Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery linking reactivated herpes viruses to the risk of concussions and dementia. A study using lab-made models of the brain suggests that inflammation can reactivate dormant herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) in the brain, leading to changes tied to dementia. The study found that physical injury, such as concussions, can … Read more
Syria’s de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa met Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati in Damascus on Saturday, marking the first visit by a head of government to Syria since Bashar al-Assad was toppled. The meeting aimed to improve strained relations between the two countries and focus on strengthening their shared border. Ties between Damascus and … Read more
NASA’s Mars Sample Return program is facing delays and uncertainty, with agency officials predicting it may remain stuck until at least 2026. The joint effort between NASA and the European Space Agency has been years in the making and is seen as a crucial step towards human missions to Mars. The program’s opening phase is … Read more
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have released guidance on the Clean Fuels Production Credit, a tax credit aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the aviation industry. Section 45Z provides a tax credit for producing transportation fuels with lifecycle emissions below certain levels. The credit is available in 2025 … Read more
Bruce Springsteen paid tribute to legendary soul singer Sam Moore, who passed away at 89, describing him as “one of America’s greatest soul voices”. The E Street rocker remembered Moore as a musical influence and close friend. Moore collaborated with Springsteen on several tracks, including “Better to Have and Not Need”, and performed alongside him … Read more
Philadelphia has jumped six spots in Zillow’s annual housing market ranking, thanks to its attractive affordability and growing job market. However, inventory remains a concern, with the city still facing a 46% shortage of available homes compared to pre-pandemic levels. Nationwide, home inventories rose by an average of 17% over the past year, while Philadelphia’s … Read more
Actress Mandy Moore is standing up to critics who questioned whether she is financially supporting her in-laws after they lost their home in the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. Moore’s brother-in-law, Griff, and sister-in-law, Kit, lost their home in the Eaton Fire. The “This Is Us” star shared that Griff and Kit are expecting their first … Read more
Actor Djimon Hounsou has revealed that despite his decades-long career in Hollywood, he’s still struggling to make a living financially. In an interview with CNN Africa, he shared his experiences with the film industry, including struggles with systemic racism. Hounsou, who has been nominated for two Oscars and appeared in blockbuster films, feels underpaid compared … Read more
Israel has issued new forced displacement orders for residents in the Nuseirat camp’s Block 662, instructing them to flee their shelters due to rocket launches by Palestinian fighters. The move is part of a broader Israeli military operation in the region, which has seen over 90% of Gaza’s two million people displaced since Israel’s three-month-long … Read more
Israel has approved sending its Mossad intelligence agency director, David Barnea, to ceasefire negotiations in Qatar as part of a sign of progress in talks on the war in Gaza. This move comes after 15 months of fighting with little success. Netanyahu’s decision follows discussions with his defense minister, security chiefs, and negotiators, including those … Read more