Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas was placed on the 10-day injured list with a ruptured left patellar tendon, according to an update Saturday. The injury occurred when Casas fell hard on his knee in the bottom of the second inning during Friday’s game against Minnesota Twins. Casas initially didn’t feel any pain but … Read more
The upcoming game Ghost of Yotei has been shedding light on its gameplay mechanics, world, and story, with a focus on Atsu’s personal journey of revenge against those who killed her family. In this context, it’s fascinating to explore the origins and meaning behind the Onryo persona, which Atsu adopts as she seeks vengeance. In … Read more
Researchers at Jiangnan University in China have identified a key gut microbe that helps regulate blood sugar levels and sugar cravings in mice, sparking hopes for a new treatment approach for type 2 diabetes. By increasing the abundance of Bacteroides vulgatus, a specific gut microbe, diabetic mice showed improved glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) secretion, leading to … Read more
Air traffic control staffing issues have caused significant delays for passengers flying in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport, a situation that has persisted for an unprecedented sixth day. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) cited staffing as the cause of delays, with over 270 flights affected as of Saturday afternoon. The issue is not … Read more
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced plans to require all new vaccines be tested in placebo-controlled trials before they’re licensed for use, raising concerns about the safety and efficacy of updated COVID-19 boosters. This change would significantly alter the current system used for flu-like vaccines, which only requires post-marketing surveillance. … Read more
A new study suggests dinosaurs may not have been in decline before the Chicxulub asteroid struck 66 million years ago. Researchers analyzed fossil records of four groups of dinosaurs and found that a decrease in discoveries was likely due to geological changes rather than an actual population decline. The team examined over 8,000 fossils from … Read more
A 25% import tax on car parts entering the US has come into force, hitting engine manufacturers such as General Motors and Ford with new costs. The tariff, along with a 25% tax on cars imported from abroad, aims to push automakers to manufacture more in the US. However, analysts warn that any expansion of … Read more
Kanye West has filed a lawsuit against Dr. Thomas Connelly, alleging that the dentist recklessly supplied him with nitrous oxide, leading to a chemical dependency that caused neurological damage and “mood instability.” The rapper claims the dentist’s actions fell below the applicable standard of care, causing substantial harm. West’s lawyer, Andrew Cherkasky, states in a … Read more
South Korea’s third acting leader, Lee Ju-ho, a low-key economist, has taken the helm of Asia’s fourth-largest economy amidst deep turmoil. The 64-year-old education minister was thrust into the role after the resignations of both the prime minister and finance minister. Lee faces a critical challenge in calming financial markets and steering the country through … Read more
Marvel’s Thunderbolts*, an MCU antihero team-up movie, is poised to top the box office this weekend with a $31.5 million opening day gross. This puts it on track for a domestic opening weekend total of $70-75 million, lower than previous MCU openings but potentially benefiting from stronger reviews and positive word-of-mouth. In contrast, Ryan Coogler’s … Read more