A recent study published in the journal Alzheimer’s and Dementia suggests that adhering to the MIND (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) diet can help delay the onset of dementia. The study, which followed over 5,200 older adults living in Chicago neighborhoods for eight years, found that those who consumed a healthy diet rich in brain-boosting … Read more
US Stocks Fell Sharply as Investors Await Fed’s Decision on Interest Rates. The S&P 500 dropped 0.4% on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq losing 0.3%. The Dow declined 0.6%, extending its losing streak to nine consecutive negative trading sessions. Health care stocks were under pressure due to comments by President-elect Donald Trump about removing “middlemen” in … Read more
As 2024 comes to a close, let’s see how well you recall the past year’s most memorable moments. A recent quiz gathered responses from friends in real-time, sharing their opinions on the year’s pop culture highlights – ranging from Olympic breakdancing fails to baby hippos with a bite. With results showing that almost 40% of … Read more
The holiday season has arrived early for two of this year’s most-watched technology companies: Palantir Technologies (PLTR) and MicroStrategy (MSTR). Both have seen their stock prices soar over 300% and 500%, respectively, this year. The Nasdaq-100 index, which tracks the top 100 non-financial stocks on the Nasdaq Stock Market, has invited both companies to join … Read more
Keanu Reeves, girlfriend Alexandra Grant, attended a date night at the “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” premiere in Los Angeles. The couple posed for photos on the red carpet, dressed in stylish outfits – with Grant wearing a black coat dress and Reeves in a dark suit. The film’s release is set for December 20. Source: … Read more
Archaeologists have discovered a groundbreaking artifact in a 3rd-century Roman grave near Frankfurt, Germany, providing the earliest archaeological evidence of Christianity north of the Alps. The silver amulet, known as the “Frankfurt Silver Inscription,” dates back to approximately 230-270 CE and predates previously known Christian artifacts from this region by nearly 50 years. The inscription, … Read more
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that Israeli troops will remain in control of territory seized in Syria, amid tensions with the new Syrian leadership. During a visit to the region, Mr. Netanyahu vowed that Israeli forces would stay until another arrangement is found that guarantees Israel’s security. The prime minister made the statement … Read more
Flat Earth proponents who traveled to Antarctica for The Final Experiment have been left stunned after discovering a perpetual 24-hour sun. Austin Whitsitt, one of the group’s members, confirmed the phenomenon during a live YouTube stream from the continent. The group had expected to find evidence that contradicted the flat earth theory, but instead found … Read more
The assassination of a top Russian general in Moscow has sent a message to the Russian leadership, but its impact on the war effort remains limited. The operation was carried out by Ukraine’s intelligence services, which have been linked to several high-profile assassinations in Russia. Ukraine’s security services have long relied on covert operations as … Read more
Popular weight loss medications like Wegovy and Zepbound are increasing healthcare usage in the US, leading to more patients being diagnosed with other conditions, such as sleep apnea, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes. An analysis by health data firm Truveta found that for every 1,000 patients prescribed a GLP-1 weight loss medication in 2024, … Read more