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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

Josh Kraft Joins Boston Mayoral Race Against Michelle Wu

Boston philanthropist Josh Kraft has officially joined the race for mayor, setting up a challenge against the current Mayor Michelle Wu. He filed the necessary paperwork with the Office of Campaign and Political Finance, listing Allison Murray as his campaign treasurer. Kraft, who is the president o

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Jan 28 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Yasuke's Unique Role in Assassin's Creed Shadows

The upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows is stirring up excitement, especially with its unconventional choice of protagonists. Yasuke, a samurai, is one of the main characters, but he's not an assassin. This isn't unprecedented, but it's the first time Ubisoft is openly embracing this change. As a resu

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Jan 28 2025BUSINESS

Why is Intel So Hard to Sell?

Intel's future is stuck in a tricky spot. Its factories need loads of money and time to fix, which scares off potential buyers. Plus, the US government has poured money into these factories, making it tough to shut them down. So, no one wants the factories, but Intel can't sell without them. Recent

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Jan 28 2025SPORTS

Shakur Stevenson's New Attitude: Is Boxing Politics Getting in the Way?

Boxing fans are feeling betrayed after Shakur Stevenson recently expressed his disinterest in becoming an undisputed champion. In an interview, the 27-year-old boxer admitted that titles and legacy don't matter much to him anymore. Stevenson's shift in perspective has raised eyebrows, especially sin

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Jan 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Local Disasters Shift Conservatives' Views on Sustainability

When it comes to climate change, we often hear calls for action. But what about those who aren't typically on board with sustainable living, like conservatives in Western Europe, Israel, and the United States? Well, it turns out that experiencing or expecting natural disasters can change their minds

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Jan 28 2025SCIENCE

The Secret Behind Cattle Abortions: A Swiss Study on Neospora caninum

You know how sometimes cows have abortions? Well, a lot of the time, it's because of a tiny parasite called Neospora caninum. This little bugger can pass from momma cow to her unborn calf, causing abortions, stillbirths, or even sick calves that don't show any signs. In the Swiss canton of Grisons,

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Jan 27 2025HEALTH

Marburg on the Rise: Who's Protecting Americans?

On a chilly Saturday in early January, news of a potential Marburg outbreak in Tanzania hit the airwaves. This nasty virus, similar to Ebola but deadlier, has no approved vaccine or treatment. So, how do we keep Americans safe from such threats? Well, the best bet is to nip it in the bud overseas. W

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Jan 27 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Jennifer Lopez’s Musical Dream Comes True at Sundance

In 2025, Jennifer Lopez saw her dream of starring in a musical finally come true at the Sundance Film Festival. She played Ingrid Luna in Kiss of the Spider Woman, a film adaptation of Manuel Puig’s novel directed by Bill Condon. The movie, set in a prison, tells the story of two cellmates, Valentín

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Jan 27 2025POLITICS

President Trump's Citizenship Plan: A Constitutional Conundrum?

Think back to the 1990s, when a bill similar to President Trump's recent executive order on birthright citizenship was floating around Congress. This bill aimed to stop children born in the U. S. to non-legal residents from automatically becoming citizens. Such bills have been proposed before, but t

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Jan 27 2025SPORTS

Missed Catch: A Lesson for Dalton Kincaid

Imagine this: It's the final moments of the AFC Championship Game. The Bills are down, and their hopes rest on a single play. Tight end Dalton Kincaid has a clear view of the ball thrown by quarterback Josh Allen. But instead of catching it, he watches the chance at a Super Bowl slip through his fin

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