** A Georgia white-tailed deer has been identified as the first case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in the state. The positive sample was collected from a two-and-a-half-year-old male deer harvested in Lanier County, Lanier and Berrien Counties are now designated as “CWD management areas” by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR). CWD, first … Read more
Microsoft is bringing a new wave of smaller, more affordable Surface devices to market with the Surface Pro 11 (11-inch) and Surface Laptop 11. These premium yet budget-friendly options are designed for productivity on the go, powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Plus chips that deliver strong performance and battery life while maintaining portability. The Surface … Read more
The federal government has withdrawn its appeal in a case involving UnitedHealth’s Medicare star ratings, an outcome that came just three days after the agency stated it was prepared to challenge the decision. This reversal follows a legal dispute with the country’s largest Medicare Advantage insurer, which had been fighting CMS over its ratings system. … Read more
A young baseball card enthusiast turned down a trade offer from the Pittsburgh Pirates after acquiring an incredible 11-year-old baseball card featuring National League Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes. The collector, who resides in Southern California, declined the deal and instead put the card up for auction. The Pirates had offered the collector a … Read more
Phil Spencer, Microsoft Gaming CEO, shared insights into the development of *Ninja Gaiden 4* during an interview with Gamertag Radio. The game, set to release in Fall 2025 for Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PlayStation 5, marks a decade since its last mainline entry. Co-developed by Team Ninja, PlatinumGames, and Xbox Game Studios Publishing, … Read more
In Gaza, after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas aimed at ending displacement, many Palestinian families like Ibrahim are returning to destroyed homes they had to rebuild from scratch. Despite the truce, the reality of war remains, leaving those affected struggling to start anew with little support. Ibrahim, like thousands others, is trying to piece … Read more
Meta Platforms plans to invest up to $65 billion by 2025 to advance its AI initiatives. CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasized that 2025 will be a defining year for AI, with projects like Meta AI serving over 1 billion users and Llama 4 becoming the top AI model. The company also aims to build a massive … Read more
Novo Nordisk announced significant weight loss results for its new drug, amycretin, in a phase 1b/2a study. Patients achieved 9.7% weight loss at 1.25 mg, 16.2% at 5 mg, and 22% at 20 mg over 36 weeks when adhering to treatment. These results suggest amycretin could be a valuable option for managing obesity. Compared to … Read more
Elon Musk made a surprise appearance at Boeing Co.’s military aircraft facility in San Antonio, Texas, just before 3 p.m. on Dec. 18. The billionaire tasked by U.S. President Donald Trump to streamline government operations visited the site to inspect the next version of Air Force One. However, the jet is years behind schedule and … Read more
A child in South Carolina lost their life due to complications from the flu. The incident occurred in Columbia, where officials recommended flu vaccination as part of broader public health measures against the virus. With widespread flu activity reported, more than 600 hospitalizations and 13 deaths related to the flu were recorded during the week … Read more