The University of Southern California has made the decision to cancel its main-stage graduation ceremony for students, citing safety concerns and the need to process a large number of attendees. This announcement comes in the midst of campus protests regarding the Israel-Hamas war and controversy surrounding the selection of the class valedictorian. Protests erupted on campus following the selection of Asna Tabassum, a Muslim student, as the valedictorian. Critics of the decision argued that Tabassum’s religious background was not representative of the student body as a whole. The controversy only escalated as tensions increased over the conflict in the Middle…
Author: Robert Gill
Army Engineers Construct Floating Pier for Humanitarian Aid Delivery to Gaza Army engineers have recently begun construction of a floating pier and causeway off the coast of Gaza, aimed at facilitating the delivery of humanitarian aid to residents of the region. According to sources, once completed, the project could potentially provide up to two million meals a day to the people of Gaza. The construction, which is currently in progress, is in line with predictions made by the Pentagon and is set to be finished early next month. The project was ordered by President Biden with the goal of allowing…
Popular social media platform Reddit experienced a widespread outage this afternoon, leaving users frustrated and unable to access the site for nearly an hour. Users attempting to visit Reddit were met with an error message, urging them to try again later. At 12:52PM ET, Reddit made an update on its status page, confirming that the outage was due to a backend issue impacting many users. Downdetector, a service that tracks website outages, reported a significant spike in outage reports around 12:45PM ET. Fortunately, Reddit quickly identified the issue and began working to resolve it. The platform released another update at…
The Supreme Court appears to be poised to weigh in on former President Donald Trump’s federal election subversion case, with key points emerging from the recent proceedings. One major development is the court’s reluctance to grant Trump sweeping immunity in the case, signaling a potential rejection of his claims. Additionally, special counsel Jack Smith may not receive blanket authorization to pursue charges against Trump, as the justices appear cautious about the implications for holding a trial before the upcoming November election. The failure to fully resolve the immunity question at the Supreme Court level could result in lower courts handling…
Japan’s first moon lander, SLIM, continues to defy expectations by surviving its third lunar night, according to Japan’s space agency. The probe, which landed on the moon on January 20, has been able to withstand extreme temperatures during these periods of darkness. SLIM initially faced a challenge when it landed upside down with its solar panels facing away from the sun. However, the lander was able to power on once the sun rose eight days later. Despite not being designed to survive lunar nights, key functions of the probe are still working well despite the temperature changes. The main goal…
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) has been discovered spreading among US dairy cows, causing alarm among researchers worldwide. The lack of transparency in the federal investigation into the outbreak has raised concerns among experts, who are worried about the potential impact of this fast-spreading virus. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reported 32 affected herds in eight states, with unclear links between cases. Researchers are still unsure of how the virus is spreading among the cows, with some speculating that contaminated milk equipment may be a possible vector. In a troubling development, the virus was found in a North…
A recent study presented at the American College of Physicians meeting and published in the Annals of Internal Medicine has found that cutting daily caloric intake can lead to weight loss, regardless of eating schedule. The study, which involved a head-to-head trial of obese, pre-diabetic individuals, showed no significant difference in weight loss between a fasting group and a group eating freely. Participants in the fasting group lost an average of just over 5 pounds, while those in the regular eating group lost about 5.7 pounds. This suggests that cutting daily calories without adhering to a specific fasting diet can…
Stock futures are on the rise as Wall Street aims to bounce back after a recent tech sell-off. The S&P 500 futures are up 0.6%, Nasdaq 100 futures have gained 0.75%, and Dow Jones futures have added 0.5%. This comes after both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq experienced significant losses last week, with six consecutive days of declines. On Friday, the Nasdaq dropped 2%, with Nvidia leading the decline with a 10% drop. However, the Dow was mostly unaffected by the tech losses. Investors are now turning their attention to upcoming earnings reports from major companies including Tesla, Meta Platforms,…
In recent weeks, tensions at Columbia University have reached a boiling point as Rabbi Elie Buechler, who is associated with the prestigious institution, urged Jewish students to stay home due to concerns about their safety. This recommendation sparked widespread debate on campus, with some students expressing their discomfort and fear amid ongoing protests and allegations of harassment and threats. University officials recently testified before Congress about the rise of antisemitism on campus and the surge of pro-Palestinian protests, leading to increased security measures to protect students during Passover celebrations. The White House has condemned calls for violence against Jews and…
NASA’s Juno spacecraft has recently revealed stunning images of the Loki Patera volcano on Jupiter’s moon Io. The volcano, spanning over 127 miles in width, boasts an impressive lava lake that has intrigued scientists. The detailed imagery captured by Juno displays the extreme volcanic environment on Io, showcasing smooth and glassy lava fields as well as hot, flowing lava. NASA used the images to create an animation that offers a glimpse into the tumultuous activity taking place on the moon’s surface. Io’s volcanic activity is attributed to the gravitational forces exerted on the moon by nearby celestial bodies, particularly Jupiter.…