Author: Adrian Garrett

The NFL free agency frenzy is officially underway, with the “legal tampering” period kicking off today and free agency set to begin on March 13 at 4 p.m. ET. This year, fantasy football enthusiasts can look forward to live reactions and analysis from Yahoo Sports experts as teams make moves to shore up their rosters. With the NFL salary cap set at an impressive $255.4 million for the upcoming season, teams have more flexibility to make big moves in free agency. This represents a $30 million increase from the previous year, giving franchises more room to maneuver in the player…

President Biden has announced that the U.S. will be sending aid to Gaza, including a ship to build a temporary pier for aid shipments amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The aid efforts were expanded following tensions between Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu over the civilian deaths in Gaza. The U.S. is set to lead a global effort to provide humanitarian assistance to Gaza, with the U.S. Army Vessel General Frank S. Besson departing for the Mediterranean to assist in the aid mission. The U.S. has already been airdropping food into Gaza, and the temporary pier will…

Asian stocks took a hit on Monday, with Japanese shares leading the decline. The speculation that Japan’s central bank may raise interest rates caused the yen to strengthen, resulting in a drop in Japanese stocks. The Topix index in Japan fell by as much as 3.2%, marking the largest decrease since March of the previous year. The yen was trading just below 147 against the dollar. Chip stocks within the benchmark also saw a decline, reflecting the pressure on AI-related companies in the US. Nvidia Corp. fell by 5.6% on Friday, further adding to the negative sentiment in the market.…

A recent report from Stanford University and Gusto has shown a significant increase in the distance workers are living from their employers. The mean distance from employee residence to employer location has jumped from 10 to 27 miles between 2019 and 2023, indicating a shift in where workers are choosing to live. According to the report, 5.5% of employees now live over 50 miles away from their employer. Interestingly, high-earning Millennials working in the Information sector or in Finance & Insurance are the most likely to live far from their employers, highlighting a trend among certain demographics. A survey by…

The South Carolina women’s basketball team continued their winning streak in non-NCAA tournament games with a nail-biting 74-73 victory over Tennessee. Star center Kamilla Cardoso made an unlikely three-point shot with just 1.1 seconds remaining to secure the win for the Gamecocks. South Carolina got off to a strong start, taking a 13-0 lead in the first half behind their balanced scoring attack and top-ranked defense. However, Tennessee fought back in the second half, led by Rickea Jackson and Jewel Spear. The game came down to the wire as Tennessee took the lead late in the game, but Cardoso’s key…

Reality television star Janelle Brown, known for her role in “Sister Wives,” recently shared a heartbreaking family photo on social media. The photo, taken just before the tragic death of her son Garrison, serves as a poignant reminder of the precious moments they shared together. Garrison, aged 25, died of an apparent suicide on March 5, leaving his family and friends devastated. Janelle and her ex-husband Kody Brown had raised six children together, making the loss even more devastating for the close-knit family. The family picture includes Janelle’s daughters, sons, grandchildren, and son-in-law, capturing a moment of joy before tragedy…

Former President Donald Trump has recently posted a $91.63 million bond as he appeals the judgment against him in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case. Trump’s notice of bond and appeal was submitted to the federal court in New York on Friday, following a federal jury’s decision in January to award Carroll $83.3 million in damages. The defamation case stems from Trump’s statements denying he raped Carroll, claiming she wasn’t his type, and accusing her of fabricating the allegation to boost sales of her book. Insurance company Chubb underwrote the bond for Trump, which he signed on Tuesday. The bond…

President Joe Biden gave a passionate State of the Union address this week, covering a range of pressing issues and sparring with his critics. In his speech, Biden addressed the ongoing economic challenges facing the country, as well as the need for unity and cooperation in addressing social and political issues. Meanwhile, economists are noting a new trend in the workforce, dubbed “The Great Stay,” where workers are increasingly choosing to stay in their current jobs rather than seeking new opportunities. This trend is expected to have a significant impact on the labor market and could potentially lead to changes…

Rafael Nadal Withdraws from Indian Wells Due to Injury, Andy Murray Advances 22-time grand slam singles winner, Rafael Nadal, has announced his withdrawal from the Indian Wells tournament. The Spanish tennis star cited a muscle injury sustained in January as the reason for not being ready to play at the highest level. Nadal expressed sadness at having to make this tough decision but emphasized that it was necessary for his recovery. Nadal was set to face Milos Raonic in the first round but has been replaced by India’s Sumit Nagal. In contrast, former world number one Andy Murray produced a…

NASA’s Juno mission has made a groundbreaking discovery regarding the Jovian moon Europa, revealing that it produces a staggering 1,000 tons of oxygen every 24 hours. This finding has sparked excitement among scientists as it has the potential to provide a source of metabolic energy for life on the icy moon. Europa, the fourth largest moon of Jupiter, has long been a target of interest for researchers due to its subsurface ocean of salty water beneath its frozen surface. The recent calculations by Juno indicate that Europa’s oxygen production rate is approximately 26 pounds per second, a significant amount that…