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The countdown to the 2025 MLB Fall Classic has officially begun, as the new season is in full swing.The Dodgers blew past the Yankees in the 2024 World Series, winning 4-1 to earn their second title in the past five years. With a revamped pitching staff, will L.A. make it three in six years? Or, will the Mets — whom the Dodgers defeated in the 2024 NLCS — make a run after the addition of Juan Soto?Let’s take a look at the odds to win the Fall Classic at DraftKings Sportsbook as of April 29.World Series winner 2025Los Angeles Dodgers: +265…
Western Digital Corp forecast fourth-quarter results above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, betting on stable demand for its storage devices from cloud providers, sending shares up 7 per cent in premarket trading. Demand for cloud computing, driven by advances in AI technology, has boosted investments in data centers that utilize memory chips from manufacturers such as Western Digital. Western Digital’s cloud market revenue rose 38 per cent from a year earlier to $2.01 billion in the quarter ended March 28, representing 87 per cent of total revenue.”Even in a world marked by geopolitical uncertainty and shifting tariff dynamics, one thing…
U.S. economic growth slowed sharply in the first quarter of 2025 as businesses rushed to stockpile goods ahead of President Trump’s sweeping tariff policies. The nation’s gross domestic product — the total value of products and services — shrank at a 0.3% annual rate, down from growth of 2.4% in the final three months of 2024, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday in its initial GDP estimate. It’s the worst quarterly performance for the U.S. economy since early 2022, when the economy was in recovery after cratering during the COVID pandemic.The U.S. economy was forecast to show 0.8% growth in the first…
Fresh Google Wallet news is here and that means an expansion of digital IDs to more states, a work-around for those wanting to skip out on this silly REAL ID deadline, and an age verification process that should be more private. Google shared the news of Google Wallet’s continued digital ID expansion today by announcing that Arkansas, Montana, Puerto Rico, and West Virginia will “soon” allow their residents to save their government-issued IDs to Wallet. These 4 new areas bring us to a total of 10, so we’re not exactly moving quickly here. We were at 4 states total in 2023.…
Condoms are highly effective in preventing HIV transmission when used correctly and consistently. Studies show that consistent condom use reduces the risk of HIV transmission by about 85% to 99% during sexual activity. Here’s how condoms work: Barrier Protection: Condoms act as a physical barrier, preventing the exchange of bodily fluids (semen, vaginal fluids, and blood) that can carry the HIV virus. Correct Use is Crucial: The effectiveness of condoms depends on proper use every time during sexual activity. Incorrect use or breakage can reduce their effectiveness. Types of Condoms: Latex condoms are…
Jaap Arriens | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesSouth Korea’s data protection authority has concluded that Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek collected personal information from local users and transferred it overseas without their permission.The authority, the Personal Information Protection Commission, released its written findings on Thursday in connection with a privacy and security review of DeepSeek.It follows DeepSeek’s removal of its chatbot application from South Korean app stores in February at the recommendation of PICP. The agency said DeepSeek had committed to cooperate on its concerns. During DeepSeek’s presence in South Korea, it transferred user data to several firms in China and the U.S.…
President Trump’s tariffs have roiled financial markets and upended global trading patterns. Now they are disrupting measures of economic growth as well.U.S. gross domestic product, adjusted for inflation, declined at an 0.3 percent annual rate in the first three months of the year, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. It was, on the surface, a stunning reversal from the strong growth at the end of last year, when the economy expanded at a 2.4 percent rate.But the first quarter figure was misleading, the result of quirks in the way economic activity is measured. More reliable data on consumer spending and business…
MSI, a leading name in gaming hardware and a pioneer in technological innovation has shaken the portable gaming landscape with the launch of the MSI Claw. This groundbreaking handheld device marks a new era, boasting the world’s first integration of the powerful Intel Core Ultra processor. The Intel Core Ultra processor sits at the heart of the Claw, featuring a revolutionary silicon architecture for enhanced performance. This innovative chip is further amplified by the inclusion of Intel’s cutting-edge ARC graphics, boasting up to 8 Xe cores. This combination delivers a staggering twice the graphical performance compared to previous generations, ensuring…
My girlfriend and I have been together for seven years. We were both married with children when we met, had an affair and left our marriages to be together. We are very much in love, but she hides me from her family and friends. I have never met her children (13 and 10), and I’ve been asked to leave her house hurriedly when they are coming over. I haven’t met many of her friends, either. I’ve told her how much this hurts me. It’s our biggest source of conflict. But she says she prefers it this way. We have a…
In my previous article I covered the types of illness and the causes. In case you have missed it, click below to read- FEVER FAQ- Part 1 Fever Diagnosis: How is your health assessed? When assessing a fever, we doctors employ a systematic approach to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective management. Fever is a common response of the body to various infections and diseases, making it an important indicator for health assessments. Fever is a common indication that the body is fighting off infection. One of the primary tools used in diagnosing fever is the thermometer, an instrument that measures…