A recent study published in the Cell Press journal Cell Metabolism has found a potential link between artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame, and increased risks of cardiovascular disease. Researchers discovered that aspartame triggers insulin spikes in animals, leading to blood vessel inflammation and the buildup of fatty plaque in the arteries. The study, led by … Read more
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Argentine President Javier Milei’s endorsement of a memecoin called Libra led to significant losses for many crypto traders, with an estimated 86% of those who took positions on the token ending up losing money. According to research firm Nansen, total losses from trading Libra totaled $251 million, while a minority of successful traders made a … Read more
China will return about 200 of its nationals who were found in scam-running compounds on the Thai-Myanmar border, according to a Thai security official. The move comes as part of a multinational effort to crack down on online operations run from the region. Over 1,300 foreigners have been detained at such compounds since January, according … Read more
OnlyFans star Lily Phillips has announced she is pregnant with her first baby. The 23-year-old influencer shared the news on Instagram and TikTok, posting a carousel of images featuring her baby bump and positive pregnancy tests. Phillips did not provide any further details about her pregnancy. This marks her second high-profile appearance in recent months, … Read more
Rocket Lab has successfully launched a high-resolution Earth-imaging satellite, the first “Gen-3” model for Blacksky, into low Earth orbit. The Electron vehicle carrying the satellite lifted off from Rocket Lab’s New Zealand site at 6:17 p.m. EST on February 18 and deployed the satellite into a circular orbit approximately 292 miles above Earth about 55 … Read more
Olivia Munn shared an emotional story on her podcast Reclaiming, where she recalled refusing a seven-figure offer to remain silent over a traumatic incident that occurred on a movie set around the beginning of the #MeToo era. Munn recounted how she was offered a large sum of money by the studio to accept their apology … Read more
Microsoft has unveiled a new quantum chip, the Majorana 1, which it claims is less prone to errors than rival chips. The hybrid chip combines semiconductors and superconductors, using a subatomic particle called the Majorana fermion to reduce errors. The company’s prediction that quantum computing is “years, not decades” away comes as Google and IBM … Read more
A growing number of Americans are stockpiling non-perishable food items and other essentials in preparation for potential tariffs, which could lead to price increases and supply chain disruptions. In response to the Trump administration’s ongoing threat of tariffs, more than 250 readers shared their plans with The New York Times Cooking. Coffee was the most … Read more
The Queen attended a recent performance at the National Theatre, where she and Gatwa supported the Actors Benevolent Fund after the Covid-19 lockdowns of 2020. During the event, Sir Damon Buffini praised the Queen for her patronage, stating it means “a huge amount” to the theatre. The National Theatre is now fundraising to upgrade its … Read more