Scientists have detected a white dwarf object nearing the point of no return around a massive black hole. The observations were made using the European Space Agency’s XMM-Newton orbiting X-ray telescope and show the white dwarf stabilizing its orbit at an extremely close distance to the event horizon. Located about 270 million light-years from Earth, … Read more
Private equity firms’ involvement in hospital management has raised concerns over patient care after Prospect Medical Holdings filed for bankruptcy last weekend. The company, which operates 16 hospitals across four states, cited decreased revenue and increased costs due to the COVID-19 pandemic as major contributors to its financial distress. Prospect’s situation echoes that of Steward … Read more
Israel and Hamas have agreed on a cease-fire deal, providing a temporary respite from the devastating Israeli military campaign in Gaza. The agreement has led to an estimated 45,000 Palestinian deaths, according to recent reports. However, its terms are ambiguous, sparking uncertainty. For Israelis, the deal could lead to the release of at least one-third … Read more
Jaimie Geller, owner of Jaimie Geller Jewelry with her husband Michael, has lived in the Palisades for 30 years but recently lost her home and business to the devastating wildfires that have ravaged the L.A. area. The family was forced to evacuate their house on January 7, as the fire approached, leaving them with little … Read more
College football star Quinn Ewers has announced his decision to leave college after two semifinal exits in the College Football Playoff. The former top high school recruit will enter the 2025 NFL Draft. Despite injuries that limited him to just under three and a half thousand passing yards, Ewers still managed to throw 31 touchdowns … Read more
European shares surged on Wednesday, closing 1.3% higher to snap a three-day losing streak, as an in-line US inflation reading raised the chances of a second rate cut by the Federal Reserve this year. The STOXX 600 index jumped to 515.02 points, driven by a 3.3% gain in the real estate sector and a 2% … Read more
South Korea’s arrested President Yoon Suk Yeol refused to attend a second day of questioning by investigators on Thursday, further stonewalling a criminal probe into whether he committed insurrection with his bid to impose martial law. Yoon remained in detention centre, where his lawyer cited his health as the reason for his absence. The investigators … Read more
A new review of 20 studies involving over 398,000 participants found that cardiorespiratory fitness is more closely linked to mortality risk than body weight. Researchers from the US and UK argue that a focus on exercise and physical activity may be more effective in reducing health risks than current public health strategies. The study analyzed … Read more
Protein powder has become a staple in many people’s diets, touted as a key to building muscle and nourishing bodies. But is it really necessary? Experts say that most people already get enough protein from whole foods like chicken, fish, yogurt, and nuts. In fact, the vast majority of adults in the US already meet … Read more
A new app called Flashes aims to help users enjoy a similar experience on Bluesky as they do on Instagram and other photo-sharing services. Developed by third-party developer Sebastian Vogelsang, Flashes filters out text posts and focuses on image and video sharing, making the service more appealing to those seeking a social media alternative without … Read more