The number of measles cases in Texas and New Mexico has risen to 370, surpassing last year’s nationwide count of 285 infections, according to state health departments. This is one of the largest outbreaks in the past decade. Most of the new cases were reported in unvaccinated individuals or those with unknown vaccination status. The … Read more
A new study by researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has found that chewing gum releases hundreds of tiny plastic pieces into people’s mouths. The small study analyzed seven types of chewing gum and discovered that a gram of gum released an average of 100 microplastic fragments. The researchers tested synthetic gum … Read more
Pope Francis is continuing his recovery at his Vatican residence of Casa Santa Marta, following a 38-day hospitalization in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital due to bilateral pneumonia. The Pope’s convalescence plan, as described by doctors, includes pharmacological treatment, full-time mobility and respiratory-related physiotherapy, and oxygen administration. He is also concelebrating Mass in the residence’s chapel, similar … Read more
Gwyneth Paltrow has finally addressed the rumors surrounding her recent video post that some believed was a dig at Meghan Markle. The actress, 52, shared a casual breakfast-making video on social media, which led to speculation about a possible feud between the two. Markle recently launched her own Netflix cooking show, “With Love, Meghan,” to … Read more
The expiration of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) one year ago has left the future of US aid for HIV/AIDS programs uncertain. The Reorganizing Government Act 2025, which is the only bill up for discussion on this date with any connection to PEPFAR, aims to extend President Donald Trump’s authority to propose … Read more
Google has released its latest AI model, Gemini 2.5, designed to tackle complex thinking tasks with greater reasoning and analysis. The new version is available now in Google AI Studio and provides improved performance on tasks such as coding, mathematics, and science. Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental sets a new standard for the series by incorporating … Read more
Colorectal cancer is claiming lives at an alarming rate among young adults under 50. According to recent statistics, it is now the number one cause of cancer death for men under 50 and the second cause of death among women in this age group. Meet Jamie Comer, a 47-year-old survivor who was diagnosed with stage … Read more
NASA’s Webb Space Telescope has captured a striking image of a star in the making, with a spiral galaxy serving as its backdrop. The composite photo reveals a plume of gas and dust streaming from the star, resembling a rocket contrail. Located 625 light-years away, this event is one of the closest star-forming regions in … Read more
French actor Gérard Depardieu, 76, is going to court on charges of sexual assault. He is accused of making explicit remarks and groping two members of a film production team in 2021. If convicted, he could face five years in jail and a fine. Depardieu has consistently denied the allegations, calling them “trial by media” … Read more
President Donald Trump’s planned tariff announcement on April 2 may give the market a negative surprise, according to Goldman Sachs economist Alec Phillips. The initial duties are meant as a basis for talks, which encourages officials to set high rates. A recent survey shows market participants expect an initial 9% reciprocal tariff rate, but it … Read more