The highly contagious norovirus is spreading rapidly across the US, with a significant jump in reported outbreaks in early December, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The agency reported 91 outbreaks nationwide for the week of Dec. 6, up from 69 in the final week of December. Norovirus causes acute gastroenteritis, … Read more
A team of scientists monitoring the Axial undersea volcano off Oregon’s coast believes it may erupt as early as this year, with a predicted timeline of 2025. The Axial seamount, located 300 miles west of Cannon Beach, is known to erupt regularly and has recently shown signs of activity after a period of quiet between … Read more
The official XDA forums menu has a complex structure, but we’ve simplified it for you. Here’s how to navigate the main sections of the forum: News & Deals is where you’ll find the latest tech news, product deals, and reviews. Product Awards provides rankings and lists of top tech products in various categories. Best Guides … Read more
Syria’s new foreign minister, Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, has called for the lifting of international sanctions on his country in an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera. Al-Shaibani outlined the goals and challenges of the new administration, which took power after the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad. The aim of the sanctions was to support the Syrian … Read more
A team of geologists has found evidence of rhyolitic volcanism in Yellowstone caldera shifting northeast. The study, published in the journal Nature, used an electromagnetic geophysical method to survey the ground beneath the caldera. Yellowstone National Park’s caldera is a volcanic super-volcano with three major eruptions in the past 2.1 million years. Researchers investigated the … Read more
Harlan Coben’s latest series, Missing You, has concluded with a stunning finale that will keep viewers guessing until the very end. The five-part series follows Detective Inspector Kat Donovan as she tries to uncover the truth behind her father’s murder, only to discover a web of secrets and lies that lead her to her ex-fiancé … Read more
New Jersey is challenging a congestion pricing program set to take effect in New York City on Sunday. The state’s attorney general filed a last-minute request with US Senior Judge Leo Gordon, seeking clarification on a decision that ordered the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and Federal Highway Administration to provide more details about the plan. … Read more
China is dealing with a new outbreak of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV), five years after the world overcame the Covid-19 pandemic. Social media reports claim that hospitals and crematories are overwhelmed, with multiple viruses including influenza A, HMPV, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and COVID-19 spreading rapidly across the country. However, health officials have not confirmed these claims, … Read more
In a dominating performance, Ohio State’s defense shut down previously undefeated Oregon, leading the Buckeyes to a convincing 41-21 victory in the Rose Bowl. The win marked a significant shift in momentum for the team, which had suffered a soul-crushing loss to Michigan earlier this season. The Buckeyes’ defensive line coach, Larry Johnson, was thrilled … Read more
A strange object fell from the sky in a Kenyan village on Monday, prompting an investigation by the country’s national space agency. The object, identified as a fragment of a space object, measures 2.5 meters wide and weighs 500 kg. Preliminary assessments suggest it is a separation ring from a rocket. However, this is likely … Read more