Notre Dame Women’s Basketball Overcomes Injury to Hannah Hidalgo

Notre Dame women’s basketball star Hannah Hidalgo missed her first game due to an ankle injury, but the team still managed to win 67-58 against Clemson. The sophomore sensation rolled her ankle in a previous game and was given extra rest by coaches to ensure she’s fully recovered for the rest of the season. Despite … Read more

Hamas Nears Hostage Deal and Ceasefire in Gaza After Surprising Israeli Delegates with Flexibility

Hamas has demonstrated significant flexibility during talks for a hostage deal and ceasefire in Gaza, surprising Israeli delegates. According to a source close to the negotiations, an agreement is near, pending Israel’s response. The talks included agreeing to release some prisoners as part of the first phase, adding 11 at Israel’s request, and not objecting … Read more

Simple Nasal Swab Test Diagnoses Childhood Asthma Subtypes

Childhood asthma can be a challenging condition to navigate, leading to symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, chest tightness, and pain. Traditionally, doctors have relied on invasive techniques like bronchoscopy or blood tests to diagnose the subtype of childhood asthma. However, these methods can be time-consuming and less accurate. A recent study led … Read more

Concussions May Reactivate Dormant Viruses Leading to Alzheimer’s Disease

Recent research from Tufts University and the University of Oxford suggests that concussions may trigger the activation of dormant viruses in the brain, potentially leading to long-term neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. A study published in Science Signaling found that early preventive treatments using antiviral drugs could help mitigate these risks. Researchers developed a unique … Read more

AGDQ Rallies $2.6 Million for Charities

Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ), an annual speedrunning charity event, has concluded its 2025 fundraiser with a remarkable £2.1m ($2.556,305) raised for the Prevent Cancer Foundation. The week-long event attracted over 2000 in-person attendees and “tens of thousands” of viewers on Twitch. Speedrunners from around the world participated, often with creative challenges and incentives to … Read more

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD File Size Revealed as 8.3GB

The Nintendo eShop listing for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD has revealed that the file size of the retro classic platformer is 8.3GB. This surprise remaster is scheduled to launch on the Nintendo Switch on January 16th, 2025, and is priced at $59.99. Fans can look forward to a new adventure with Donkey and Diddy … Read more

Billionaire Steve Cohen’s Firm Returns Up to $5 Billion to Investors

Point72 Asset Management, backed by billionaire Steve Cohen, plans to return up to $5 billion to clients after posting significant profits in 2024. According to reports, the firm aims to distribute these returns by early 2025. The Wall Street Journal states that this move will also involve asking investors to cover previously covered costs, which … Read more

South Korea Plane Crash Black Boxes Failed to Record Final 4 Minutes

The black boxes from a Boeing jetliner that crashed in South Korea last month failed to record the final four minutes of its flight. According to South Korean officials, these devices stopped recording data about four minutes before the crash occurred. This development has complicated investigations into the cause of the accident, which killed 179 … Read more

Tune Therapeutics Secures $175M in Funding to Advance Epigenome Editing Platform

Tune Therapeutics, a leading epigenome editing company, has secured over $175 million in financing led by New Enterprise Associates, Yosemite, Regeneron Ventures, and Hevolution Foundation. The funding will accelerate the development of the company’s clinical-stage Hepatitis B program, Tune-401, and support the advancement of its gene and cell therapy programs. The investment marks a significant … Read more