Synthetic chemicals sneak into food through packaging, processing, and storage. A recent study published in Nature Medicine found that these hidden contaminants are raising serious health concerns. The research focused on chemicals from food packaging materials, such as plastics, metals, and papers. Ultra-processed foods are particularly vulnerable to chemical contamination due to their packaging materials. … Read more
Pope Leo XIV addressed the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy See on Friday, marking his first address to the community since his election as Pope. He praised Ambassador George Poulides of Cyprus, who is stepping down as Dean of the Corps, and highlighted the importance of the diplomatic family’s shared values. The Pope emphasized … Read more
A groundbreaking study from Emory University has uncovered a biological connection between inflammation and deficits in motivation in individuals with schizophrenia. The research, published in Neuropsychopharmacology, found that higher levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), a blood biomarker of inflammation, were associated with reduced activity in brain regions involved in reward and motivation. The study focused … Read more
Galaxy Digital, a leading American digital asset investment firm, has finally secured its listing on the Nasdaq Global Select Market after a four-year journey that cost $25 million. The firm’s founder, Mike Novogratz, celebrated the milestone with a post on X, confirming that trading has commenced under the ticker symbol $GLXY. Novogratz revealed in an … Read more
Pope Leo XIV will celebrate his inaugural mass on Sunday in Vatican City. The mass, called the Holy Mass for the Beginning of the Pontificate, is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. local time (4 a.m. ET). Thousands of people are expected to gather outside St. Peter’s Basilica. Before the mass, Pope Leo XIV will … Read more
A recent experiment conducted by researchers at the University of Calgary and the National Research Council of Canada has uncovered a phenomenon that challenges our understanding of life after death. Physicist Vahid Salari and his team observed a faint glow in mice and leaves from two different plant species, which appears to cease after death. … Read more
Pope Leo XIV wants to host peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, following a summit in Istanbul that failed to bring together key players. The Vatican called the outcome “tragic” after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s no-show. Cardinal Pietro Parolin described the situation as “difficult,” saying the Holy See is available to host negotiations. The conflict … Read more
Inclement weather has pushed back tee times for Saturday’s third round of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club by more than three hours. The originally scheduled start time of 8:15 a.m. ET was suspended due to lightning, forcing players to adjust their plans. The 74 players who made the cut will play off split … Read more
The Times of Israel’s website is currently experiencing technical difficulties, leaving users unable to access the site. According to reports, an unspecified issue with JavaScript and cookie functionality has caused the outage. Users are advised to enable these features to resume access to the website. Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-hamas-say-gaza-talks-renewed-after-idf-initiates-major-new-offensive
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has been a subject of concern due to its small 3,900 mAh battery size. Can it provide decent battery life? PhoneArena conducted three battery tests to find out. The results show the Galaxy S25 Edge scores below similar models, such as the Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus. In web browsing, … Read more