Tom Cruise has been honored with the Department of the Navy Distinguished Public Service (DPS) Award, the Navy’s highest honor outside of the department. The award was presented to him during a ceremony in London on Tuesday. The DPS Award recognizes Cruise’s contribution and dedication to the US Navy through his film work, which has … Read more
A speleologist who suffered serious injuries while mapping an uncharted cave in Italy was rescued after a 75-hour operation. Ottavia Piana, 32, fell 15 feet and sustained a fractured face, ribs, and knees on Saturday. A team of over 150 experts used explosives to clear the way as they carefully extracted her from the Bueno … Read more
Physical activity has long been touted as a key to overall health, and recent research confirms its benefits for brain function. A study published in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine journal found that physical activity, regardless of intensity or type, can improve cognitive-processing speed and reduce the risk of dementia. Participants who engaged in daily … Read more
A new study published in the journal JAMA Network Open found that taking higher daily steps is associated with fewer depressive symptoms. The research, a meta-analysis of 33 studies involving over 96,000 adults, suggests that even a small increase in step count can have a significant impact on mental health. According to lead author Dr. … Read more
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has announced 15 songs as finalists for the 2025 Oscar’s original song category, set to be whittled down to five nominees on January 17, 2025. The list features a mix of established artists like Diane Warren and Elton John, along with newcomers from movies such as … Read more
Country star and actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley has been fighting for two years after losing her voice in 2022 due to a medical condition known as muscle tension dysphonia, which left her unable to speak. The 53-year-old actress, married to Brad Paisley, opened up about her life-changing diagnosis and the emotional toll it took on her. … Read more
The US Energy Department has announced a record $15 billion loan guarantee for Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), California’s largest utility, to improve its electrical grid and fund climate resiliency projects. The conditional commitment will help PG&E invest in hydroelectric power generation, batteries, and power lines. The move comes as PG&E faces pressure to address … Read more
The 2024 season has come to an end for many young tennis players, but Indian-American player Nishesh Basavareddy is still making waves. At just 19 years old, Basavareddy finished the year ranked a career-high No. 138 in the ATP Rankings and won two ATP Challenger Tour titles. Basavareddy will be competing in the NextGen ATP … Read more
President Yoon Suk Yeol’s legal team has denied any connection to the charge of rebellion, stating that they do not agree with the concept of rebellion as a legal matter. The team, led by lawyer Seok Dong Hyun, who has a 40-year relationship with President Yoon, claims that the president is being unfairly targeted. Seok … Read more
US retail sales rose 0.7% in November, beating analyst estimates. The gain was driven by strong motor vehicle and auto parts sales, as well as a 1.8% increase in online shopping. While overall sales excluding auto and gas rose 0.2%, the control group, which excludes volatile categories, increased by 0.4%. This suggests that consumers are … Read more