets itself apart … Read more