The United States is experiencing its most intense flu season in 15 years, with historically low vaccination rates contributing to the spike. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), only 44% of adults and 46% of children have received flu shots this season. As a result, flu cases are on the … Read more
Intel CEO hopeful Jim Keller says the company’s worth is not in its potential sale but in its legacy and current performance. Keller believes that taking the company private with American investors would be a better option than selling it off at fire-sale prices. Keller, who led Intel’s silicon engineering team before becoming CEO of … Read more
Teenagers at Samohi High School are struggling to come to terms with the trauma they experienced during the Palisades Fire, which devastated Los Angeles last year. Many students described feeling anxious and uncertain after the disaster, with some even recalling it as reminiscent of COVID-19 lockdowns. According to experts, youth like those at Samohi are … Read more
The Federal Reserve released minutes from its January 28-29, 2025 meeting on Wednesday. The minutes, typically published three weeks after the policy decision, provide an overview of economic and financial conditions at that time. No new monetary policy decisions were made during this meeting. The release follows standard procedure, as minutes are usually posted three … Read more
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Adam Schiff are demanding that CFPB staff members linked to Elon Musk vacate the agency. They claim Musk’s involvement undermines the bureau’s ability to regulate his upcoming digital wallet venture, X. The lawmakers fear Musk could gain access to confidential data, giving him an unfair competitive advantage. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-19/doge-staffers-at-cfpb-raise-ethics-concerns-warren-says
The Town of Parma, known for its frequent lake-effect snow due to its proximity to Lake Ontario, is struggling to find enough road salt amidst a statewide shortage. Local highway superintendent Jim Christ expressed frustration over the dwindling supply and delivery delays from American Rock Salt. Christ stated that the town’s usual 5,000-ton salt barn … Read more
In 1985, Matthew Modine was promoting his breakout role in the coming-of-age drama “Vision Quest” when he stumbled upon a concert poster featuring Madonna. The title had been changed to “Pazzo Per Te,” or “Crazy for You,” emphasizing Madonna’s presence in the wrestling movie. This change minimized Modine’s main character, allowing Madonna to take center … Read more
A new study has found that semaglutide, a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes, may also help reduce alcohol cravings and heavy drinking days in people with alcohol use disorder (AUD). The study, published in the journal, involved 48 adults with AUD who were not seeking treatment. Participants received either semaglutide or a placebo … Read more
The ongoing bird flu epidemic in the US has led to widespread egg shortages and sky-high prices. Public health agencies are struggling to cope with the crisis, while the Trump administration’s purge of government departments adds to the challenge. The situation is exacerbated by the fact that turkey, chicken, and especially laying hen farms have … Read more
The world’s glaciers are melting faster than ever recorded due to climate change. A comprehensive scientific analysis of 230 regional estimates from 35 research teams worldwide reveals that glaciers have lost over 6,500 billion tonnes – or 5% – of their ice since the turn of the century. Mountain glaciers, which act as a freshwater … Read more