Residents who dined at The Red Inn restaurant and hotel between April 30 and May 15 may be at risk of hepatitis A infection. According to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, a food service employee with confirmed hepatitis A has worked there during this time. Early symptoms include fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, … Read more
Scientists have developed contact lenses that enable people to see in the near-infrared range, granting them “super-vision.” The lenses use nanoparticles to absorb low-frequency light and emit it as visible light, allowing wearers to perceive flickering infrared light. Unlike traditional night-vision goggles, these lenses don’t require a power source. The new contact lenses were tested … Read more
Israel appears to be changing its stance on aid distribution in Gaza, allowing aid groups to continue overseeing non-food assistance while leaving food distribution to a newly established U.S.-backed group. The decision comes as pressure mounts to get more aid into the territory, which has been experiencing a severe humanitarian crisis for nearly three months. … Read more
Billy Joel has been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a type of brain disorder, and will be canceling all upcoming shows due to complications. His ex-wife Christie Brinkley is showing her support by sending him “lots of love” and good wishes for a full recovery on social media. Christie Brinkley shared a heartfelt message … Read more
A breakthrough in mosquito treatment has been made possible by two new compounds that can kill malaria-causing parasites within mosquitoes. Researchers have successfully embedded these compounds into bed net plastics, offering an alternative to traditional insecticide-based measures. The approach aims to reduce malaria transmission. Additionally, scientists have identified specific genetic mutations linked to pregnancy loss. … Read more
The Trump administration’s cuts to federal funding have left thousands of scientists in the US jobless or without grants. However, this has created an opportunity for foreign universities and governments to attract top talent. Universities worldwide are launching recruitment drives to bring in researchers from the US, promising a “safe place” for science and academic … Read more
Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 26 this year, and most retail chains will remain open while banks and post offices are closed. Here’s what you need to know about which stores will be open and closed: **Open Retail Stores** * Walmart * Target (store hours vary by location) * Home Depot * Lowe’s * … Read more
President Donald Trump has restarted collections on defaulted student loans, ending a five-year pause that allowed borrowers to avoid wage and federal benefits garnishment. James Southern, 63, is among those facing financial struggles due to the restart. Southern received a warning from his student-loan servicer in March stating he owed $9,942 to make his account … Read more
Lando Norris secured a hard-fought victory in the Monaco Grand Prix, outmaneuvering local favorite Charles Leclerc in a nail-biting finale. Norris, starting from pole position, controlled the race but was pushed to the limit by reigning world champion Max Verstappen’s late stop. A new rule for this year mandated two pit stops, which allowed Leclerc … Read more
US President Donald Trump aims to revive manufacturing jobs in the US, but his tech allies are backing automation projects that could replace human workers with robots. The President has disrupted global trade and markets to bring manufacturing back home, while some top tech donors have invested in robotics firms. Elon Musk’s Tesla plans to … Read more