Hurricane Milton, one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes ever recorded in the Gulf of Mexico, made a category 3 storm landfall in Florida in October. The storm brought strong winds of 285km/h and caused widespread destruction, including flooded homes and power lines, resulting in at least 35 fatalities, with 32 in the US and … Read more
A recently approved migraine treatment may start working right away, according to a study published in Neurology. Researchers tested atogepant, a calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonist taken by mouth, and found that it reduced the frequency of migraines significantly. In the study, participants taking atogepant had fewer migraines on the first day, during each week … Read more
With two weeks left in the 2024 NFL regular season, the playoff picture is almost complete. Thirteen teams have been eliminated, and nine have secured spots. The NFC races could be all but over by this week. Eight teams are on the brink of securing their postseason berths, including those who could lock up the … Read more
Bitcoin’s value has dropped back from its all-time high, plummeting toward $90,000 per bitcoin, amid a worrying development in the global money supply. A financial analyst has warned that a potential price crash of $20,000 could be triggered by a possible shift in monetary policy. The Federal Reserve’s efforts to control inflation and interest rates … Read more
Claressa Shields, the two-time Olympic gold medalist, takes center stage in Rachel Morrison’s The Fire Inside. This biographical drama tells the story of Shields’ journey from a young girl with a passion for boxing to a celebrated athlete and back again. The film begins in Flint, Michigan, where Shields grew up in poverty, sleeping in … Read more
Astronomers have long been fascinated by the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Now, a stunning image from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory reveals a cosmic wreath-like structure made up of stars and dust clouds on the outskirts of the Small Magellanic Cloud. Located 200,000 light-years from Earth, the star cluster NGC 602 has fewer heavy … Read more
Wall Street’s main indexes closed higher on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite scoring four consecutive sessions of gains. The S&P 500 took its winning streak to three sessions, marking the first day of the seasonal Santa Claus rally. Megacap stocks, which have a significant influence on markets, drove the gains. … Read more
Adam McKay has expressed concerns that his latest film adaptation, “Wicked,” could face a backlash and potentially be banned in the US within 3-5 years due to America’s growing conservatism. The Oscar-winning director likened the movie to other “radical big studio” films, including “The Hunger Games,” which he considers left-wing. In an interview, McKay stated … Read more
Andrea Bocelli’s highly anticipated Christmas Eve special, “Christmas With Andrea Bocelli & Friends,” is set to air tonight (Tuesday, December 24) on CBS. The special will take place from 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET and can be streamed live and on-demand on Paramount+. The lineup features a star-studded cast of Dua Lipa, Jennifer Hudson, Josh Groban, Sofia … Read more
Meta is planning to equip its next-generation Ray-Ban Smart Glasses with a display, competing directly with Samsung’s upcoming AR glasses. The upgraded smart glasses will reportedly feature a display used for notifications and responses from Meta AI, and are expected to launch in the second half of 2025. The new upgrade comes after Google showcased … Read more