The US egg industry is facing a crisis with soaring prices due to an outbreak of avian flu, which has infected millions of birds since 2022. The Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced a plan to invest $1 billion in strategies to rein in the rising costs, but experts warn that relief may not come … Read more
Pope Francis, 88 and with a history of respiratory ailments, suffered another respiratory crisis on Friday. The Vatican reported that he inhaled his vomit after a coughing fit due to bronchial spasms, leading to a worsening of his respiratory condition. The pope had spent the morning undergoing respiratory physiotherapy and prayer in the chapel before … Read more
The Los Angeles Lakers secured their fifth straight win by edging past the Clippers, 106-102. LeBron James led the charge with 28 points and 13 rebounds, while Luka Dončić struggled to find his rhythm despite scoring 31 points. The Lakers began the game slowly, missing shots and struggling on defense, allowing the Clippers to take … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has canceled a meeting of its Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee to select a flu strain for this year’s flu vaccine, citing “no reason” for the cancellation. The move comes after Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation as head of the Department of Health and Human Services … Read more
The world’s nations have agreed on a new funding plan to reverse the decline of nature and address the “sixth mass extinction” threat facing Earth. The deal, reached at UN talks in Rome, aims to mobilize $200 billion by 2030 to protect biodiversity action and combat climate change. Countries struggled with deep divisions last year’s … Read more
A new app called Flashes, built on the Bluesky platform, is now available for download on iOS devices. Flashes offers a more minimalist alternative to Instagram, allowing users to share photos and videos without features like Stories, DMs, or shopping. Upon launching, users can log in with their existing Bluesky account or create a new … Read more
A new study suggests that exposing astronauts to a diverse range of microbes from Earth could help them stay healthier during long-term space missions. Researchers found that the International Space Station’s sterile environment is actually detrimental to human health, and that introducing beneficial microbes could boost immune systems. The ISS faces unique challenges, including microgravity … Read more
A new study has found that just five minutes of light exercise a day can help prevent dementia in older adults. Researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health analyzed data from nearly 90,000 adults in the UK who wore smartwatch-type activity trackers and found that engaging in as little as 35 minutes of … Read more
Intel Corp. has pushed back the expected opening date for its semiconductor plant in central Ohio once again. The company now expects construction on the first factory, planned for New Albany, to be completed by 2030 and begin operations between then and 2031. Construction of the second factory is slated for completion in 2031, with … Read more
The Oscar-nominated film The Brutalist has arrived at the right moment, shedding light on a pressing question that many American Jews have been grappling with in recent years. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Adrien Brody, The Brutalist tells the story of László Tóth, a Hungarian Jewish architect who arrives in America in 1947. As … Read more