The liberation of Syria from the Assad regime has brought about a mix of emotions for its people, who have endured years of war. On the first two Assad-free Fridays, millions took to the streets to celebrate and express themselves freely, with women playing a significant role in this historic moment. However, the reality is … Read more
A person in northwest Iowa has been confirmed to have contracted avian influenza, making them the first human case in the state. The individual was exposed to infected poultry while working with a commercial flock and is currently receiving treatment for mild symptoms. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this is … Read more
Tesla’s stock price has surged 73% since President-elect Donald Trump won the election, making it one of the S&P 500 Index’s best performers for 2024. Just two months ago, shares were heading towards a third losing year in Tesla’s decade-and-a-half as a public company. The sudden turnaround is attributed to Elon Musk’s aggressive support for … Read more
A recent study suggests that up to 13 percent of people diagnosed with dementia in the US may have a misdiagnosis and are instead struggling with hepatic encephalopathy, a condition caused by liver failure. This overlap can make it difficult for healthcare providers to distinguish between the two conditions. Hepatic encephalopathy affects more than 40 … Read more
Don’t stress about last-minute holiday shopping! Amazon’s got you covered with top deals on fashion, beauty, home, and tech gifts. With Prime shipping, you can score great deals on stellar presents starting at just $8. Here are the best last-minute Amazon gift ideas overall: * Sol de Janeiro Jet Set Gift Set ($32) * Apple … Read more
Amazon delivery stations across seven locations have been targeted with walkouts and pickets since the strike began on Thursday. The Teamsters union is leading workers in their efforts to disrupt holiday deliveries and force the company to negotiate better conditions. The strike aims to impact Christmas order processing in major cities like Chicago, Atlanta, New … Read more
Bungie’s integration with Sony continues to deepen, marking another significant shift. The company’s Strategic Partnerships team has officially joined PlayStation’s Franchise Development division, further solidifying its connection with the gaming giant. This move comes as part of Bungie’s efforts to align more closely with Sony’s goals for live-service games, particularly after a recent round of … Read more
US Bank Regulator Sues JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America Over Zelle Scams The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed a lawsuit against three major banking giants – JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America – over their alleged failure to protect customers from widespread scams on the popular payments network … Read more
A new study has found that active monitoring is noninferior to guideline-concordant care for patients with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). The study, presented at the annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, involved 995 participants with low-risk DCIS who were randomly assigned to either guideline-concordant care or active monitoring. Guideline-concordant care typically involves surgery followed … Read more
Retirement accounts, such as traditional IRAs and employer-sponsored plans like a 401(k), are powerful tools for building wealth over a lifetime. However, the IRS still wants its share of these funds. When you contribute to a retirement account tax-free, you must pay taxes on withdrawals in retirement. This is known as a required minimum distribution … Read more