A 60-year-old art teacher in southern Merced County died from rabies after being bitten by a bat in her classroom. Leah Seneng, who taught at Bryant Middle School, was bitten about a month ago and showed no signs of illness initially. However, she later fell ill and died on November 22. Health officials are warning … Read more
A mysterious flu-like illness has claimed dozens of lives in southwestern Congo over two weeks. The deaths occurred between November 10 and 25 in the Panzi health zone of Kwango province, with symptoms including fever, headache, cough, and anaemia. According to provincial authorities, a total of 67 to 143 people have died from the disease. … Read more
The New Orleans Pelicans have waived guard Elfrid Payton, sources confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday. In his seven-game stint with the team, Payton averaged 6.7 points, 6.9 assists, and 3.4 rebounds per night in 20.5 minutes of playing time. His most impressive performance was a 14-point, 21-assist, 7-rebound game against the Indiana Pacers on November … Read more
Jameis Winston’s Monday night performance was a perfect blend of brilliance and blemishes, showcasing the highs and lows that have become synonymous with his NFL career. The Cleveland Browns’ quarterback threw a franchise-record 497 yards and four touchdowns, but also tossed three interceptions, including two returned for scores, that ultimately sealed the Denver Broncos’ 41-32 … Read more
The Department of Energy has approved a new loan of $7.54 billion for an electric vehicle battery factory project in Indiana, funded by a joint venture between Stellantis and Samsung SDI. The StarPlus Energy LLC project is expected to create 3,200 jobs and 2,800 operations jobs at the plants, as well as hundreds more at … Read more
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has issued new clinical practice guidelines for treating restless legs syndrome (RLS) and periodic limb movement disorder. The guidelines, published online in September 2024, provide recommendations for clinicians to improve patient care. According to the guidelines, all patients with significant RLS should have their iron levels checked regularly, including … Read more
Ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines is making significant changes to its business model in 2025, introducing first-class seats and free companion tickets as part of a “game-changing transformation.” The airline’s CEO, Barry Biffle, stated that customers have been requesting more premium options, which has led to the introduction of luxurious, spacious seats in the first two … Read more
Elon Musk’s wealth has surged since Donald Trump’s electoral victory, despite a recent setback in his Tesla compensation package. The billionaire is now the world’s richest person and holds significant influence over federal spending and regulation due to his close ties with President-elect Trump. Musk was already wealthy before the election but has seen his … Read more
Disney+ has premiered its latest spinoff series, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, with its first two episodes available now. The show follows a group of kids as they strike out in search of excitement and find themselves aboard a pirate ship while on the run from bloodthirsty criminals. The series takes inspiration from classic kid-friendly adventures … Read more
The 2023 US Thanksgiving weekend saw a record-breaking 197 million shoppers, according to data from the National Retail Federation. This surpasses initial expectations of 183.4 million and is slightly lower than last year’s figure of 200 million. Shoppers spent an average of $235 each over the five-day period, with apparel and accessories being the top … Read more