A video of a Chinese paraglider surviving an unplanned 8,500m ascent has been removed from multiple news websites due to concerns over its authenticity. The video, which showed the paraglider battling strong winds and frostbite above the clouds, was initially posted on Chinese social media platform Douyin and later licensed by state TV network CCTV. … Read more
Loretta Swit, actress best known for her role as Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan on the popular TV series M*A*S*H, has passed away at the age of 87. According to her publicist, Harlan Boll, she died at her home in New York. Swit won two Emmy awards for her portrayal of Houlihan, a tough yet … Read more
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has expressed concerns about the US economy, warning that the country needs to “fix a lot of things” if it wants to avoid financial troubles. Dimon stated that if the dollar is not maintained as a reserve currency, it could lead to economic instability. Dimon also proposed two policy changes: … Read more
The website www.post-gazette.com is currently unreachable due to a timeout error. To resolve the issue, follow these steps: Check your internet connection and ensure that all cables are secure. Reboot any routers, modems, or network devices you’re using. Allow Google Chrome to access the network in your firewall or antivirus settings. If it’s already listed, … Read more
Researchers at Tufts University and Harvard School of Public Health found that eating high-quality carbohydrates and dietary fiber during midlife can lead to better health in older women. A study analyzing decades of data from over 47,000 women aged 70-93 in the Nurses’ Health Study found a significant link between carbohydrate quality and healthy aging. … Read more
The HBO series has finally hit its stride with the third season, shedding its attempts to adapt to modernity and embracing its absurd rich characters. The show’s new direction is marked by a decrease in forced attempts to fit the characters into contemporary issues, instead focusing on their emotional entanglements – love, work, family – … Read more
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A new COVID-19 variant, NB.1.8.1, has been detected in Washington state, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As of Thursday morning, only one case has been confirmed in the state, which was found through a traveler-based genomic surveillance system at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The World Health Organization has designated this variant … Read more
Mexico is looking to an early review of the USMCA trade agreement, set for 2026, as a way to gain clarity and ease uncertainty that has led to falling investment and slowing growth. The review’s “formal start” could begin as soon as September, according to Mexico’s Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard. The move comes after US … Read more
The website of the Israeli daily newspaper Times of Israel is currently down due to technical issues, leaving readers unable to access its content. The website’s status page says that it is undergoing maintenance but has not specified when the issue will be resolved. Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/defense-minister-tells-hamas-to-accept-witkoff-proposal-or-be-destroyed