The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) has responded to the Professional Tennis Players Association’s (PTPA) claims against the tour, dismissing them as “entirely without merit” and reaffirming its commitment to improving player welfare. The ATP Tour, established in 1990, has been instrumental in the global growth of men’s professional tennis, with a governance structure that … Read more
Gold prices surged to a fresh record high on Tuesday, reaching $3,038.26 per ounce, as tensions in the Middle East and trade uncertainty fueled demand for the safe-haven asset. The US Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday, with traders giving nearly a 66% chance of a rate-cut in June. However, … Read more
Peru has declared a state of emergency in response to a surge in violent crime in the capital city, Lima. The government, led by President Dina Boluarte, has deployed troops on the streets to patrol areas and maintain law and order. This move follows a week of escalating violence, including the fatal shooting of popular … Read more
Magic: The Gathering is set to release its latest expansion, Tarkir: Dragonstorm, which marks a new direction for the trading card game as it enters its next original expansion. The set will see planeswalkers Elspeth and Narset team up to investigate the threat of dragons that have been cropping up across the last couple of … Read more
A surprise wave of Israeli airstrikes on Tuesday plunged Palestinians back into a nightmare they thought was behind them. The bombs crashed across Gaza, setting fire to a tent camp in Khan Younis and flattening a Hamas-run prison. More than 400 people were killed, making it one of the deadliest days of the ongoing war. … Read more
A recent rumor suggests that the Nintendo Switch 2 may be released on May 15th, two weeks before the upcoming April 2 Nintendo Direct event. This would make it a Spring release, potentially coinciding with other major launches such as Doom: The Dark Ages and a new Mario Kart set. Theories behind the possible launch … Read more
A tanker involved in a collision with a cargo ship in the North Sea has released tiny plastic pellets into the ocean, sparking concerns over marine pollution. The Stena Immaculate and Solong collided on March 10, triggering an explosion and fires that have been extinguished. The Russian captain of the Solong has been charged with … Read more
A fire broke out overnight at a Tesla lot in Seattle’s SODO neighborhood, damaging multiple vehicles. According to the Seattle Fire Department, four electric vehicles were extinguished and no injuries or damage to buildings were reported. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. The incident occurred near Second Avenue South and West Spokane … Read more
The Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) took place in San Francisco from March 9-12, bringing together clinicians, community members, scientists, and industry experts to discuss the latest developments in HIV research. Experts from various fields shared their experiences and insights on why CROI is a valuable meeting for advancing HIV research. According to … Read more
Astronomers have confirmed the presence of four small planets around Barnard’s Star, one of our solar system’s nearest and most fascinating neighbors. The discovery verifies a previous study that suggested the star was orbited by at least one planet. The new findings were made using the radial velocity method, which detects hidden exoplanets by measuring … Read more