Mexico vs Ecuador caused artificial earthquake due to fan celebrations

The celebrations haven’t stopped after Mexico’s historic win over Ecuador in the World Cup’s Round of 32 on Tuesday. The co-host nation faced Ecuador on its home turf at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, earning a 2-0 win to advance to the Round of 16. It marked Mexico’s first win in the knockout stage of the FIFA tournament since 1986. Both of Mexico’s goals against Ecuador activated seismic sensors across Mexico City due to massive fan celebrations. Just like the 2018 World Cup, thousands of fans celebrating caused an artificial earthquake. 🚨🤯 NEW: Both goals by Julian Quiñones and Raul…

California ranchers demand right to blast killer wolves with pepper balls

California ranchers sick of watching blood-thirsty wolves ravage their herds are demanding the right to blast the predators with pepper balls as Republican lawmakers are fighting what they call overly restrictive state laws on protected species. Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick (R-Alturas) rallied with law enforcement and ranchers Wednesday at the Capitol…

American vaccines that transformed public health, prevented millions of illnesses over 250 years

Before the first successful vaccine was developed in 1796, Americans had little protection against deadly infectious diseases like smallpox, measles and diphtheria. Over the next 250 years, vaccines helped eliminate or dramatically reduce many vaccine-preventable infectious diseases, preventing millions of illnesses, infections and deaths. “There is a reason that vaccines are widely…

Trump won’t renew USMCA deal with Canada and Mexico, trade rep says

President Trump has decided not to renew the United States-Mexico-Canada trade pact that he negotiated during his first term, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Wednesday. “We think there are substantial issues,” Greer told Bloomberg News in an interview shortly before a scheduled call with a broader group of news…

DOJ dropping fraud charges against billionaire Indian businessman Gautam Adani

US prosecutors asked a judge Monday to dismiss criminal fraud and conspiracy charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, who had been accused of duping investors in a massive solar project in India. Adani, one of the world’s richest people, was accused in 2024 of paying massive bribes to ensure the project’s success.…

Elon Musk loses lawsuit against OpenAI in unanimous verdict

OAKLAND, Calif. — Jurors on Monday handed Elon Musk a loss in the landmark trial over the future of OpenAI — deeming the artificial intelligence ‌giant not liable ​to the world’s richest person for having allegedly abandoned its mission to benefit humanity.   In a unanimous verdict that was reached just…

Should Americans worry about Ebola? What to know about the latest outbreak

The Ebola outbreak in Congo’s Ituri province has caused 88 deaths and over 300 suspected cases, with at least six Americans exposed to the highly contagious disease. One of these US patients is experiencing symptoms, according to media reports. Global alarm has been building since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a public…

Urban Meyer loses  million grievance against Jaguars over firing

Urban Meyer won’t get $30 million for being terrible at his job. The former Jaguars head coach lost a $30 million-plus arbitration case against the franchise after they fired him following just 13 games during the 20121 season, according to On3. The sides disagreed on whether the Jaguars’ “for cause”…

Nationals ban fan for holding a white nationalist sign

The Washington Nationals identified and banned at least one individual from Nationals Park after he held a sign during Sunday’s game that called for the deportation of “100+ million” and included a white nationalist website, a team spokesperson told The Athletic. The Nationals, who did not publicly share the person’s…

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