South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol announced martial law late Tuesday night, but it was short-lived as lawmakers, including leader Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party, forced their way into parliament to vote down the decree. Lee initially thought the announcement was a deepfake, but after watching the video, he realized it was real. He … Read more
A new study published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report has found that splash pads are a significant source of waterborne disease outbreaks in the US, with Cryptosporidium being the most common cause. The study analyzed 60 waterborne disease outbreaks associated with splash pads from 1997 to 2022 and found that 10,611 cases, 152 hospitalizations, … Read more
College football’s recruiting calendar is always a hot topic on signing day. This year’s class of freshmen brings together some of the best talent from around the country. Top-ranked teams like Texas, Ohio State, Georgia, and Alabama are dominating the national rankings. However, transfer portal changes have impacted how we view signing day. With many … Read more
Brian Thompson, a veteran executive at UnitedHealthcare, was shot and killed outside a hotel in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, sending shockwaves through the health care sector. The 62-year-old had spent over 20 years climbing through the ranks at the company, which employs approximately 140,000 people. Thompson served as chief executive of the insurance division since … Read more
The No. 1 Kansas Jayhawks suffered their first loss of the season on Wednesday, falling to Creighton 76-63 in a closely contested game at CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. The Bluejays, led by Pop Isaacs’ 23 points, came into the matchup with a roster that could challenge KU’s squad and proved it. Kansas, which … Read more
US health insurer UnitedHealth has forecast medical costs for 2025 to be above Wall Street expectations, driven by high demand for healthcare services in its government-backed insurance businesses. The company expects the percentage of premiums spent on medical care to range from 86% to 87%, surpassing analysts’ estimates of 84.77%. This increase is attributed to … Read more
Cuba’s energy grid has collapsed, leaving millions without power, as the island struggles with aging infrastructure, natural disasters, and economic turmoil. The state-run utility company, the Cuban Electric Union, said workers were attempting to restore power but warned that the process could take days. A power plant in Matanzas suffered an overnight failure, triggering a … Read more
Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, is about to become slightly closer and brighter than usual. On December 6, it will reach a distance of 380 million miles from Earth, its closest point this year. This alignment with the Sun will make Jupiter shine brighter than at any other time. The best viewing … Read more
Pure Storage reported Q3 2025 revenues rising 9% to $831 million, driven by a top-four hyperscaler licensing deal worth its Purity OS and Direct Flash Module (DFM) technology. This deal is expected to bring in cash from fiscal 2027. The four hyperscalers involved are AWS, Azure, Google, and Meta, the fourth largest. Pure has been … Read more
A recent report by a humanitarian organization documents Israel’s actions during its October 7, 2023, offensive on the occupied Gaza Strip. The report examines allegations of civilian casualties, destruction of infrastructure, forced displacement, and obstruction of humanitarian aid. It analyzes Israeli statements and intent behind these actions, concluding that genocide has been committed against Palestinians … Read more