A new Pentagon report has revealed that a widespread anti-corruption campaign within the Chinese military and government is hindering its efforts to modernize by 2027. At least 15 high-ranking officials and defense industry executives have been removed from their posts for corruption in the second half of 2023 alone. The campaign’s impact on the People’s … Read more
A new study published in Science Advances found that metformin, a commonly used diabetes medication, targets mitochondrial complex I to lower blood glucose levels. Researchers discovered that mice expressing NDI1 globally displayed normal glucose homeostasis, suggesting that the gene plays a role in regulating blood sugar levels. However, when NDI1 expression was attenuated, metformin’s blood … Read more
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery’s season is still uncertain after he sought a third medical opinion on his MCL injury. The team opted not to place him on injured reserve, leaving the door open for a potential return. Coach Dan Campbell explained that Montgomery is seeking additional clarity on the injury and wants to … Read more
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Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 44 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, with medics reporting multiple fatalities in recent days. The death toll has risen due to ongoing conflict and the intensification of ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas. US and Arab mediators are working tirelessly to hammer out a ceasefire deal, which would include … Read more
Michael Virgil, 35, died on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship after attacking crew members and threatening fellow passengers. Virgil was traveling with his fiancé and 7-year-old son when he became unruly on the ship, reportedly getting off the elevator on the wrong floor. He uttered racial slurs and attacked two crew members before being restrained. … Read more
Attorney Tony Buzbee is suing Jay-Z’s entertainment company Roc Nation, alleging they solicited clients of his law firm to sue him for personal gain. The lawsuit claims more than two dozen clients were approached by individuals pretending to be state investigators and offered money to take action against Buzbee. Buzbee is also representing a woman … Read more
The upcoming debut of Raw on Netflix marks a new era for the WWE, with several storylines set to unfold. CM Punk and Seth Rollins are at the forefront of these storylines, kicking off their highly anticipated feud that promises to be one of the most personal and intense of 2025. The rivalry between Punk … Read more
The Teamsters union has launched a historic nationwide strike against Amazon, with thousands of workers participating in the “largest strike” against the trillion-dollar company in American history. The strike comes after the company’s repeated refusal to follow the law and bargain with its employees. Representing about 10,000 workers at 10 Amazon facilities across the US, … Read more
Sean “Diddy” Combs appeared in court on Wednesday for a brief hearing, where prosecutors said they are on track to turn over more evidence to his defense attorneys by the end of the year. Combs has pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking and other charges. After the hearing, Combs left the courtroom and wished spectators … Read more