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The U.S. faces a severe egg shortage due to a significant outbreak of avian influenza, killing 17.2 million hens in late 2024, compounded by extreme weather and logistical challenges. The crisis has led to empty shelves and soaring egg prices, with no quick solution, highlighting vulnerabilities in food supply and…

A wave of layoffs in the US is anticipated to continue until 2025, affecting major industries including tech, media, and finance. Microsoft, Amazon, BlackRock, and several other companies are planning significant workforce reductions. A prominent cause is the integration of AI and efforts to streamline operations. Companies are restructuring to…

MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, donated $16 billion to charities through her Yield Giving initiative, which emphasizes trust-based and unrestricted grants. Tech billionaire Elon Musk criticized her focus on causes like racial equity and LGBTQ justice. Scott’s innovative approach includes repeat donations to non-profits for sustained impact, reshaping philanthropy…

A British minister criticized Elon Musk for his remarks on UK child sexual abuse scandals, accusing him of ignorance. Musk targeted UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Minister Jess Phillips on social media, labeling Phillips a “rape genocide apologist.” Phillips dismissed Musk’s comments as baseless, while Starmer defended his record…

At its heart, the case revolves around Tennessee’s Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), which prohibits minors from accessing gender-affirming medical care. The law imposes civil penalties on medical providers who violate these restrictions. While surgeries are not central to this case, the focus lies on the bans on puberty blockers…

Frontman Alex Rice told the BBC that the natural reaction when faced with a gun is to seek cover, but what stood out to him was the lack of panic from those around them, which made the incident feel disturbingly routine. Read More | Source: Times of India…

In the wild west of social media, few characters have captured the internet’s imagination quite like Dr Parik Patel, BA, CFA, ACCA, Esq. Known for his razor-sharp satire and unmistakable Desi dad humor, Dr Patel has built a cult following on Twitter as the ultimate financial meme lord. Read on…

What began as a seemingly benign act of receiving a luxury handbag escalated into a controversy that shook the nation, culminating in an unprecedented—albeit short-lived—declaration of martial law. The scandal, centered on First Lady Kim Keon-hee and a Christian Dior handbag, has since become a cautionary tale about power, perception,…

Chase Strangio, a transgender attorney with the ACLU, will make history by arguing before the US Supreme Court in United States v Skrmetti, challenging Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors. The case will determine if the law violates the Equal Protection Clause, with significant implications for civil rights and…

Indian-American lawyer Kash Patel, selected by Trump to lead the FBI, was notified by the bureau about being targeted by Iranian hackers. This follows a series of foreign hacking attempts targeting Trump associates. Relations between the US and Iran remain strained, exacerbated by ongoing tensions involving Israel and Gaza. …

A humpback whale was spotted under the Brooklyn Bridge on Monday, the first such sighting in the East River since 2022. The whale, likely feeding on Atlantic Menhaden, ventured into the urban waters, an unusual occurrence due to heavy boat traffic. Experts believe the whale is a juvenile and urge…

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