Malaysia plans to strengthen its semiconductor regulations, following pressure from the US government. Trade Minister Zafrul Aziz said that the US wants Malaysia to monitor shipments of high-end Nvidia chips closely, suspecting they may be diverted to China. The US is investigating a technology firm, DeepSeek, which uses banned US chips for its AI model. … Read more
A new study suggests that combining two cholesterol-lowering drugs could save thousands of lives by reducing the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular diseases. Researchers analyzed data from 108,353 patients in 14 studies to find that combining a statin with ezetimibe resulted in a significant 19% reduction in death from any cause, compared … Read more
The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a key device for the company across various markets, boasting a slightly modified design and several key specs upgrades over its predecessor. The device’s retail box includes a USB-C cable, SIM ejector tool, and paperwork, with no exciting accessories. Design-wise, the Galaxy A26 features a glass back with Gorilla Glass … Read more
Carnie Wilson’s daughter Lola is set to audition for season 23 of “American Idol”. Lola, 19, will be singing in front of judges Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, and Carrie Underwood. Her famous aunt Wendy Wilson from Wilson Phillips, a Grammy-nominated trio, and her parents Rob Bonfiglio and Carnie Wilson will also accompany her to the … Read more
A measles outbreak in Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma has reached 355 cases, with local officials warning that it’s an undercount and the virus may continue to spread for months. The majority of cases have been among children under five and young people aged five to 17. Texas reported 309 cases, with most coming from … Read more
A North Carolina mother’s dream family vacation turned into heartbreak when Royal Caribbean staff denied boarding to her special needs son due to an ID issue. Despite confirming in advance that his student ID would be acceptable, the 16-year-old was refused entry at Port Canaveral in Florida. Shannon Nutting had spent over a year organizing … Read more
Kentucky has advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2019 after defeating Illinois 84-75. The Wildcats controlled the game for most of its duration, leading by as many as 16 points. Koby Brea was a standout performer for Kentucky, scoring a team-high 23 points on 10-16 shooting and … Read more
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen will attempt to win his fifth consecutive start as he faces the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday. The veteran backstop has been impressive in March, going 4-1 and allowing two goals or fewer in all five appearances. However, Andersen’s team will be without star winger Andrei Svechnikov, who is expected to … Read more
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has described the country’s widespread protests as a “movement of violence” following the jailing of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. The protesters, mostly from the main opposition party Republican People’s Party (CHP), have taken to the streets for five consecutive nights, defying bans on gatherings. The detention of Imamoglu on corruption charges … Read more
Lindsey Vonn made her first podium since returning from a five-year retirement, finishing second in the super-G at the World Cup Finals in Sun Valley, Idaho. The 40-year-old skiing legend shattered the record of oldest women’s World Cup podium finisher, set by Austrian Alexandra Meissnitzer in 2008. Vonn, who finished just over a minute behind … Read more