A recent study published in JAMA Network Open found that after ceasing routine prostate cancer screening for all men, the incidence of advanced prostate cancer rose and mortality rates plateaued in most regions of California. The findings highlight the need for more targeted screening methods to identify potentially fatal tumors without raising false alarms. Prostate … Read more
California’s largest fire insurance provider, State Farm General, is seeking interim rate hikes amid the devastating L.A. wildfires. The company claims it has paid over $1 billion to customers and received nearly 9,000 claims as of February. If approved, the rate hikes would be 22% for homeowners, 38% for rental properties, and 15% for tenants … Read more
US stocks closed higher on Tuesday, shrugging off trade war rhetoric as investors waited to see how China would retaliate against President Donald Trump’s 10% tariff on all Chinese goods. The S&P 500 index rose 0.72%, or 43.31 points, to 6,037.88, while the Dow gained 0.3%, or 134.13 points, to 44,556.04. China retaliated against Trump’s … Read more
The Times of Israel, a prominent online news website in Israel, has experienced technical difficulties. Users are currently unable to access the site due to issues with javascript and cookie functionality. The issue is being addressed by the website administrators, and visitors can expect the site to be back up and running shortly. Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/countering-trump-saudi-arabia-says-no-israel-normalization-without-palestinian-state
Walmart is eliminating hundreds of jobs and closing one of its North Carolina offices as it continues to pull workers back to its main hubs in California and Arkansas. The company plans to open new office space in these locations, expand its offices in the New York metro area, and relocate some employees to its … Read more
Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its support for an independent Palestinian state, contradicting President Trump’s recent statement on the matter. In a statement released early Wednesday, the Foreign Ministry said that Saudi Arabia’s commitment to a Palestinian state is “firm and unwavering.” This stance puts it at odds with President Trump, who suggested that Saudi Arabia … Read more
A study published online Jan. 27 in JAMA Network Open has found that distant-stage prostate cancer cases increased by 6.7% annually from 2011 to 2021, while mortality rates plateaued from 2004 to 2021 in California. Researchers analyzed data from the California Cancer Registry and National Cancer Institute Surveillance program, identifying 387,636 prostate cancer cases and … Read more
New research reveals alarming trends in cannabis use linked to schizophrenia, with nearly tripled cases of patients aged 14-65 visiting healthcare providers due to cannabis-related disorders. Experts warn of increasing numbers of people receiving hospital care for cannabis use disorder. In a separate breakthrough, scientists have discovered that sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors can protect the heart … Read more
Chipotle executives said consumers are willing to pay higher prices at the chain’s fast-casual restaurants if they receive generous portions, high-quality ingredients, and value for their money. The company reported a 30.4% increase in food, beverage, and packaging costs as a result of this focus. In the fourth quarter, Chipotle saw a 5.4% increase in … Read more
Tiger Woods’ mother, Kultida, a pillar of support throughout his golf career, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 80. Describing her as “my biggest fan” and “the enforcer,” Woods said in a statement that she was a force to be reckoned with, whose spirit was simply undeniable. Kultida, born in Thailand, moved to … Read more