A study published in the Journal of JAMA Health Forum has found a slight decrease in obesity rates among US adults, with women aged 66-75 in the South experiencing the most significant drop. Researchers attribute this decline to increased use of weight-loss medications like semaglutide (Ozempic), although caution is needed due to potential confounding factors … Read more
The disparity between quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Deshaun Watson (Stroud) continued to grow during Wednesday’s Christmas Day contest against the Baltimore Ravens. Jackson’s impressive performance led the Ravens to a 31-2 victory, showcasing his talent as one of the NFL’s best signal-callers. Jackson danced around Houston’s defense, accumulating 168 passing yards, 87 rushing yards, and … Read more
Samsung has introduced a new option to turn off HDR content on its Galaxy devices with the release of One UI 7, part of its Android 15 update. This feature, found under Settings > Advanced features > Super HDR, disables the full brightness of HDR content when running in apps. Prior to this update, similar … Read more
The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued recalls for over 10,000 pounds of pork products in four states. The recalls involve two companies: Impero Foods & Meats, Inc., which is recalling nearly 7,500 pounds of raw pork sausage due to lack of federal inspection, and Ralph’s Packing Company, which … Read more
Analyst Daniel Ives at Wedbush Securities raised his price target for Apple stock to 325, the highest on Wall Street, citing a potential multiyear AI-driven iPhone upgrade cycle. The analyst believes Apple is on the cusp of a “golden era” of growth, driven by its artificial intelligence strategy. Ives points to the recent launch of … Read more
A comprehensive review of 3,000 studies suggests that microscopic plastic particles in the air may be contributing to male and female infertility, as well as serious health concerns like colon cancer, impaired lung function, and chronic pulmonary inflammation. Researchers at UC San Francisco believe that air pollution caused by microplastics could have significant health impacts, … Read more
The world of virtual reality gaming has had a remarkable year in 2024, with several platforms releasing exciting new headsets and experiences. While some may have opted for alternative names like “mixed reality” or “spatial computing,” the essential technology remains the same. Apple’s pricey Apple Vision Pro and Meta’s affordable Quest 3S are two notable … Read more
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 28.77 points, or 0.07%, to 43,325.80 on Thursday, extending its winning streak to five sessions despite light trading volumes and rising US Treasury yields. Rising yields, which hit their highest since May at 4.64% earlier in the session, traditionally weigh on growth stocks as they increase the cost of … Read more
Twenty years have passed since the massive earthquake and tsunami that devastated Southeast Asia on December 26, 2004, killing over 220,000 people and displacing millions more. The disaster was triggered by a 9.2-magnitude earthquake off Indonesia’s coast, which sent a 100-foot wall of water towards communities around the Indian Ocean. Countries hit hardest included Indonesia, … Read more
The Golden State Warriors made a stunning comeback, defeating the New York Knicks 114-117 in a nail-biting match on Friday, December 27th. The game was filled with intense action, with both teams displaying remarkable skill and determination. The Warriors got off to a strong start, led by David Duke Jr., Harrison Ingram, and Riley Minix, … Read more