A new report by Physicians for Human Rights and the Organization for Justice and Accountability in the Horn of Africa details widespread sexual violence in Tigray, Ethiopia. Over 500 medical records and interviews with 600 health workers document mass rape, sexual slavery, forced pregnancy, and torture by Ethiopian and...
The Houston Astros have reacquired shortstop Carlos Correa from the Minnesota Twins in a trade deadline deal. Correa, who spent his first seven seasons with the Astros, will transition to third base. The move comes after reports of stalled negotiations due to the Twins' reluctance to cover a...
Amazon exceeded second-quarter earnings expectations, reporting $167.7 billion in net sales, surpassing analyst predictions of $162 billion. However, the projected third-quarter operating income of $15.5 billion to $20.5 billion fell short of analyst estimates, causing a 2.9% drop in after-hours share price. While third-quarter sales also exceeded expectations,...
The Tennessee Supreme Court ruled that death row inmate Byron Black's implanted defibrillator need not be deactivated before his scheduled execution on Tuesday. This overturns a lower court's order. The state court argued that deactivation would constitute an unlawful stay of execution. While the higher court didn't address...
Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin missed Senate votes, including two on arms sales to Israel, while appearing on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'. This occurred during a heated debate within the Democratic Party regarding the issue. The Senate ultimately rejected resolutions to block the sales, though a significant...
Over 154,000 federal employees are being paid not to work under a deferred resignation program, costing taxpayers millions. The program, intended to streamline the government and save money long-term, has drawn criticism for its chaotic implementation and legal battles with unions. While proponents cite potential long-term savings and...
A baby boy, Thaddeus Daniel Pierce, born on July 26th in Ohio, is being called the world's 'oldest baby' after being conceived from a 1994 frozen embryo. The embryo was 'adopted' by Lindsey and Tim Pierce from Linda Archerd, who had it cryopreserved following IVF treatment in the early...
Figma's highly anticipated IPO debuted on the NYSE Thursday, experiencing immediate volatility and a significant price surge. Shares, initially priced at $33, traded between $101 and $112, resulting in a mid-day market cap of $45 billion. High demand led to fractional share allocations for many investors. The...
Battlefield 6, launching this October, aims to recapture the essence of Battlefield 3 and 4. Early gameplay reveals a return to a contemporary military setting with improved gunplay, impactful destruction, and smaller, more focused maps. The game features a return to traditional classes, though weapon selection is more...
The Detroit Lions' 2023 third-round draft pick, Hendon Hooker, has seen limited playing time behind starting quarterback Jared Goff. Goff's strong 2024 season and the Lions' signing of Teddy Bridgewater as backup further sidelined Hooker. Hooker's future with the team remains uncertain, although his performance in the upcoming...
