A new study found that drinking alcohol doubles the risk of serious liver damage for those with conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure. Dr. Andrew Freeman, director of cardiovascular prevention and wellness at National Jewish Health, warns that consuming heavily can “poison oneself” during big events like sports games. Experts say that highly … Read more
A geomagnetic storm is expected to hit Earth’s magnetic field on Monday night, causing aurora borealis (northern lights) to appear in more northern U.S. states than usual. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a Kp index of four is forecasted for Monday, indicating that the northern lights will be visible further from … Read more
The Golden State Warriors have acquired forward Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat in a multi-team trade, exchanging forwards Kyle Anderson and Andrew Wiggins to the Heat, guard Dennis Schröder to the Utah Jazz, and guard Lindy Waters III to the Detroit Pistons. To complete the deal, Golden State will send its 2025 first-round pick … Read more
A children’s playground in northern England has been temporarily shut down after dozens of unexploded World War II-era bombs were discovered on site. The discovery was made during a planned overhaul at Scotts Play Park in Wooler, Northumberland. Local officials called in bomb disposal experts to investigate the find and remove the ordnance. So far, … Read more
The New York Jets’ quarterback era under Aaron Rodgers has officially come to an end, leaving the team’s front office with a daunting task: rebuilding the quarterbacks room. With no franchise-altering veterans available in free agency, the Jets may opt for a mix of both veteran and rookie quarterbacks. ESPN’s Rich Cimini expects the Jets … Read more
US Vice President JD Vance warned Europeans that excessive regulations on artificial intelligence could “kill” the technology during a French-hosted AI summit in Paris. He rejected content moderation as “authoritarian censorship,” criticizing the EU’s Digital Services Act and online privacy rules, known as GDPR. Vance emphasized that the US wants to remain the dominant force … Read more
A stabbing at a Daejeon elementary school on Monday evening killed an 8-year-old student and injured a teacher, who later confessed to the crime. The victim was found with stab wounds on the second floor around 6 p.m. in Daejeon’s Seo-gu area. The student died at a local hospital while the teacher suffered neck and … Read more
The Times of Israel, a prominent news website in the Middle East, encountered a technical issue that prevented users from accessing its content. A quick check revealed that the problem was related to JavaScript and cookie settings, which users need to enable to continue browsing the site. Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/egypts-sissi-urges-gaza-reconstruction-without-displacing-palestinians
A new strain of bird flu has been detected in a dairy worker in Nevada, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The person contracted a mild form of the illness, characterized by eye redness and irritation. They were not hospitalized and have since recovered. This is the first time an infection … Read more
Kendrick Lamar took a bold step by using his platform to deliver a political message during the Super Bowl LIX halftime show, rather than performing his contentious song “Not Like Us” against Drake. The five-time Grammy-winning rapper addressed the elephant in the room with a callout of Drake and later introduced SZA to perform the … Read more