President Biden defends his fitness for office during a high-stakes press conference. A United Nations report reveals that the world’s population is expected to peak this century. And while Project 2025 is gaining traction, one group has already been talking about it at length. Here’s what you need to know today. During a crucial press … Read more
Cargo containers are stacked on ships at the Port of Los Angeles, the nation’s busiest container port, in San Pedro, California, on October 15, 2021. Mario Tama | Getty Images News | Getty Images Some wholesale prices rose more than expected in June as Wall Street gauges when the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates. … Read more
Nexon has responded to claims that The First Descendant’s iconography bears a striking resemblance to icons from Destiny 2. Earlier this week, players discovered a surprising number of similarities between the icons and weapons used in the new free-to-play sci-fi shooter The First Descendant and Destiny 2. The First Descendant – Official Freyna Character Gameplay … Read more
Image source, Getty Images Article information Author, Ian Jongs Role, Cultural reporter 2 hours ago Tributes have been paid to actress Shelley Duvall, known for her role in the horror classic The Shining and her collaboration with director Robert Altman, following her death at the age of 75. Duvall played Wendy, the wife of Jack … Read more
PHOENIX — Braves manager Brian Snitker and several of his players have said at times in recent weeks something along the lines of, “It doesn’t feel like we’re running at full speed yet.” With three days before the All-Star break, it seems timely to ask ourselves what it will take to finally put this team … Read more
NASA Live: Official NASA TV Stream – YouTube View on This morning (July 12), a private cargo ship departed from the International Space Station (ISS). Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus spacecraft undocked from the International Space Station today at 7:01 a.m. EDT (1101 GMT) while the ISS was over the South Atlantic Ocean, ending a 5.5-month stay … Read more
Thousands of patients treated at two Portland, Oregon, hospitals are being ordered to undergo blood tests because of an “infection control breach” linked to an anesthesiologist who may have exposed them to HIV and hepatitis B and C. About 2,400 people who were patients at two health care providers — Providence and Legacy Health — … Read more
Today’s Daily Figure A somewhat subjective assessment of the day’s weather, on a scale of 0 to 10. 4/10:Humidity is high, but a short break from the heat and drought-inducing rainfall is welcome. Fast prediction Today: Humid and rainy. Highs: Upper 70s to mid 80s. This evening: Showers and storms still possible. Lows: Around 70 … Read more
JPMorgan Chase’s (JPM) second-quarter profit surged thanks to a one-time accounting boost and a rally on Wall Street. But another decline in a key source of revenue underscores the challenges facing even the largest U.S. bank. Net income of $18 billion was up 25% from the same period a year ago, largely thanks to a … Read more
PARIS — Samsung’s latest generation of foldable phones aims to attract traditional phone users with the help of artificial intelligence. At its annual Unpacked event on Wednesday, held for the first time in Paris, the company announced updates to its foldable devices and earbuds, and shared more details about its upcoming smart ring. The stars … Read more