High blood pressure, known as the silent killer, has been linked to heart attacks, strokes, and dementia. Research suggests that intensive blood pressure control can lower the risk of dementia by 15% and cognitive impairment by 16%. A new study published in Nature Medicine found that community health workers, also known as village doctors, played … Read more
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, a Dublin-born cleric from the United States, has become the acting head of the Vatican after the death of Pope Francis. As the camerlengo, a position he holds since 2019, Farrell will oversee the daily administration of the Vatican and chairs a committee of three other cardinals. Farrell’s duties include overseeing funeral … Read more
After three seasons, General Manager Landry Fields has been fired by the Atlanta Hawks, who missed the playoffs in his final two years on the job. Fields’ departure marks a significant change for the team, which is now led by Onsi Saleh and will begin a search for a new President of Basketball Operations. According … Read more
Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee has emphasized the importance of central bank independence in fighting inflation. In a recent interview on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Goolsbee said that reducing the Fed’s independence would lead to higher inflation, worse growth, and higher unemployment. Goolsbee cited long-run expectations as a critical factor in the Fed’s ability to … Read more
Scientists at the University of Jyväskylä in Finland have made a groundbreaking discovery: the first giant virus ever found in the country. The Jyvaskylavirus, measuring 200 nanometers in diameter, is roughly twice the size of influenza or coronavirus viruses. Giant viruses are distinct from regular ones due to their large size and complex genomes. They … Read more
We use a combination of our own tools and third-party partners, known as the Interactive Advertising Bureau Transparency and Consent Framework (IAB TCF), to store and access information on your device. This includes IP address and device characteristics. The data collected can be used in several ways: precise geolocation data for targeted ads, advertising and … Read more
A recent phishing campaign has targeted Gmail users, exploiting trust in Google’s own email authentication protections. The attackers used a sophisticated method to bypass these protections, sending emails that appeared to be legitimate security alerts from Google itself. The campaign started at $25, with phishing kits available on dark web forums and Telegram groups operated … Read more
A new proposal from the US aims to penalize China-made oil supertankers, imposing significant fees on their visits to American ports. According to estimates by research firm Arrow Shipbroking Group, ships manufactured in China and operated by non-Chinese owners could be charged around $1.9 million upon arrival at a US port. However, for China-owned or … Read more
Colorado Avalanche fans can finally hear the words they’ve been waiting nearly three years for: “Gabe Landeskog is back.” The team’s captain was activated from long-term injured reserve on Monday, hours before Game 2 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs opening-round series against the Dallas Stars. Landeskog’s return marks a significant milestone in his recovery … Read more
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