The latest viral fitness trend is literally buzzy. Vibration plates are all over TikTok, with devotees saying they help tone and strengthen muscles. Never heard of them? “A vibration plate, also known as a power plate, is a machine that vibrates when you stand on it,” says John Gallucci Jr., a doctor of physical therapy…
US immigration agents searched the home of Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar on Monday morning as part of a “criminal investigation”. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents “executed a judicially authorized search warrant” for the home in the Washington, DC, area, a US justice department spokesperson told the BBC. The search “is part of an ongoing federal…
A chicken sandwich from McDonald’s is shown in Chicago, Illinois, May 6, 2021. Scott Olson | Getty Images McDonald’s is betting on chicken and beverages to fuel its next phase of growth, but new consumer spending data suggests the fast-food giant faces stiff competition from rivals that specialize in those areas. At its September investor day,…
BallBack provides free collection bins to schools, tennis courts and clubs. When Prem Kamasani saw his tennis coach throwing away hundreds of used tennis balls after practice, he wondered whether they could be put to better use. Instead of letting them go to waste, the high school student decided to collect them. That small effort…
With all the content available online these days, it can be hard to figure out what’s real and what’s hype. While we don’t always have the answers, we have a direct line to people who do — which is why we present to you our series The Internet Made Me Ask, where we have experts…
South Africa’s deputy police chief has resigned three weeks after he was charged with sexual offences. A lawyer representing Lt Gen Shadrack Sibiya submitted his resignation letter at his disciplinary hearing on Monday, a police spokesperson said. The charges relate to allegations that he sexually groomed a 16-year-old girl and raped an 18-year-old woman. He…
Brian Niccol, chief executive officer of Starbucks Corp., during a Bloomberg Television interview in New York, US, on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Starbucks on Monday denied that it is considering acquiring Chipotle Mexican Grill in what would be the biggest ever restaurant takeover. “Starbucks is not buying Chipotle,”…
Microsoft will ramp up use of its homegrown artificial intelligence chips after years of reliance on Nvidia’s graphics processing units, as the software giant attempts to bolster its AI stack. Starting with its third-generation Maia AI accelerator, unveiled on Monday, Microsoft said it will mainly rely on its own silicon to handle incoming requests. Microsoft’s…
Optical illusion personality tests are interesting images that trick the brain and eyes into believing what a person sees, based on their focus, current thoughts, and perspective. What makes these tests even more interesting is that there are multiple objects cleverly layered inside these images, and whatever you choose claims to reveal a hidden personality…
Starbucks on Monday said that it would not be moving to buy Chipotle Mexican Grill, after a report last week said the coffee house chain had evaluated the prospect. “As a matter of policy, we don’t comment on rumors and speculation, but we want to be clear we are not buying Chipotle,” a Starbucks spokesperson…