Exercise Linked to Half the Cancer Death Risk for Patients

A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine has found that muscular strength and good physical fitness can significantly reduce the risk of cancer death. The research analyzed data from nearly 47,000 patients with various types and stages of cancer, revealing that those with higher levels of muscle strength and cardiorespiratory fitness … Read more

Razzie Awards 2024: ‘Folie à Deux’ Leads Nominations with 7 Mentions

The Razzie Awards, which recognize the worst movies and performances of the year, have announced its nominees for 2024. The film “Joker: Folie à Deux” leads the nominations with a total of seven mentions. Other films to receive multiple nominations include “Borderlands,” “Madame Web,” “Megalopolis,” and “Reagan.” Among the actors nominated are Joaquin Phoenix, Cate … Read more

South Korea’s Yoon Defends Martial Law Decree at Constitutional Court

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol has defended his martial law decree in a public appearance before the Constitutional Court, where his fate will be decided. The decree was imposed on December 3, which led to widespread political turmoil and opposition from lawmakers. Yoon claimed that the military’s deployment to the National Assembly was not … Read more

Stripe Lays Off 300 Employees, Plans Growth Amidst Layoffs

Stripe, a payments platform, has laid off 300 employees, representing about 3.5% of its workforce. The cuts primarily affected product, engineering, and operations staff, according to an internal memo obtained by Business Insider. Despite this, the company plans to grow its headcount to around 10,000 employees by year-end. Stripe’s chief people officer, Rob McIntosh, informed … Read more

Oil Prices Remain Steady Amid Trump Policies

Oil benchmarks Brent and WTI prices held steady on Wednesday as investors closely monitored President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs and national energy emergency. Brent crude futures were 18 cents lower at $79.11 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures edged down 18 cents to $75.65. Trump announced plans for a 10% tariff on … Read more

Is ChatGPT A Suitable Tool for Mental Health Therapy?

ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot, is being explored as a potential tool in mental health therapy. A recent study suggests that while it can provide accessible support and validation, its limitations make it unsuitable as a substitute for human therapists. Researchers found that ChatGPT offers practical self-help suggestions and encourages reflection on dreams, but its … Read more

Domino’s Delivery Driver Missing in Minnesota After Shift

A Domino’s delivery driver, Shuefaub Xiong, 42, is missing in Minnesota after failing to make deliveries and return home from his shift. He was reported missing on January 14 by the Apple Valley Police Department due to concerns for his well-being. According to investigators, Xiong arrived at work but failed to deliver pizzas to four … Read more

Mysterious Game Glitch Leaves Players Stuck

A bizarre game glitch has left players stuck in a loop, unable to progress or exit the game. The issue appears on two different platforms, with reports of identical errors: “NaN / NaN” and “NaN / NaN”. Developers have yet to comment on the cause of the problem. In the meantime, frustrated players are searching … Read more

ADL Defends Musk’s “Awkward” Gesture as Not Anti-Semitic

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has defended Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s “awkward” gesture during a recent celebratory event, stating that it was not a Nazi salute. The gesture sparked outrage among some critics, with Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) accusing Musk of making a Heil Hitler salute behind the Presidential seal. The ADL wrote in a post … Read more

O’Connell, Adofo-Mensah Share Visions for Vikings Future

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah have shared their views on the team’s performance this season and upcoming changes. The key takeaways from their discussions include player development, roster adjustments, and potential strategies from top playoff teams like the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Washington Commanders, and Philadelphia Eagles. To … Read more