Author: Grace Johnson
Grace Johnson
Grace Johnson is a freelance journalist from the USA with over 15 years of experience reporting on Politics, World Affairs, Business, Health, Technology, Finance, Lifestyle, and Culture. She earned her degree in Communication and Journalism from the University of Miami. Throughout her career, she has contributed to major outlets including The Miami Herald, CNN, and USA Today. Known for her clear and engaging reporting, Grace delivers accurate and timely news that keeps readers informed on both national and global developments.
FDA Refuses to Review Seasonal Flu Vaccine The US Food and Drug Administration refused to accept Moderna’s application to review its first mRNA seasonal flu vaccine. The company announced the decision on Tuesday. The refusal represents another hurdle for mRNA vaccine development in the United States. Several officials in the Trump administration have recently criticized the technology. The FDA said the application lacked an adequate and well-controlled trial. The agency said the control group did not reflect the best available standard of care in the United States during the study. Moderna said regulators did not raise any safety or efficacy…
Discord will soon require users worldwide to verify their age before accessing adult content. Users must confirm their age with a face scan or upload an official ID. The platform says it has more than 200 million monthly users. The company says its new safety measures will place all users into a teen-appropriate environment by default. Discord already enforces age checks in the UK and Australia to comply with online safety laws. The platform will roll out the system globally from early March. Savannah Badalich, Discord’s policy head, said teen safety remains a top priority. She added that teen-by-default settings…
The Seattle Seahawks overpowered the New England Patriots with a relentless defensive display, winning the Super Bowl 29-13 at Levi’s Stadium. The victory marked Seattle’s second championship in franchise history. Two of the NFL’s most formidable defences faced off in the season’s biggest game, and Seattle controlled every moment from the opening snap. Briton Aden Durde became the first overseas coach to lift the league’s top prize in the United States. Dark Side Defence Commands the Field Seattle’s 46-year-old defensive coordinator has built the NFL’s most feared unit, nicknamed “the Dark Side.” On Super Bowl Sunday in Santa Clara, California,…
The Houston housing market is showing signs of improved affordability after years of rising prices and tight supply. In several neighborhoods, more households can now afford median-priced homes than at any time in recent years, marking a notable local increase in affordability. Home prices in Houston have leveled off in many areas, while mortgage rates have eased slightly compared with past years. These changes have lowered monthly payments for buyers and opened opportunities for families who had previously been priced out of the market. Analysts say this trend could support increased homeownership in 2026. Some suburban and inner-city neighborhoods are…
A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange accidentally sent customers more than 40 billion dollars in bitcoin. The mistake briefly turned some users into multimillionaires. The company had intended to give a small reward of 2,000 won, worth about 1.37 dollars. Instead, it sent 2,000 bitcoins to customers on Friday. The platform Bithumb apologised for the error and explained the situation. The company said it quickly noticed the mistake and recovered almost all missing tokens. It restricted trading and withdrawals for 695 affected customers within 35 minutes of the glitch. Exchange Recovers Almost All Misplaced Bitcoin Bithumb said it retrieved 99.7 percent…
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order threatening tariffs on countries that continue trading with Iran. The order does not set a fixed rate but uses 25 percent as an example. It says the tariff could apply to goods imported into the United States from any nation that directly or indirectly buys goods or services from Iran. Trump did not comment directly on the order but stressed that Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons. He spoke from Air Force One while senior US and Iranian officials held talks in Oman after weeks of escalating threats. Trump had already…
The European Union has warned TikTok to change its platform design or face massive financial penalties. The European Commission said the video app violated EU online safety rules. Officials reached this conclusion after an investigation launched in February 2024. Regulators examined how TikTok’s features shape user behaviour. The Commission said TikTok failed to properly assess risks to mental wellbeing. Investigators focused on autoplay and endless content feeds. They said these features can harm users, particularly children. Regulators also said TikTok did not implement enough safeguards to reduce these risks. TikTok rejected the findings through a company spokesperson. The firm called…
For two months, the US Department of Justice released millions of documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein. The records outline years of alleged sex trafficking by the wealthy financier. President Donald Trump now calls for Americans to move forward. Washington, however, shows little sign of letting the story fade. Justice department completes its review Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the government review has concluded. Congress mandated the review through legislation passed in November. Blanche said prosecutors found no grounds for new criminal charges. He confirmed the files include emails, photographs, and extensive correspondence. He added that such material alone cannot…
Netflix faced tough questioning in Washington over its $82bn (£61bn) bid to acquire Warner Bros Discovery. Lawmakers questioned whether the merger would benefit consumers or workers. Senators from both parties voiced concern during an antitrust hearing. Senators warn merger could weaken competition and drive up prices Members of the Senate antitrust subcommittee said the deal could reduce competition across entertainment markets. Several senators warned that subscription costs might rise. Others questioned whether cinemas could survive if regulators approve the deal. The Department of Justice is reviewing the proposed transaction. Approval would give Netflix control of Warner Bros film and television…
Scientists have developed a non-invasive liquid biopsy that can detect early cancers. The test analyzes blood samples for epigenetic changes, which are chemical modifications that influence how genes work. Detecting these changes early could improve survival rates and treatment outcomes. Early detection is key to fighting cancer. Most cancers are more treatable when found before symptoms appear. This new liquid biopsy offers a simple alternative to traditional tissue biopsies, which are invasive, costly, and often uncomfortable. Researchers say it could revolutionize cancer screening and monitoring. The test identifies cancer signals by analyzing DNA fragments in the bloodstream. These fragments carry…