The American Cancer Society (ACS) has released its annual report on cancer facts and trends, Cancer Statistics 2025. According to the new findings, the cancer mortality rate declined by 34% from 1991 to 2022 in the United States, averting approximately 4.5 million deaths. However, this progress is being jeopardized by increasing incidence rates for many … Read more
A significant discovery has been made beneath the volcanic rocks at the crest of the central Oregon Cascades, potentially yielding the largest aquifer of its kind in the United States. Researchers from the University of Oregon have identified this massive underground reservoir, which could significantly impact water availability for users in the region. The discovery … Read more
Intel Corp.’s stock surged 9.5% on Friday morning following a report from SemiAccurate, a tech newsletter, that suggested the company is an acquisition target. The newsletter stated that a mystery firm has the resources to make a deal, but did not disclose its identity. This news sent shockwaves through the market, with Intel’s shares jumping … Read more
A $10 billion clean energy project in Chile is sparking concern among astronomers over its potential impact on the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (VLT). The INNA renewable hydrogen manufacturing complex, located near Mount Paranal, could increase sky brightness by up to 10%, compromising observations of faint galaxies and exoplanet atmospheres. Mount Paranal, home … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has launched two cryptocurrency meme coins, $MELANIA and $TRUMP, just days before taking office. The coins are trading on the Solana blockchain and have already seen significant price swings. While some in the crypto industry have expressed enthusiasm for Trump’s promise to be a crypto-friendly president, ethics experts and critics are raising … Read more
Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery with the James Webb Space Telescope, uncovering an exoplanet that defies all existing classifications. Located 48 light-years away from Earth in the constellation Ophiuchus, GJ 1214 b boasts a dense, carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere, earning it the nickname “super-Venus.” This remarkable finding provides a tantalizing glimpse into a previously unknown … Read more
Washington Commanders right guard Sam Cosmi will miss the rest of the postseason after tearing his right ACL in Saturday’s divisional round win over the Detroit Lions. Coach Dan Quinn announced the news on Sunday, saying Cosmi is “really bummed” about the injury. Cosmi has been a crucial part of the Commanders’ offensive line for … Read more
A recent study has revealed a security flaw in Google’s “Sign in with Google” authentication flow, which could allow an attacker to access sensitive data and re-create email accounts for former employees of defunct startups. Truffle Security co-founder Dylan Ayrey discovered the vulnerability, which exploits a quirk in domain ownership. The issue arises when an … Read more
Costco Wholesale’s Teamsters union has voted 85% in favor of a nationwide strike, as the two parties enter a final round of talks ahead of a January 31 deadline. The union represents over 18,000 workers at the retailer and claims that Costco’s failure to bargain constructively led to the vote. The master agreement between the … Read more
Asia-Pacific markets rose on Monday ahead of Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration, with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index hitting its highest level since December 31. The US stock market will be closed on Monday. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index was up 1.76% in its last hour of trade, lifted by consumer cyclicals and health-care firms. Mainland … Read more