The US government has canceled funding for a 30-year nationwide study tracking patients with prediabetes and diabetes, according to researchers. The landmark Diabetes Prevention Program was halted due to lack of confirmation from the National Institutes of Health on why the grant was cut. Columbia University had been managing funding for the program since 2022, … Read more
The Philadelphia 76ers will have to navigate the remainder of the season without star Paul George due to a persistent left adductor muscle and knee injury. The team had signed George to a $211.5 million contract last summer, but his short tenure has cast doubts on his ability to stay healthy and perform at a … Read more
Gold prices surged to an all-time high above $3,028 an ounce amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and concerns over a slowing US economy. The 0.9% increase came as Israel launched military strikes on Hamas targets in Gaza, threatening to disrupt a fragile truce. The airstrikes have resulted in at least 322 reported fatalities … Read more
Colin Farrell is set to reprise his collaboration with director Luca Guadagnino, who previously teamed up with the actor on “The Penguin” (2022). The Oscar-nominated star will play the title role of Sgt. Franklin John Rock in Guadagnino’s upcoming film adaptation. As part of DC Studios’ slate, the WWII-set movie is scheduled to be released … Read more
A recent anti-immigration rally in Goerlitz, a city near the Polish border, has given a significant boost to the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. The party scored over 20 percent in national elections on February 23, achieving a near clean sweep of constituencies in the former communist east. The AfD’s strong result comes as voters … Read more
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel recently showcased the company’s new augmented-reality glasses, which can project digital images onto the lenses. During a demo session, Spiegel challenged the author to play a game of capture the flag using the Spectacles. The experience allowed users to interact with virtual objects in 3D space, including virtual flags and light … Read more
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is seeking help from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to cut costs and reform the agency. According to a letter sent by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to Congress, he plans to reduce 10,000 workers and billions of dollars from the budget. DeJoy has announced his plan to … Read more
Researchers have made a breakthrough in developing a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, inspired by a compound found in common herbs like rosemary and sage. The stable derivative of carnosic acid, known as diAcCA, has shown promising results in mouse models of the disease. DiAcCA has improved memory, neuron synapses, reduced inflammation, and increased removal … Read more
Wall Street economists are growing increasingly concerned about a potential US recession, with some now seeing a 50-50 odds of an economic downturn. President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff plans, set to take effect on April 2, are at the center of the worry. According to JPMorgan chief economist Bruce Kasman, the likelihood of a recession … Read more
Federal Reserve officials are preparing to release new economic projections that will provide insight into how U.S. central bankers view the impact of President Donald Trump’s policies, including tariffs. Top forecasters have downgraded their expectations for growth this year and increased their concerns about recession risks due to trade wars. They also expect higher inflation … Read more