Apple is reportedly removing physical SIM card trays from more iPhones this year, starting potentially with the iPhone 17 series. Retail employees in the EU are undergoing eSIM training, suggesting a wider rollout. While the US already uses eSIMs exclusively on iPhone 14 and later models, Apple...
The Dallas Cowboys have signed cornerback DaRon Bland to a four-year, $92 million contract extension. Bland, 26, had a stellar 2023 season, leading the NFL with nine interceptions and setting a record with five interception returns for touchdowns. This makes him the second member of the Cowboys' 2022...
Following an Israeli airstrike killing several Houthi ministers, including the prime minister, Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen raided UN offices in Sanaa. Several UN employees from the World Food Programme (WFP) and UNICEF were detained. The UN condemned the detentions, calling them unacceptable. This action is the latest...
Forty years ago, Bob Ballard's team discovered the Titanic wreckage. This wasn't just a lucky find; it was the result of a cleverly disguised top-secret Navy mission to locate lost submarines. Ballard used innovative technology, including remotely operated vehicles, and a new search strategy focusing on the debris...
The US government is preparing to release updated dietary guidelines. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggests these new guidelines might disregard expert recommendations. This upcoming release is generating anticipation and concern about potential changes to nutrition advice.
A young boy wandered onto a closed monorail track at Hersheypark. He was separated from his parents and spent about 20 minutes near the track before a guest spotted him. The alert guest, along with another, safely rescued the boy. Hersheypark officials praised the guest's quick thinking...
A strong solar storm is expected to hit Earth around September 1-2, potentially causing a G3 (strong) geomagnetic storm. This could lead to stunning aurora displays visible much farther south than usual, potentially reaching states like Illinois. The storm is caused by a coronal mass ejection (CME), possibly a...
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones defended trading linebacker Micah Parsons, emphasizing the team's need to improve its run defense. He believes acquiring defensive lineman Kenny Clark will achieve this goal. While acknowledging Parsons's exceptional pass-rushing abilities, Jones prioritizes stopping the run. However, the trade leaves the Cowboys relying...
President Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook sparked concerns about the central bank's independence. Economists fear that Trump's desire for a more compliant Fed, leading to lower interest rates, could cause higher inflation and borrowing costs. Cook's firing is unprecedented in the Fed's history and is...
The Powerball jackpot soared to over $1.1 billion after no one won Saturday's drawing. This makes it the fifth-largest Powerball prize ever. Winners can choose between a 30-year annuity or a roughly $498.4 million lump sum (before taxes). The odds of winning are incredibly low – 1 in...
