Author: Nicole Roney

In a surprising turn of events, two Maryland football players have been selected in the 2024 NFL Draft. Delmar Glaze was chosen in the third round, while Tarheeb Still was picked in the fifth round. However, safety Beau Brade, who was highly regarded as a top prospect, went undrafted. Despite the disappointment of Brade not being selected, 14 other Maryland players who participated in the team’s pro day also went unselected in the draft. Nevertheless, these players are not giving up on their dreams of playing professional football. They will be signing with NFL teams as undrafted free agents in…

A series of tornadoes wreak havoc in suburban Omaha and Iowa, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. Multiple tornadoes were reported to have caused significant damage to homes and businesses in Nebraska and Iowa. Fortunately, there were no reported fatalities, with fewer than two dozen people receiving treatment at hospitals in the Omaha area. Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen and Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds toured the affected areas, arranging for assistance to those impacted by the storms. One particularly destructive tornado passed over Eppley Airfield in Omaha, causing damage to buildings and privately owned planes. The storm continued into…

Measles Cases on the Rise Globally, Threatening Elimination Efforts Measles cases around the world have nearly doubled from 2022 to 2023, presenting a significant challenge to efforts aimed at eliminating the highly contagious disease. According to provisional data, there were 321,582 cases of measles reported globally in 2023, with more than 94,000 cases already documented in 2024. Nearly half of the cases have been reported in the World Health Organization’s European Region. In the United States, 128 measles cases have been reported in 20 jurisdictions this year, marking the highest number since 2019. Measles was declared eliminated in the US…

Title: TikTok Trend Oatzempic Claims to Aid Weight Loss There is a new weight loss trend taking TikTok by storm called oatzempic, inspired by a breakfast smoothie recipe made with oats, water, cinnamon, and lime. Users on the popular social media platform claim that consuming this smoothie daily can result in significant weight loss, similar to the effects of the weight-loss drug Ozempic. Some users have reported losing up to 9lb in just three weeks by following the oatzempic recipe. However, experts caution that the rapid weight loss claims may be attributed to factors like intermittent fasting and calorie restriction,…

Huawei Technologies Co. Unveils Latest Pura 70 Series Featuring Advanced Kirin 9010 Processor In a recent announcement, Huawei Technologies Co. introduced its newest line of smartphones, the Pura 70 series, which are equipped with the highly anticipated Kirin 9010 processor. This latest release is a significant milestone for the Chinese tech giant, as it showcases the company’s ability to continue production of the controversial chip despite challenges. Independent analysis conducted by consultancy TechInsights has confirmed that the Kirin 9010 processor is a more advanced version of its predecessor, the Kirin 9000s, which raised concerns in Washington due to its cutting-edge…

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many employees to adapt to a new way of working, with recent research showing that a significant number of workers are now working remotely. According to the study, 57% of employees are currently working from home, a stark contrast to the mere 3% who were doing so before the pandemic. Remote work has quickly become a popular option for many employees, with 73% expressing a desire to continue working remotely at least some of the time. However, the research also shed light on the challenges that come with remote work, as 61% of employees admitted…

SpaceX continues its successful streak with the recent launch of its 42nd rocket of the year on Tuesday. Carrying Starlink satellites into orbit, the company now boasts an impressive launch rate of one mission every 2.7 days in 2021. This puts SpaceX on track to break records with between 130 and 140 total launches by the end of the year. Notably, the Falcon rocket family achieved a major milestone with its 300th successful first-stage landing during this mission. SpaceX has demonstrated its reusability prowess by landing about 85 percent of the Falcon rockets it has launched, with over 90 percent…

A recent study conducted in Germany has shed light on changing perceptions of old age among adults. The study, which analyzed data from 14,056 participants in the German Ageing Survey, born between 1911 and 1974, found that people now perceive old age to begin later in life than in previous generations. Over a 25-year period, researchers asked participants at what age they considered someone to be old. The results indicated a shift towards older adults and middle-aged individuals believing old age starts at a later age. However, the study also noted that this trend has slowed down in recent years.…

Microsoft recently announced the launch of the Phi-3 Mini, a new light AI model designed for smartphones and local devices. The model, trained on 3.8 billion parameters, is the first of three small Phi-3 language models that the company plans to release. The Phi-3 Mini aims to provide a more cost-effective alternative to cloud-powered Large Language Models (LLMs), making AI more accessible to smaller organizations. Microsoft claims that the Phi-3 Mini surpasses its predecessor, the Phi-2 model, and is comparable to larger models like Llama 2. Utilizing a dataset based on the Phi-2 model, the Phi-3 Mini also incorporates heavily…

As the highly anticipated 2024 NFL draft approaches, football fans and analysts alike are eager to see which prospects will be selected by their favorite teams. In a recent article, a prominent writer shared his favorite prospects at every position for this year’s draft. It is important to note that these picks are not necessarily the best overall prospects or the consensus picks. The writer, who has closely evaluated each player, has rated these prospects higher than other evaluators or in close debates within their position groups. For each prospect mentioned, the writer gives projections for the round in which…