“Saturday Night Live” (SNL) has ignited backlash after a recent cold open targeting Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, with many viewers labeling the show’s “Weekend Update” segment as a “blatant hit job.” The controversy centers around Colin Jost’s jabs at Hegseth during the live broadcast. The SNL sketch pokes fun at a real-life group chat … Read more
A phase 2 trial known as ALPACA has shown that lepodisiran, a long-acting small interfering RNA therapy, can significantly reduce lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] levels in patients with elevated Lp(a]. The results were presented at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 2025 Annual Scientific Sessions. The trial found that patients receiving lepodisiran achieved reductions of 40.8%, 75.2%, … Read more
A new study from USC has found that sucralose, a popular artificial sweetener, can trick the brain into thinking it’s consuming calories despite not providing any. The researchers discovered that sucralose activates the hypothalamus, a part of the brain that regulates appetite and body weight, more than regular sugar does. The study, which tested 75 … Read more
Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025 is set to take place from June 9-13 this year. The event will primarily be held online and is open to all developers at no cost. During the conference, Apple will unveil several major updates, including iOS 19, iPadOS 19, macOS 16, tvOS 19, watchOS 12, and visionOS 3. … Read more
Apple is working on a new artificial intelligence (AI) powered health coach app as part of its “Project Mulberry” initiative. This project aims to provide personalized health advice and recommendations based on user data collected from devices. The app, which is expected to be released with the iOS 19.4 operating system update in spring or … Read more
US stock futures plummeted on Sunday as investors braced for the implementation of President Trump’s tariffs, which could be the largest yet. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F) futures fell by 160 points, or 0.4%, while S&P 500 (ES=F) and Nasdaq 100 futures (NQ=F) dropped by 0.6% and 1.2%, respectively. The market is set to … Read more
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“Yellowstone” Prequel “1923” Continues with Bleak Drama and High-Stakes Threats The Dutton family is facing harsh weather and adversaries threatening their legacy in Season 2 of the Yellowstone prequel series “1923”. The season’s final stretch has plenty of time for drama to unfold. Here’s what you need to know about catching up on the latest … Read more
A man won the $527 million Powerball jackpot in California, with his lucky ticket sold at a 7-Eleven store in Anaheim, about 25 miles southeast of Los Angeles. The winning numbers were 7, 11, 21, 53, and 61, along with a Powerball of 2. The previous record for the grand prize was set on January … Read more
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale has revived the highly-regarded Anker Zolo 10,000mAh power bank deal. Originally priced at $25.99, this fast-charging battery pack can now be obtained for just $12.94, with no promo code needed. This power bank supports rapid charging, compatible with Nintendo Switch OLED and other devices like Steam Deck, ROG Ally, iPhones, and … Read more