Year: 2024

Long-time High School Basketball Coach and Former St. John’s Player Gus Alfieri Passes Away at 87

Gus Alfieri, a former St. John’s player and long-time high school basketball coach, passed away at the age of 87 on the first morning of 2024, leaving a profound impact on the Long Island basketball community. Alfieri, who led St….

Illinois Basketball Star Terrence Shannon Jr. Charged with Rape in Kansas

Illinois officials were taken by surprise when star basketball player Terrence Shannon Jr. was charged with rape in Kansas. The university’s Athletic Director, Josh Whitman, admitted that he only became aware of the charging documents and warrant for Shannon’s arrest,…

Syracuse Guard Quadir Copeland Named ACC Player of the Week

Syracuse guard Quadir Copeland has been named the ACC’s Player of the Week after an outstanding performance in the game against Pittsburgh. The 6-foot-6 sophomore scored a career-high 22 points, leading the Orange to an 81-73 victory at the JMA…

South Korea’s FTC Slaps Nexon Korea Corp. with Record Fine for Deceptive Business Practices

In a landmark ruling, the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) of South Korea has slapped Nexon Korea Corp. with a hefty fine of 11.6 billion won (approximately $8.85 million) for deceptive business practices. The hefty penalty stems from irregularities related to…

The Rise of Owala Water Bottles: A Shift in the Market

The latest trend in water bottles has taken social media by storm, and it’s not the Stanley Cup. The cool girls have already moved on to Owala water bottles, leaving behind the massively popular Stanley Cups. While Stanley Cups have…

Waitrose & Partners No 1 Farmhouse Kirkham’s Lancashire Cheese Recalled Due to E.coli Contamination

Waitrose, a popular supermarket chain, has issued a product recall on its Waitrose & Partners No 1 Farmhouse Kirkham’s Lancashire Cheese (200g) due to potential contamination with E.coli bacteria. The recall was made as a precautionary measure to prevent the…

New Cell Categorization Methodology Revolutionizes Single-Cell Data Organization

A groundbreaking new methodology has been introduced, revolutionizing the categorization and organization of single-cell data. The innovative tool, known as CellHint, has been developed by researchers at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, the University of Cambridge, EMBL’s European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI),…

Monster Hunter: World Experiences Significant Resurgence in Player Count

Monster Hunter: World has experienced a significant resurgence, reaching its highest concurrent player count in over 3 years. According to SteamDB, the game peaked at 131,964 players on January 1, making it the 12th most played game on New Year’s…

AI in Finance: Exploring the Potential of Language Model (LLM) Technology

AI in Finance is a rapidly evolving field with the potential to revolutionize the financial industry. In a three-part series, Christophe Atten provides valuable insights into the world of Language Model (LLM) technology and its application in the finance sector….

The Decline of Clinician-Scientists: A Threat to Medical Research

The role of clinician-scientists, professionals who bridge the gap between medical research and patient care, is facing a concerning decline. This issue was raised by Stephen O’Rahilly, a prominent figure from Cambridge University, emphasizing the urgent need to address the…