In a groundbreaking ruling, a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) regional official recently declared that Dartmouth basketball players are employees of the school. This decision paves the way for the potential formation of the first-ever labor union for NCAA athletes. All 15 members of the Dartmouth men’s basketball team signed a petition to join Local
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Fans of the cult classic comedy Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion have been eagerly awaiting news of a sequel, and finally, we have an update! In a recent interview, Mira Sorvino, one of the film’s stars, shared exciting details about the progress of the much-anticipated follow-up. Let’s dive into the latest developments and what
The housing market has been experiencing significant fluctuations due to the sudden increase in mortgage rates. On Monday, the average rate on the popular 30-year fixed mortgage climbed to 7.04%, reaching its highest level since December, according to Mortgage News Daily. This surge in rates followed a sharp jump triggered by the unexpectedly strong January
Most Asia-Pacific markets experienced a decline on Tuesday, following the downward trend on Wall Street the previous day. Investors in the region were also eagerly awaiting the interest rate decision from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), which was scheduled to be announced later in the day. Concerns over RBA Decision The RBA decision, highly
In recent years, the United States has seen a distressing increase in workplace violence targeting healthcare professionals. According to a survey conducted by the National Nurses United (NNU), the nation’s largest nursing union, nurses reported a surge in violent incidents following the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey, which involved 914 nurses from across the country, revealed
In a scene straight out of a horror movie, ancient creatures are emerging from the cold storage of melting permafrost. The melting ice has exposed incredibly preserved extinct megafauna like the woolly rhino and the remains of a giant wolf that are over 40,000 years old. But it’s not just the remains of these creatures
In a recent report, Google Bard is said to be undergoing a significant transformation. According to a leaked changelog dated February 7th, Google’s AI chatbot, Bard, will be rebranded as Gemini. This change is not only limited to the name but also highlights the underlying foundation model that powers this intelligent chatbot. With the introduction
Over the weekend, a heart-wrenching incident occurred in Jaywick, Essex, where a 68-year-old grandmother named Esther Martin lost her life after being attacked by two dogs. The incident took place while Martin was visiting her 11-year-old grandson, and it has left the community in shock and horror. According to witnesses, the attack unfolded inside a
Asian markets started the holiday-shortened week on a mixed note as investors eagerly anticipated policy decisions from key central banks, namely the Reserve Bank of Australia and the Reserve Bank of India. Private surveys on service sector activity in China and Hong Kong were scheduled to be released on Monday, adding to market sentiment. Additionally,
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has announced that the central bank will proceed cautiously with interest rate cuts this year, signaling a considerably slower pace than what the market had expected. In an interview with “60 Minutes” after the Federal Open Market Committee meeting, Powell expressed confidence in the strength of the economy and assured