Svetlana Dali, the alleged Delta Airlines stowaway, was arrested for the second time this month in Philadelphia. She was previously arrested by the FBI on December 4 for allegedly sneaking onto a flight from the US to France. According to authorities, Dali cut off her ankle monitor and attempted to sneak into Canada using a … Read more
Climate change is having a significant impact on winter temperatures worldwide, causing businesses that rely on cold weather to adapt. According to non-profit organization Climate Central, the number of days below freezing has been declining in the Northern Hemisphere over the past decade. This trend is particularly notable in Europe and the US, where more … Read more
Panasonic has announced the Lumix ZS99 / TZ99, a new point-and-shoot camera that boasts an impressive 30x optical zoom, rivaling even the iPhone. Available from February 2025, this compact camera features a Leica lens and can be digitally doubled to 60x using Panasonic’s iZoom feature. Weighing just 11.35oz (322g), the Lumix ZS99 / TZ99 packs … Read more
Seed oils have become a topic of discussion among nutritionists, food bloggers, and wellness enthusiasts. While some claim they are detrimental to health, experts say moderation is key. Nutritionists recommend consuming seed oils in limited amounts, as excessive consumption can lead to inflammation and negative impacts on heart health. Registered dietitian Dr. Maya Feller explains … Read more
A recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals that nearly one-quarter of U.S. adults live with chronic pain. The study found that women are more likely to experience daily pain, with 33% reporting it affects them every day or most days. The prevalence of chronic pain is a pressing public health … Read more
A new study published in BMC Cardiovascular Disorders reveals that pediatric and young adult patients infected with COVID-19 are at a higher risk of cardiac complications compared to flu or RSV patients of the same age. The research, based on US hospital data from 2020 to 2021, analyzed over 212,000 respiratory virus admissions. The study … Read more
A targeted attack on Tuesday killed Igor Kirillov, a senior general in charge of Russia’s military protection against radiological, biological, and chemical threats. Ukrainian security services allegedly carried out the assault, striking close to Moscow’s heart. Kirillov was seen as crucial to Russia’s internal security and had been linked to the country’s use of chemical … Read more
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd is close to selling its department store business, Intime, to Youngor Fashion Co for around $1 billion, according to sources familiar with the matter. The sale could be announced soon, possibly within days. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-16/alibaba-said-to-near-1-billion-intime-sale-to-youngor-fashion
Pharmaceutical companies are touting weight loss drugs as a solution to cut healthcare costs in the US. Denmark’s Novo Nordisk and US-based Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro have made significant progress in developing these medications, which were initially designed to treat type 2 diabetes. The FDA has given them the go-ahead signal, and they are being prescribed … Read more
A 57-year-old US permanent resident, Svetlana Dali, was arrested on Monday after attempting to leave the country again by bus heading towards Canada. Dali had been released from custody in December after stowing away on a plane from New York City to Paris, and was ordered to wear an ankle monitor. According to authorities, Dali … Read more