Wayne Osmond, Beloved Brother of Donny and Marie Osmond, Dies at 73

Wayne Osmond, the brother of legendary siblings Donny and Marie Osmond, has died at the age of 73. According to his daughter Amy Osmond Cook’s Facebook post, he passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife and five children. The family released a statement saying Wayne’s legacy of faith, music, love, and laughter will be … Read more

Neumora’s Depression Treatment Fails First Phase 3 Trial

Neumora Therapeutics CEO Henry Gosebruch announced that the company’s experimental major depression treatment failed its first Phase 3 clinical trial. The results marked a setback for the neuroscience drug developer, which had high hopes for its therapy. This is not the first time Neumora has faced challenges in its pipeline; previous trials have also shown … Read more

Top 10 On-Time Airlines for 2024, U.S.-Based Carriers Lead

The latest rankings from Cirium have arrived, providing insight into the world’s most punctual airlines in 2024. Two U.S.-based carriers made the top spot, according to the aviation analytics firm’s annual assessment. Cirium analyzes over 25 million data points daily from 600 sources to determine on-time performance. A flight is considered on-time if it lands … Read more

Jimmy Butler Wants Trade from Heat Amidst Tension with Front Office

Jimmy Butler wants the Miami Heat to trade him, according to league sources. The six-time All-Star told ESPN that he’s open to playing anywhere else and believes he can make any team a contender. However, he won’t provide a list of his preferred destinations. Butler has been under pressure from the Heat’s front office, which … Read more

Box Office Sales Fall Short of Pandemic Heights in 2024

The 2024 box office has seen domestic ticket sales reach $8.7 billion, a decline of 3.3% from last year’s $9.04 billion and 23.5% from the pre-pandemic level of $11.3 billion. The decline is attributed to the lighter release schedule following the actors’ strikes in 2023. Despite some strong performances from big franchise series, the box … Read more

How to Survive Dry January Without Losing Your Mind

Drinking alcohol can be fun, but it’s also a source of stress, anxiety, and negative impacts on our health. If you’re considering giving up booze for the month of January or just want to cut back, experts say there are many benefits to doing so. To set yourself up for success, start by setting clear … Read more

College Football Playoff Criticized for Poor Design

The College Football Playoff (CFP) has had two rounds of games, and it’s clear that its design has major flaws. A system that should be refining the postseason process is instead highlighting its shortcomings. The biggest issue lies in how teams are rewarded for their regular-season performance. In Oregon’s case, being ranked No. 1 going … Read more

MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Buying Spree Hits Snag as Stock Plummets

MicroStrategy, a data analytics firm, hit an all-time high in late November after its founder Michael Saylor announced the acquisition of over 2,000 Bitcoins. The company’s total holdings now stand at 444,600 Bitcoins, worth more than $42 billion at current prices. Despite this, MicroStrategy’s stock price has dropped by almost 40% to $290. Saylor remains … Read more

Viruses Linked to Neurodegenerative Diseases, Including Alzheimer’s

A recent study suggests that common viruses, including COVID-19 and Herpes Simplex Virus-1 (HSV-1), may be quietly invading our brains and contributing to devastating diseases like Alzheimer’s. The research, published in the journal ACS Chemical Neuroscience, found that these viruses can cause protein clumping in the brain, a hallmark of neurodegenerative diseases. The study looked … Read more