Week 16 is upon us, and fantasy football managers are facing a crucial set of lineup decisions. Several notable quarterbacks may impact their starting lineups, including Patrick Mahomes, Geno Smith, and Kirk Cousins. Start ’em: Kyler Murray (Arizona Cardinals) – Murray faces the Panthers, who have struggled against quarterbacks this season. Jordan Love (Green Bay … Read more
Falls are a major concern for older adults, and the risk of falls and fractures increases with age. However, relying on calcium and vitamin D supplements to prevent falls and fractures is not recommended by health experts. Calcium and vitamin D are essential for building strong bones, but supplementing with them in old age has … Read more
Experts say new weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro hold promise in tackling the global obesity crisis. According to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, these medications could help prevent and reverse the condition if used in conjunction with other health interventions. The World Health Organization notes that while … Read more
California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to bolster the state’s response to the avian flu outbreak, which is spreading beyond Central Valley dairy herds to farms in southern California. The declaration grants the governor broad power to issue mandates and bypass certain state laws to slow the spread of the virus. … Read more
A website is currently blocking visitors due to a security measure in place to protect against online attacks. The action that triggered this block likely involved submitting sensitive information, such as a specific word or phrase, an SQL command, or malformed data. To report the issue, users can email the site owner and provide details … Read more
Micron Technology shares dropped about 15% on Thursday, as the company’s bleak forecast highlighted sluggish demand for personal computers and smartphones. Despite robust growth in sales of AI-related chips, the market for dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) chips used in PCs and smartphones remains under pressure due to a lingering supply glut and weak consumer demand. … Read more
Amazon workers went on strike at seven facilities across the US, led by the Teamsters union in a bid to secure better labor conditions. The strikes, which began on Thursday, were authorized after the union voted to give workers the power to walk out over contract negotiations. Despite Amazon’s claim that it doesn’t expect the … Read more
China’s United Front Work Department (UFWD) is facing mounting scrutiny over allegations of espionage and foreign interference, with Western powers growing increasingly concerned about the extent of its influence operations. The department, which has been linked to multiple espionage cases in the US, Australia, and other countries, has denied all allegations, calling them “ludicrous”. The … Read more
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has decided to hold its benchmark interest rate steady at 0.25%, surprising economists who had expected a 25-basis-point hike. The decision was made despite growing concerns about inflation and economic activity, with the yen weakening by 1.27% against the dollar. The BOJ cited uncertainty surrounding Japan’s economic activity and prices … Read more
Apple has introduced several new features to the iPhone 16 with the latest iOS 18.2 update, including a partnership with OpenAI’s chatbot, ChatGPT. With ChatGPT, users can access advanced AI capabilities, such as image generation and analysis, on their device. To enable ChatGPT, go to Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri, where you’ll find the … Read more