Los Angeles health authorities have issued an urgent warning about an opioid that is 10 times more powerful than fentanyl after it claimed its first victim in LA County. Officials with the LA Department of Public Health said a fatality in February has been tied to the drug cychlorphine, a powerful synthetic opioid like fentanyl … Read more
South Korean Finance Minister candidate Lee Hyoung-il speaks during his confirmation hearing at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, on September 15, 2026. Kim Hong-ji | ReutersThe semiconductor boom will last at least until 2027, South Korean Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-Il said on Saturday. “For now, our view is that we can sustain this … Read more
Alligator kills 71-year-old man fishing in Florida BBCMan, 71, dies in alligator attack while fishing in Florida pond: FWC WFLAFlorida fisherman dragged into water and killed by 12-foot alligator The GuardianFisherman, 71, attacked and killed by 12-foot alligator next to Florida lake AP NewsAlligator attacks, kills man who was fishing in Winter Garden, police say … Read more
European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in the West Bank BBCEuropean diplomats attacked in the West Bank a day after the beating of the Post photographer The Washington PostIsraeli settlers attack European diplomats in the West Bank The GuardianIsraeli settlers attack European diplomats during the olive harvest in the West Bank Al JazeeraIsraeli settlers attack … Read more
Earlier this year, Mercedes’ AMG performance brand caught our attention with the four-door GT coupe, a souped-up sports sedan with three axial-flow motors delivering more than 1,150 horsepower. Well, now meet its beefier cousin, the 2028 Mercedes-AMG GT SUV, an equally powerful electric people mover with ultra-fast charging. The AMG GT SUV (let’s say five … Read more
Now developers must filter out non-consensual intimate images. Apple Verizon will offer Apple’s new iPhone Handoff feature for iOS 27, but it will cost you $10 a month. The carrier says the feature is “coming soon” to its network in its announcement, where it also revealed it was offering the iPhone Duo. If you remember, … Read more
In a way, the World Gymnastics Championships that begin Saturday mark the beginning of the run-up to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The meet includes the first global team competitions since the Paris Games. The team medalists will achieve first places in LA 2028 for their countries. In other ways, the worlds will show where … Read more
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano began its 55th eruptive episode since December 23, 2024, shortly after 3 a.m. local time on Saturday, after an unusually long two-month pause. CONCLUSION Kilauea’s 55th eruptive episode began early Saturday morning. The volcano has experienced episodic eruptions since December 23, 2024. Kilauea is considered one of the most active volcanoes in … Read more
An experimental drug developed at Michigan Medicine has reversed a serious form of fatty liver disease in animal studies by targeting an unexpected source of liver damage: the gut. The compound, known as DT-109, works by reducing harmful gut bacteria, protecting the intestinal lining, and preventing inflammatory substances from reaching the liver. According to findings … Read more
Pope Leo XIV has been discharged from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, just four days after an operation to remove a cancerous tumor from his lung. The 71-year-old walked unassisted to his car, stopping to talk to supporters. The Vatican said the pope will give the traditional Angelus prayer and blessing to a crowd in St. Peter’s … Read more