Researchers at BGU University in Israel have found that incorporating green tea and green smoothies into a Mediterranean diet can be even more effective at slowing brain ageing than the original diet. The key to this success lies in plant chemicals called polyphenols, which are abundant in green vegetables. These compounds have anti-inflammatory properties and … Read more
Donald Trump’s victory in the November US presidential election led to an initial surge in markets, with stocks rising, the dollar strengthening, and Bitcoin surging. However, as the Republican is set to return to the White House, investors are reassessing their bets. The S&P 500 Index has lost a significant portion of its “Trump bump” … Read more
A norovirus outbreak has seen an uptick around the country this winter, with Wisconsin being no exception. The state Department of Health Services reported a record-high number of norovirus outbreaks in December, including a campus outbreak at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Norovirus is a gastrointestinal virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea, among other symptoms. … Read more
Researchers have uncovered huge landforms deep beneath the North Sea that suggest a single giant ice sheet covered present-day Norway and extended toward the British Isles 1 million years ago. The discovery was made using high-resolution sound wave data, which revealed patterns in the seabed consistent with the advance and retreat of a single, colossal … Read more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against PepsiCo, alleging that the company engaged in illegal price discrimination with a large retailer, Walmart. According to the commission, Walmart received “unfair pricing advantages” that were not made available to other retailers. PepsiCo owns major brands such as Frito-Lay, Quaker, and Gatorade, and has consistently … Read more
The Andromeda Galaxy, easily visible to the naked eye in the night sky, is a celestial wonder that has captivated astronomers for centuries. Spanning 220,000 light-years across, this largest and closest spiral galaxy to the Milky Way is home to billions of stars and offers a glimpse into the distant past. Edwin Hubble’s groundbreaking discovery … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump’s close ally Mike Waltz revealed that the Trump administration plans to allow TikTok to operate in the US while remaining under its current Chinese ownership. This revelation contradicts previous statements suggesting a potential sale of the platform. According to Waltz, who is set to become national security adviser after inauguration on … Read more
Ferrari F40 crashes near Monaco, marking second incident for the iconic model. The car, registered as “865Q”, was being driven by one of Lando Norris’ friends when it lost control and hit a roadside barrier. The damage appears to be minor, with only cosmetic harm to the rear end. Experts believe the crash is related … Read more
A senior Taliban leader has publicly challenged his government’s ban on female education, calling it a “personal choice” rather than an interpretation of Islamic law, or Sharia. Sher Abbas Stanikzai, the Taliban deputy foreign minister, made the remarks during a graduation ceremony in the Afghan border province of Khost. The criticism comes amid international calls … Read more
Reality TV star Khloé Kardashian will reunite with her ex-husband, Lamar Odom, in an upcoming episode of The Kardashians. In a recent trailer for season 6, Khloé shared her thoughts on the timing of their meeting, saying it’s “everything.” Lamar, who was married to Khloé from 2009 to 2013, appears to be carrying a bouquet … Read more