A user’s browser displays an error message stating that JavaScript is disabled. The message includes a link for instructions on how to enable JavaScript and contact information for assistance in case of any issues. Source: https://thehill.com/opinion/international/5153583-trump-middle-east-plan-gaza-egypt-israel
The Small Magellanic Cloud, a dwarf galaxy near the Milky Way, has been observed to provide new insights into early universe star formation. Researchers from Kyushu University and Osaka Metropolitan University have found that some stars may have formed in “fluffy” molecular clouds in the early universe. In our solar system, molecular clouds form elongated … Read more
Researchers have found that taking Paxlovid may not provide as much benefit as previously thought, particularly for older adults who are vaccinated. The study, published in JAMA, used Canadian data from nearly 1.5 million people and compared those who received prescriptions for the drug to those who didn’t. The study’s lead author, Dr. John Mafi, … Read more
The latest research and policy updates from Resources for the Future (RFF) highlight the importance of reducing carbon emissions and addressing methane emissions in the climate debate. A recent executive order signed by President Donald Trump aims to update or eliminate the social cost of carbon (SCC), an estimate of the cost to society of … Read more
Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford are set to reprise their roles as Cara and Jacob Dutton in the upcoming season 2 of Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone prequel, 1923. The show is expected to explore new frontiers globally. Mirren notes that Sheridan has written a worldwide story, with multiple adventures taking place around the world. Despite this, … Read more
A Minnesota man recounts his traumatic experience when a Delta Air Lines jet crash-landed during its final descent, leaving him shaken but alive. John DeVos, a frequent flyer, was on board the flight from Minneapolis to Toronto when the plane flipped over, causing passengers to hang upside down. Despite the chaos and destruction, what struck … Read more
A recent study published in PLOS Mental Health has found a correlation between the use of muscle-building supplements and increased symptoms of muscle dysmorphia in young adults. The study, which analyzed data from 2,731 people aged 16-30, revealed that those who used multiple supplements were more likely to experience body image issues. The most common … Read more
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s operating earnings surged 71% in the fourth quarter, driven by higher interest rates lifting investment income and an improved insurance business. Operating earnings reached $14.5 billion, with a significant boost from insurance underwriting, which quadrupled to $3.4 billion. GEICO, Berkshire’s main auto insurer, saw its pretax underwriting earnings more than double to … Read more
Microsoft has successfully created the world’s first “topological qubits,” a significant breakthrough in quantum computing that could lead to major advancements in fields like cryptography and materials science. The company’s Majorana 1 processor is designed to store information in an exotic state of matter, allowing it to potentially solve complex problems much faster than traditional … Read more
The Jacksonville Jaguars have appointed James Gladstone, the Los Angeles Rams’ director of scouting, as their sixth full-time general manager in franchise history. This move comes with Liam Coen’s staff already finalized and meets the NFL-mandated deadline to hire a general manager. Gladstone’s hiring process was completed in under two weeks, with the team conducting … Read more