A former TV production assistant, Miriam Haley, testified in the retrial of Harvey Weinstein on Wednesday, recalling an alleged July 2006 assault where she claimed Weinstein held her down and forced oral sex. Haley described her brief interactions with Weinstein while working as a production assistant on his reality show “Project Runway” in June 2006, … Read more
Researchers have estimated that nearly 103,000 future cancers can be attributed to current use of computed tomography (CT) scans in the United States. The study, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, used data from over 140 healthcare facilities and estimated radiation exposure from CT scans could increase lifetime cancer risk. According to the study, 93 million … Read more
Vox Media’s acquisition of gaming site Polygon has led to widespread layoffs, affecting nearly all of the site’s staff in the process. The move comes on International Workers’ Day, a day often marked by industry job cuts. Polygon was sold to Valnet, a company with over 27 brands under its umbrella. However, critics have accused … Read more
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The Catholic Church is gearing up for its 267th papal conclave, set to begin on May 7. The conclave will elect the successor of Pope Francis, who passed away recently. In a commentary published at the National Catholic Register, Terence Sweeney writes that the next pope should focus on calling the Church back to its … Read more
An Australian woman, Erin Patterson, is standing trial for allegedly killing three family members and injuring a fourth with deadly mushrooms. Prosecutors claim she deliberately poisoned her guests, while her defense lawyers argue that the deaths were an “unfortunate accident”. Patterson hosted her relatives at her home in July 2023, claiming to discuss a medical … Read more
US President Donald Trump has asserted executive power with unprecedented brazenness, but America’s global influence is sharply declining. Trump’s imperial rhetoric and actions have ravaged the federal bureaucracy and redefined the US government’s role, expecting other countries to follow suit. However, this approach has only intensified resistance from the international community. The United States still … Read more
Tottenham Hotspur advanced to the European cup final with a convincing 3-1 win over Bodø/Glimt in the first leg of the semifinals. Goals from Brennan Johnson, James Maddison, and Dominic Solanke gave Spurs a two-goal lead entering their home match next week in Norway. Despite trailing at halftime, Tottenham’s strategy of using wingers to pump … Read more
CVS Health has announced it will stop selling its Aetna health plans in the Affordable Care Act’s individual marketplaces by 2026, marking the second time in a decade that Aetna has abandoned ACA coverage. The decision is expected to leave approximately 1 million enrollees in 17 states without access to new health insurance options for … Read more
Ethel Caterham, born in 1909, has become the world’s oldest living person at 115 years old. The British woman has been verified by LongeviQuest and the Gerontology Research Group for the Guinness World Records. Caterham attributes her longevity to a positive attitude and not arguing with anyone. “I listen and I do what I like,” … Read more