A measles outbreak in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and possibly Kansas is causing concern over a supposed treatment that may be harming people. Vitamin A has been touted as a cure for measles by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. However, this approach is based on … Read more
Google’s website experienced a temporary shutdown on Tuesday after receiving an unusually high volume of requests. According to reports, the website was unable to handle the excessive traffic, resulting in a “429 Too Many Requests” error message. This issue is not unique to Google, as many popular websites often face similar problems due to increased … Read more
US tariffs have raised recession risk to 40-50% over the next year, and if maintained, they will permanently reduce US real GDP and living standards. The 25.5% average tariff rate is the highest in over a century, with forecasts suggesting it will fall to 18% by 2025 and further decline in coming years. The short-term … Read more
A new study suggests that convection in the crust could be driving force behind Venus’ volcanoes. The planet, known for its intense volcanic activity, is believed to have 85,000 volcanoes. Researchers used fluid dynamic modeling to show that Venus’ crust could support convection, which could explain how heat from the interior reaches the surface. Temperatures … Read more
Louisiana’s Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham is urging parents to ensure their children are vaccinated against pertussis after two babies died from the disease in recent months. According to the Department of Health, 110 cases have been identified so far this year. Two young infants were reported dead due to pertussis within the past six … Read more
The 5th-ranked Hawaii Rainbow Warriors suffered their first loss in three sets this season when they fell to 9th-ranked California State University, Northridge (CSUN) on Friday. The Matadors took the match in straight sets, winning 25-17, 25-20, and 25-20. Hawaii led early in the first set but struggled with serving and hitting, ultimately falling behind … Read more
The recent announcement of new auto tariffs has sent shockwaves through the industry, with car dealers scrambling to adjust their strategies and prepare for the impact. In an exclusive interview with Business Insider, Scott Kunes, COO of Kunes Auto Group, a company operating 30 dealerships in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin, shared insights on how the … Read more
US President Donald Trump has imposed stunning tariffs of up to 50% on several African countries, including Lesotho, Madagascar, and South Africa. The tariffs, which are above the minimum 10%, will hit countries that rely heavily on exporting goods such as denim and diamonds to the US. Lesotho, a small, landlocked country in southern Africa, … Read more
A case of measles has been confirmed in Macomb County, Michigan, according to the Macomb County Health Department. The individual recently traveled to Ontario, Canada, where a measles outbreak is ongoing. Fortunately, they were not exposed to others during their infectious period. Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads through the air when an … Read more
A year after the first reported case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) among dairy cattle, researchers are still struggling to understand how the disease persists in some herds despite their cows not showing symptoms or testing positive for the virus. According to New Mexico State Veterinarian Samantha Holeck, the state’s recent milk-testing results revealed … Read more