A recreational hot-air balloon caught fire mid-flight over the Brazilian city of Praia Grande on Saturday, killing eight people and injuring 13. The incident occurred during a scenic tour over Santa Catarina’s coastal area. According to eyewitness accounts and video footage, the balloon’s basket burst into flames after the pilot descended rapidly as passengers jumped … Read more
Aflac has identified suspicious activity on its US network, potentially exposing Social Security numbers and other personal information of customers, beneficiaries, employees, and agents. The company said the intrusion was stopped within hours, but it’s still unclear how many individuals are affected. The breach may have compromised claims information, health data, and other sensitive information … Read more
A security issue has been reported with a Varnish cache server, resulting in access denials. The problem appears to be caused by an error code of 54113 and is related to the “cache-ewr-kewr1740065-EWR” identifier. This specific cache server has experienced errors, and attempts to access it are being blocked due to authentication issues. Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/ceddanne-rafaela-s-big-night-helps-red-sox-beat-giants
A new scientific review published in Biological Psychology suggests that age-related impairments in tactile perception may predict cognitive challenges and even the progression toward dementia. The study highlights the potential role of touch-related sensory decline as an early warning sign for cognitive deterioration. Researchers analyzed previous studies on tactile deterioration across the aging brain, including … Read more
A recent study on creatine’s relationship with Alzheimer’s disease has sparked interest, but experts caution against relying solely on the supplement to improve brain function. Dr. Jennifer Pauldurai, a neurologist, spoke about the study and its limitations. According to Dr. Pauldurai, creatine may be beneficial for energy regulation in the brain, which can be impaired … Read more
Ukraine has strongly rejected Vladimir Putin’s assertion that the “whole of Ukraine” belongs to Russia. The Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Andriy Sybiga, described Putin’s comments as showing “disdain” for the peace process between the two countries. In a statement on X, Sybiga stated that Putin’s statements aim to deprive Russia of its sense of impunity, which … Read more
A devastating drought and hunger loom over Gaza as Unicef warns of the collapse of water systems in the territory. The situation worsened on Friday when at least 24 people waiting for aid were killed by Israeli fire, with medics reporting severe injuries. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a US-Israel backed organization, has been handing … Read more