A concerning trend is unfolding across the United States as 40 states report high or very high levels of illness, according to government health data. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a surge in flu cases, with several seasonal strains driving the outbreaks. Pediatric hospitals have been flooded with patients infected … Read more
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ inner circle is speaking out for the first time in a new documentary special titled “Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy.” The 90-minute film explores Combs’ early years and his transformation into the mogul he is today, with an emphasis on the forces that shaped him. The documentary includes interviews from … Read more
Israel has carried out airstrikes on dozens of Hamas targets in Gaza, killing more than 110 people in two days, according to Palestinian health authorities. The surge in operations and casualties comes as a renewed push for a ceasefire in the 15-month-old war and return of Israeli hostages gains momentum. Israeli mediators have been dispatched … Read more
This January, skywatchers can witness a stunning display featuring the Quadrantid meteor shower and a rare alignment of four bright planets visible in the same view. Mars will be at opposition, shining brightly all night, while Venus and Saturn will make their closest approach on the 17th and 18th. The Quadrantid meteors peak on January … Read more
A remarkable rescue has been made in northern Zimbabwe’s Matusadona National Park, where an 8-year-old boy was found alive after spending nearly a week alone among lions, elephants, and other wild animals. The child, Tinotenda Pudu, wandered away from his remote Kasvisva community in the wrong direction, leading him into the game park. According to … Read more
US President Joe Biden will award the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to 19 notable figures in a White House ceremony on Saturday. The recipients include former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Democratic philanthropist George Soros, and actor-director Denzel Washington. The award is given to individuals who have made significant contributions … Read more
The Los Angeles Dodgers have re-signed All-Star outfielder Teoscar Hernández to a three-year deal worth $66 million, with the team expressing confidence in his abilities. The signing was seen as likely after Hernández’s free agency, and both General Manager Brandon Gomes and Manager Dave Roberts praised his contributions to the team. Hernández’s return comes amid … Read more
Loneliness has been linked to a higher risk of heart disease, stroke, and susceptibility to infection, according to new research published in Nature Human Behaviour. The study, which analyzed data from over 42,000 adults aged 40-69 years, found that interactions with friends and family can boost our immune system and reduce the risk of diseases. … Read more
Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Ann Telnaes has resigned from her position at The Washington Post after the newspaper rejected a cartoon depicting its owner, Jeff Bezos, genuflecting toward a statue of President-elect Donald J. Trump. In a statement posted to Substack, Ms. Telnaes expressed her dissatisfaction with the decision, calling it “dangerous for a free press.” … Read more
A recent study published in the journal Science has revealed that certain bats may use warm storm fronts to aid in their cross-continental migration. Researchers from the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior attached tiny sensors to 71 common noctule bats and tracked them as they made their spring migration across Europe. The data collected … Read more