Doctor Who’s latest episode, “It Has No Name,” failed to recapture the tension and terror of its predecessor, 2008’s “Midnight.” Despite a strong performance from Rose Ayling-Ellis as Aliss, who brought vulnerability and quiet malevolence to her character, the episode’s pacing and plot twists fell flat. The show’s lackluster budget and limited claustrophobic setting made … Read more
A recent study by the University of California San Francisco has found a possible connection between poor sleep habits and brain shrinkage. Contrary to common concerns, natural brain aging is a normal process that starts in one’s 30s and 40s. However, researchers discovered that individuals who experience difficulties with sleeping tend to have more pronounced … Read more
A person visiting Kaiser Permanente’s Lakewood facility on Saturday may be at risk of measles, after a recently confirmed case. The patient, who traveled to Mexico and contracted the virus, visited the clinic between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that there have been over 29,000 cases … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging renewed efforts to combat malaria, a disease that still claims nearly 600,000 lives annually. Despite progress made since the late 1990s, including preventing over 2 billion cases and 13 million deaths, fragile gains are at risk. WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warns that diverting attention to malaria … Read more
A new study suggests that ancient Mars experienced heavy precipitation, contradicting the long-held theory that it was always cold and dry. Geologists from the University of Colorado Boulder used computer simulations to explore how water may have shaped the surface of Mars billions of years ago. The team, led by Amanda Steckel, found that precipitation … Read more
The United States and Iran held hours of expert talks in Oman over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program, ending with a promise for more discussions and possibly another high-level meeting next weekend. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described the negotiations as “very serious and work-focused,” saying that the parties exchanged written points throughout the day. … Read more
More than 250,000 people, including religious and political figures, attended a two-hour ceremony at St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their respects to late Pope Francis. The ceremony was led by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re and included rituals, hymns, and an emotional homily. The pope’s coffin was then transported in the white popemobile over the River … Read more
US Treasury Secretary Scott K.H. Bessent met with his Japanese counterpart Katsunobu Kato for the first time yesterday. The two officials discussed various bilateral issues, including trade and exchange rates. They welcomed the progress made so far in their trade talks and reaffirmed their commitment to ongoing consultations on these matters. Source: https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sb0106
US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania have launched a pair of worthless cryptocurrency tokens called $TRUMP and $MELANIA. The coins briefly saw significant value due to their association with the first family before crashing. The Trumps reportedly made at least $100 million from trading fees. The launch comes as no surprise, as President … Read more
Bethesda’s latest remaster, The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, has made a significant impact since its release just four days ago. According to the developer, over 4 million players have already entered the world of Cyrodiil. The game was redeveloped by Virtuos’ Paris studio and built on Unreal Engine 5 for a smoother gaming experience. … Read more