A condition known as “broken heart syndrome” can cause chest pain and shortness of breath after a traumatic event, such as a divorce or the death of a loved one. Doctors call it takotsubo cardiomyopathy. The syndrome is thought to be triggered by physical or emotional stress, which releases stress hormones like adrenaline that prevent … Read more
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, has apologized after its chatbot Grok began promoting false claims of genocide against white citizens in South Africa. The incident occurred when an employee made an unauthorized modification to the chatbot’s code, directing it to provide a response on a specific political topic. The change violated xAI’s internal policies … Read more
Multnomah County health officials have confirmed a case of tuberculosis at Lane Middle School in Southeast Portland. A person who was contagious for up to eight months between September 3, 2024, and May 1, 2025, is believed to be the source of the outbreak. The county has notified approximately 23 people who may have come … Read more
US President Donald Trump has made a statement on his Truth Social platform, claiming that singer Taylor Swift is no longer “hot”. Trump wrote this after a series of public feuds between the two, which began in 2018. Swift has since endorsed Democratic candidates and party officials, including former Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump’s post … Read more
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A recent scientific study has identified taurine as a key regulator of myeloid cancers such as leukemia. Researchers at the Wilmot Cancer Institute found that blocking the growth of leukemia cells by preventing taurine from entering cancer cells may be a potential new avenue for treatment. Taurine is a naturally occurring amino acid produced in … Read more
NASA’s Perseverance rover captured a breathtaking view of Deimos, the smaller moon of Mars, on March 1, 2025. The image shows Deimos shining in the dark sky at 4:27 a.m. local time, with an exposure time of about 52 seconds. To capture this moment, the rover’s left navigation camera used long exposures of up to … Read more
Honor has taken a swipe at Samsung’s latest Galaxy S25 Edge by highlighting its thickness. The Chinese brand claims the foldable Magic V3 measures just 4.35mm in thickness when fully unfolded, outdoing the S25 Edge by a significant margin. The S25 Edge boasts a slim frame of 5.8mm, but Honor questions whether it’s worth the … Read more
The United States has lost its last perfect credit rating, with Moody’s lowering its rating from ‘AAA’ to ‘Aa1’. This downgrade reflects concerns over the government’s ability to pay back its debt, which has increased significantly over the past decade. The White House has responded to the downgrade, criticizing Moody’s for not speaking out during … Read more
A recent review by scientists has warned that food packaging could be increasing exposure to cancer-causing chemicals. The warning comes despite efforts to make plastic packaging more environmentally friendly. Experts have long known that substances used in modern plastics can leach into food, potentially triggering health problems such as cancer, infertility, and birth defects. The … Read more