Dark matter, the elusive, invisible matter that astronomers say makes up about 85% of the mass of the universe, does not interact with light. Scientists only suspect it’s there because of the way things we can see interact with it. But now, a team in China says it has found the most direct evidence of … Read more
A clue about your risk for dementia may be in the palm of your hand. More than 10 million people around the world are diagnosed with dementia each year, with early-onset dementia striking people in their 50s and 60s. But a quick and simple screening tool may give people a better idea of the state of … Read more
The Russian embassy in the UK accused Britain of “deliberately opting for an escalation of the Ukraine crisis”, saying that “the deeper its involvement in the conflict… the greater the price it will pay”. In response, Burnham said last week: “We are not friends in good times, we will be there in Ukraine’s time of … Read more
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday announced plans for a wave of new sanctions aimed at further isolating Iran, after threatening the Islamic Republic with “an economic D-Day.” The sanctions will target international entities dedicated to facilitating Iranian trade related to shipping, oil, cryptocurrencies, gold and aviation. Bessent said President Donald Trump was making phone … Read more
Netanyahu threatens forceful response to possible future attacks by Iran Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns Iran of a forceful response to any future attacks, emphasizing Israel’s right to self-defense after recent clashes. The segment explores the volatile situation in the Middle East, including Iran’s use of Hezbollah and the US administration’s role in fostering … Read more
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose, but other major stock indexes fell after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlined new sanctions against Iran and President Donald Trump threatened Canada. Meanwhile, Micron Technology (MU), Sandisk (SNDK), and Nvidia (NVDA) fell as chips took a hit, but steel stocks rose on the stock market today. The Dow industrials … Read more
Over the weekend, Amazon significantly increased the prices of its hardware devices, raising them by as much as 60% in some cases. The price explosion affected Fire TVs, Echos, Kindles and Eeros. One egregious example that has been cited is the Echo Dot, one of Amazon’s cheapest smart speakers, whose price jumped 60% overnight, from … Read more
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was arrested on suspicion of engaging in prostitution in Ohio and later pleaded no contest to lesser charges. Jessica Christian/SF Chronicle San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was arrested on suspicion of engaging in prostitution near his family’s home in Ohio before pleading no contest to misdemeanor charges on … Read more
Topline Researchers at Southern Illinois University have engineered microbes that can break down discarded plastic bottles and crop waste and turn them into protein-rich cookies, a step-by-step biological transformation that could address the problems of plastic pollution, a looming global food crisis and help sustain deep space missions with humans on board. A cookie is … Read more
When you walk through the grocery store, your financial health may be top of mind these days (groceries are expensive!). Or, maybe you’re hyper-focused on foods to support your heart health, hormones or blood sugar. However, Dr. Brian T. Lee, MD, a transplant hepatologist at Hoag, suggests people think about their livers while choosing their … Read more