Science & Tech

Judge blocks Trump administration from cutting research funding after 22 states sue

Feb. 11, 2025

A federal judge temporarily halted the Trump administration's radical changes to how the National Institutes of Health pays for biomedical research, putting on hold a plan to slash research funding paid out by the federal government. Twenty-two state attorneys general filed a lawsuit Monday against the plan, which would limit how it pays out universities and research institutes for “indirect costs.”

Science & Tech

Top translation apps for travelers

Feb. 11, 2025

Traveling abroad can be an incredible adventure, but the language barrier can make even the most intrepid explorer nervous. The fear of being unable to communicate or understand signs and menus keeps many would-be travelers from ever leaving their home country. But fear not. With the rise of powerful translation apps, you can harness the latest technology right on your smartphone to bridge the language gap wherever your journey takes you. I've tested out the top contenders to bring you my picks for the best translation apps for global travelers. Whether you have an iPhone or an Android, these apps have got you covered with features like live speech translation, text input and even AI-powered sign and menu translation.

Health

New bird flu strain detected in Nevada dairy worker, CDC says

Feb. 11, 2025

A new type of bird flu has been detected in a human dairy worker in Nevada. This strain is different from the version that’s been spreading in herds since last year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The case was apparently mild, as the Churchill County dairy worker was not hospitalized and has recovered, the Associated Press reported, citing health officials.

Health

CEO says quitting coffee boosted her energy levels and productivity

Feb. 11, 2025

Cutting coffee out of morning routines would be a foreign concept to most caffeine lovers in this country. But one CEO claims that quitting coffee has had the opposite effect from what she expected. Nadya Movchan, CEO of London-based communications firm Movchan Agency, told Fox News Digital that she’s feeling more energetic than ever since kicking her coffee habit.

Travel

At over $10,000 per kilogram, Africa’s first caviar is surprising the luxury food industry

Feb. 11, 2025

When Delphyne Dabezies first announced her plans to launch Africa’s first caviar manufacturer, some in the luxury food industry were incredulous. But now, 15 years since founding her company, Acipenser, with its Rova and Kasnodar Caviar brands, Dabezies’ products have made their way into some of the most prestigious kitchens in the world.

Sports

Ex-Ohio State star has 2-word reaction to Jim Tressel being nominated as Ohio's lieutenant governor

Feb. 11, 2025

Jim Tressel was nominated as the next lieutenant governor of Ohio on Monday, and it drew a reaction from one of his former star players while he coached at Ohio State. Terrelle Pryor, who was the quarterback for the Buckeyes from 2008 to 2010, had a two-word show of support for Tressel.

Sports

Eagles' DeVonta Smith reaches rare milestones in Super Bowl LIX victory

Feb. 11, 2025

Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith, who led the team with 69 receiving yards, scored on a 46-yard touchdown reception on Sunday to give Philadelphia a 34-0 lead. The Chiefs would eventually respond late in the second half, but it wasn’t enough, and the Eagles were crowned Super Bowl champions.

Business

Nokia picks Intel's AI and data center leader Justin Hotard as new CEO

Feb. 11, 2025

Finnish telecoms company Nokia on Monday said Pekka Lundmark would step down as CEO, and that it has appointed Justin Hotard to take over his role. Hotard, who will take up the position on April 1, is currently the executive vice president and general manager of Data Center & AI Group at Intel, according to the chipmaker's website. Telecom gear makers, struggling with lower sales of 5G equipment, have been looking for ways to diversify their markets and break into growing areas such as artificial intelligence.

Health

Altman says Musk 'trying to slow us down,' OpenAI not for sale

Feb. 11, 2025

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said Elon Musk is "probably just trying to slow us down" with his bid to purchase the company, insisting on Tuesday that it is not for sale. Altman, who spoke to Bloomberg on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit in Paris following Musk’s unsolicited bid of $97.4 billion to take over OpenAI, also said that Musk is probably living his whole life "from a position of insecurity" and that "I don’t think he’s like a happy person, I do feel for him." "Look, OpenAI is not for sale," Altman told Bloomberg. "Elon tries all sorts of things for a long time. This is this week’s episode."

Health

Fifteen cases of measles reported in small West Texas county with high rate of vaccine exemptions

Feb. 11, 2025

Fifteen measles cases — mostly in school-aged children — have been confirmed in a small county in West Texas with one of the highest rates of vaccine exemptions in the state. South Plains Public Health District Director Zach Holbrooks said Monday that his department was first notified in late January about the first two cases in Gaines County, which he said were “two children who had seen a physician in Lubbock.”