Caitlin Clark continues to make waves in the WNBA with her latest milestone achievement. In a recent game against the Seattle Storm, Clark broke the WNBA single-season rookie record for assists, surpassing Ticha Penicheiro’s previous record set in 1998. With an average of 8.3 assists per game, Clark reached a total of 232 assists, solidifying
Last week, Wall Street experienced its best performance of 2024, with significant gains across major indices like the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average. The surge in stock prices brought the S&P 500 closer to its record high in July, signaling a strong recovery from the previous month’s rout. Additionally, the yield
Parents in England are facing stricter consequences if their children are taken out of school without permission, as new guidance implemented by the Department of Education (DfE) takes effect. The DfE announced plans to consider fines for unauthorised absence for parents whose children miss more than five days of school. The fines for school absences
Barbara Redman, PhD, MBE, from New York University School of Medicine, highlights the importance of authors disclosing conflicts of interest. She points out that accessing the Open Payments database should not be a difficult task. However, the reality is that some authors may not be fully transparent about their affiliations and financial interests in research
Starbucks, a coffee giant known for its popularity and convenience, has been facing significant challenges related to mobile orders. The rise in digital sales, particularly through the mobile app, has led to congestion at Starbucks cafes, frustrated customers, and overwhelmed baristas trying to keep up with the demand. Former CEO Howard Schultz has identified the
The recent riots across the UK have led to a surge in arrests, ultimately resulting in severe overcrowding in jails across the country. The situation has become so dire that violence and self-harm in prisons have reached “unacceptable” levels, with some facilities being pushed to the brink of collapse. A scathing inspection of HMP Wandsworth
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine continued to escalate on Saturday, with reports of missile attacks and drone shootdowns. The Russian assault on Ukraine persisted despite Ukrainian forces making advances into Russia’s Kursk border region. The State Emergency Service of Ukraine reported that a Russian missile hit the city of Sumy, causing a blaze that
A recent study utilizing data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has brought into question the conventional wisdom regarding asteroid 16 Psyche. Initially believed to be the core remnants of a protoplanet, new observations have detected hydrated minerals on Psyche’s surface, including hydroxyl and possibly water. This discovery has complicated our understanding of the
The U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, is scheduled to arrive in Israel on Sunday as part of a significant diplomatic effort to bring about a ceasefire in Gaza and put an end to the long-standing conflict between Israel and Hamas. This visit marks Blinken’s tenth trip to the region since the conflict began in
During a preseason game against the Detroit Lions, Patrick Mahomes surprised fans and teammates alike with a behind-the-back pass to Travis Kelce. This unexpected move came after Mahomes had hinted at attempting such a trick play during the week leading up to the game. Despite the fact that the play was not specifically designed for