A new study published in Nature Microbiology has revealed that certain gut bacteria play a crucial role in protecting humans from harmful microbes. The research found that people’s gut microbiome composition is closely tied to whether they have Enterobacteriaceae, a group of bacteria that can cause infections and health problems. To reach this conclusion, scientists … Read more
Deion Sanders, current head coach at Colorado, has expressed a “very strong interest” in becoming the next head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, according to a report by the Las Vegas Review-Journal. This comes as the franchise is searching for a new leader after parting ways with Antonio Pierce. Sanders previously stated he had … Read more
Iran has begun air defense exercises, amid rising tensions with arch-enemy Israel and the United States under President Donald Trump. The two-month-long exercises, launched on January 4, have already included war games where Iranian elite forces defended nuclear installations against mock attacks. The drills are part of Iran’s efforts to bolster its defenses against potential … Read more
Mia Yim’s teammate, Michin, has been on a losing streak against Chelsea Green and Piper Niven. Despite beating Green twice in the past, Michin has now lost three of their last four singles encounters. In her recent losses, Michin got distracted by Green’s friend Piper Niven during matches, allowing them to gain an advantage. In … Read more
As we welcome the longest day of the year, it’s a good opportunity to reflect on why our seasons persist for six months. The reason lies in the Earth’s tilt, which affects the amount of sunlight we receive throughout the year. The tilt, about 23.5 degrees off vertical, was likely caused by a large object … Read more
Wildfires raging across Los Angeles County are projected to be among the costliest natural disasters in US history, with estimated damages ranging from $135 billion to $150 billion. At least 11 people have been killed and over 12,000 structures destroyed since Tuesday. According to AccuWeather, this disaster could surpass Hurricane Helene’s damage of $225 billion … Read more
The NFL playoffs are underway, with six teams competing in the Wild Card round. Here’s a breakdown of the matchups and predictions from the Pride of Detroit staff. The first game pits Jim Harbaugh’s Los Angeles Chargers against the Houston Texans at 4:30 p.m. ET on CBS/Paramount+. Other key matchups include the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump is using “trash talk” to revitalize the worst of world politics, sending messages to nations that are small, pro-American, or allied with veiled threats and boasts of American power. While he claims not to intend any actual invasion or annexation, his words put psychological pressure on foreign leaders and could destabilize … Read more
A British judge has dismissed a claim by a man who wants to excavate a landfill in search of a hard drive containing thousands of bitcoins. James Howells, who claims the hard drive was mistakenly dumped over 11 years ago, argued that it could be recovered and its private key used to access the cryptocurrency. … Read more
The Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) increase of 2.5% starting January 2025 will provide a modest $50 monthly boost for millions of Americans relying on the program. However, concerns about the long-term sustainability of Social Security linger, with estimates suggesting the combined Old Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) and Disability Insurance (DI) Trust Funds could … Read more