A Michigan resident has died from rabies after undergoing an organ transplant at a hospital in Ohio in December 2024. The patient, who was not a Michigan or Ohio resident, contracted the disease through the transplanted organ, according to health officials. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed that the patient had been … Read more
Western Michigan hockey made history on Saturday night by defeating UMass 2-1 in the Fargo, N.D. regional final, advancing to the Frozen Four for the first time in program history. The Broncos will face either Boston College or Denver in the national semifinals in St. Louis. The game was a battle of major penalties, with … Read more
A growing measles outbreak has spread across the United States, with Texas and New Mexico reporting a 20% increase in cases over three days. As of March 27, there are 483 confirmed cases nationwide, surpassing all reported cases for 2024. The Texas Department of State Health Services reported 400 cases, mostly concentrated in Gaines County, … Read more
Novo Nordisk’s diabetes pill Rybelsus has shown a 14% reduced risk of cardiovascular complications after four years in patients with diabetes and established heart disease, according to a late-stage trial. The once-daily oral medication, which is already approved for Type 2 diabetes, demonstrated benefits comparable to injectable GLP-1s, such as Ozempic. The trial involved over … Read more
Nintendo has hinted that some popular Switch games will receive enhanced versions for the upcoming Switch 2 console, in addition to being playable through backward compatibility. The clarification comes from a small print note on the company’s new Virtual Game Card system, which mentions “Switch 2 Edition games” that are exclusive to the new console. … Read more
The US economy is facing concerns of slowing growth, price hikes due to tariffs, and rising inflation. To address these issues, we’ve conducted a scenario analysis for investment portfolios using historical data and market trends. Inflation Expectations US zero-coupon inflation rate and breakeven inflation rate have steadily risen over the past six months, indicating increasing … Read more
Rachel Zegler, the star of West Side Story, has found herself at the center of internet discourse and Hollywood gossip after her latest film, Snow White, flopped at the box office. The movie earned a dismal $43 million domestically and just $87 million globally in its opening weekend, despite reportedly costing at least $350 million … Read more
CK Hutchison’s plans to sell its two port operations near the Panama Canal to a BlackRock-led group have been put on hold, sources close to the matter said, amid growing pressure from Chinese authorities. Beijing’s market regulator announced it would conduct an antitrust review of the proposed sale, citing concerns for fair competition and public … Read more
The US broke its own rules to help Ukraine in a pivotal moment of the war. According to a New York Times investigation, the Biden administration secretly involved itself more deeply in Ukrainian military operations than was publicly disclosed. In a key episode, the administration changed its policy on supporting Ukraine after President Biden signed … Read more
Astronomers using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) have detected the most powerful flare ever recorded from Proxima Centauri, our closest stellar neighbor. The study, published in The Astrophysical Journal, provides new insights into the violent energy bursts that small stars can unleash. Proxima Centauri, located just 4.2 light-years away, has long fascinated astronomers due … Read more