Researchers from the UK and China have made a groundbreaking discovery linking social isolation to an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and infections. According to their findings, loneliness can lead to higher levels of certain blood proteins, which in turn increases the likelihood of developing several conditions. The World Health Organization (WHO) has long … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that flu emergency room visits have reached “very high” levels nationwide, with the current season’s wave of flu cases arriving later than in previous years. Compared to pre-pandemic seasons, this year’s flu trend is similar to the 2019-2020 season, which saw peak levels around the New … Read more
Samsung has confirmed that it is working to resolve a bug affecting some Galaxy S24 series users, where lock screen shortcuts are missing after installing the latest One UI 7 Beta 2 update. The issue has caused inconvenience for beta testers who rely on these shortcuts for quick access to apps or features. However, a … Read more
Georgetown has achieved a dominant start in the Big East conference with a perfect 3-0 record. The team has secured its best beginning in the conference in 13 years, beating Xavier 69-63. This impressive win marks a significant milestone for Georgetown’s basketball program. The Hoyas’ success can be attributed to their improved defensive performance. With … Read more
Poland has assumed the European Union’s rotating six-month presidency, focusing on security issues amidst a backdrop of global challenges. The move comes as the EU faces a sluggish economy, deteriorating trade relations with China, and Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk emphasized the need for Europe to strengthen its defenses, stating … Read more
Rapper Ice-T was involved in a heated traffic stop with a New Jersey police officer in May. The incident, captured on bodycam footage, showed the “Cop Killer” artist being stopped near the Department of Motor Vehicles while allegedly driving without proper registration. Ice-T became agitated and disputed the officer’s tone, saying he didn’t have to … Read more
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 117-107 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night, extending their winning streak to 14 games. The Thunder rallied in the fourth quarter behind Gilgeous-Alexander’s 33 points and Aaron Wiggins’ 19 points, including 15 of those in the final period. Oklahoma City erased an 88-80 … Read more
Tesla’s stock surged 6.9% in Friday trading as the electric vehicle (EV) company posted strong sales data from China, buoying market expectations. The positive performance comes amid a broader gain for the S&P 500 index and Nasdaq Composite. The report by Reuters showed that Tesla’s sales in China increased 8.8% year over year to over … Read more
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has denied calling questions from two Georgia election workers “abusive” during a contempt hearing, but admitted that some of the queries were “intrusive and impossible to answer”. Giuliani was testifying in court about his reluctance to turn over assets as part of a $148 million defamation verdict. Giuliani’s … Read more
The US has relaxed its rules for producing green hydrogen, aiming to boost the renewable energy sector. Green hydrogen is a low-carbon fuel made from water and electricity. To produce it, companies need to invest in electrolysis technology, which can be expensive. The new regulations allow companies to use cheaper alternatives, such as gas turbines … Read more