Two US men have died after inhaling bat guano used to grow marijuana, highlighting concerns over the safety of natural bat guano and commercially available fertilizers. A study published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases revealed two fatal cases of histoplasmosis, a fungal infection caused by Histoplasma capsulatum, linked to bat guano exposure among marijuana growers. … Read more
A team of researchers from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden has taken a significant step towards understanding how supermassive black holes launch powerful jets into space. The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) is now poised to reveal the details of these jets, which are found in galaxies like NGC 1052. The research project aims to … Read more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a final rule banning hotels and ticketing companies from including hidden “junk fees” in their total price, starting 120 days after the announcement. According to the FTC, its new rule ensures that pricing information is presented transparently before consumers agree to pay. This means that consumers will no … Read more
Respiratory viruses like the flu, cold, and COVID-19 peak during fall and winter months. While overall respiratory illness activity is low in Colorado, wastewater testing detects a moderate amount of COVID-19, and emergency room visits for these conditions are on the rise. Symptoms of the flu and common cold can be similar, but there are … Read more
Samsung has announced the key features of its upcoming One UI 7 operating system, which is currently in beta testing. The now-bar is a new feature that replaces the traditional notification shade with an AI-powered interface. The now-bar provides users with quick access to their most-used apps and can also control various aspects of their … Read more
The holiday season is a great time to spend quality time with family and friends, but it also comes with an increased risk of mobile fraud while shopping online. Scammers target online shoppers in various ways, including phishing, smishing, and vishing scams, as well as location spoofing and account takeovers. According to Appdome’s U.S. Consumer … Read more
A study published by the American Heart Association reveals that cardiac deaths increase significantly in the US during the holiday season. According to the data, December 25 has the highest number of heart attacks compared to any other day of the year. Christine Betz, a local survivor, experienced her own heart attack on December 26, … Read more
Washington D.C.’s mayor, Muriel E. Bowser, is set to gain more control over a waterfront property near the historic RFK Stadium, following Congress’s inclusion of a key economic development measure in a must-pass spending package. This move provides a strategic advantage for the Washington Commanders, who are considering building a new stadium at the site. … Read more
US teen drug use continued its decline in 2024, with over 24,000 students surveyed showing a significant reduction in substance abuse. The Monitoring the Future survey, which tracks teen trends for 50 years, found that a record high number of eighth, 10th, and 12th graders abstained from alcohol, marijuana, nicotine, and illicit drugs. Experts initially … Read more
The Duke of York’s past business dealings remain shrouded in mystery, sparking calls for greater transparency and accountability. Researchers investigating Prince Andrew’s “opaque” finances claim their freedom of information (FoI) requests are regularly refused, making their work impossible. The latest controversy surrounds Yang Tengbo, 50, a businessman and confidant of Prince Andrew who was excluded … Read more