Whooping cough and Norovirus cases are on the rise, with local doctors attributing this year’s numbers to a combination of factors. According to Dr. Randy Del Mundo, an internal medicine physician at Ochsner in Prairieville, one reason for the increase is that people have become less vigilant about practicing good sanitation. “Norovirus is highly contagious,” … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a significant renovation plan for the world-famous Louvre museum, aimed at addressing deteriorating conditions and improving visitor experience. The project, expected to be completed by 2031, includes a new grand entrance and broader refurbishments across the historic site. The move comes after concerns from the museum’s director about the … Read more
Billy Crystal, who plays Harry Burns in the iconic rom-com When Harry Met Sally, has a surprisingly personal connection to Katz’s Deli. The actor reveals that he takes cues from his on-screen love interest, Meg Ryan, when ordering at the legendary NYC deli. Crystal confesses that he loves their kosher hot dogs and often orders … Read more
Golf star Rory McIlroy made a stunning hole-in-one at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am in California, just days after participating in a joint simulator league with Tiger Woods. The ace was scored on the 15th par-three hole from 119 yards out, and it marked the second hole-in-one of McIlroy’s career. The four-time major champion started his … Read more
Rihanna made a public appearance at the trial of her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky, in Los Angeles on Wednesday. The singer sat quietly but firmly in the audience as key testimony unfolded about the alleged shooting that led to Rocky’s current charges. A$AP Relli, also known as Terell Ephron, testified about the night in November … Read more
Microsoft has released a new update, KB5050094, for Windows 11 Version 24H2. The optional update aims to enhance user experience by fixing several issues and introducing new features. Notable improvements include resolving mouse cursor visibility problems, restoring DAC Audio USB device functionality, and improving taskbar animations and File Explorer usability. The update also addresses loading … Read more
Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has condemned the Israeli regime’s latest attack on Lebanese citizens as they returned home after a 60-day deadline to end the occupation of southern Lebanon. The attack, which resulted in 24 deaths and over 130 injuries, is described by Baqaei as a “blatant violation of humanitarian laws” and a … Read more
North Korea has suffered nearly 40% casualties in its troops fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine’s Kursk region over the past three months, officials claim. An estimated 4,000 out of 11,000 sent troops were battle casualties, with around 1,000 killed by mid-January. These losses are unsustainable for North Korea, and the wounded and their fate remain … Read more
State environmental and health officials are advising the public to be cautious due to suspected cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus in various Massachusetts municipalities. The Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, Department of Agricultural Resources, and Department of Public Health have reported several outbreaks since early 2022. Residents are urged to report … Read more
A prisoner swap deal is taking place between Israel and Hamas, with 110 Palestinian prisoners being released in exchange for eight hostages. The releases come hours after militants paraded the first hostage, a female soldier named Agam Berger, through a crowded Gaza refugee camp. The deals are part of a six-week ceasefire plan agreed upon … Read more