Woman Loses Limbs to Rare Strep A Infection, Now Raises Funds for Prosthetics

Arisbeth Munoz, a 39-year-old San Diego mother of two autistic children, suffered a devastating reaction to the flu and strep A bacteria, resulting in the amputation of all four limbs. The severe infection triggered sepsis, a life-threatening response from the immune system, which caused necrotizing fasciitis, a rare but deadly condition. Munoz’s body attacked its … Read more

Trump’s Iran Bombing Raises Concerns Over US Involvement

US President Donald Trump has ordered military strikes against Iranian targets, sparking concerns about a potential wider conflict and the role of the United States in the region. The strikes come as Trump voices support for regime change in Iran, drawing comparisons to his predecessor George W Bush’s approach in Iraq. Trump’s actions seem to … Read more

Russia May Benefit from Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Closure

Russia’s oil exports could see a significant boost if Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway that connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. The move would have far-reaching consequences for global energy markets and potentially benefit Moscow. According to experts, Russia has been struggling with declining oil revenues due to … Read more

Boosting Chromecast’s Hidden Features

Google has finally released a stable Android 14 update for its Chromecast devices, addressing issues reported in previous iterations. The new update (version UTTC.241218.008.H1.13427172) aims to improve system stability and brings the same features as previously rolled out updates. Chromecast users with Android 14 can check for the latest version by navigating to Settings > … Read more

US Stocks Near All-Time High as Oil Prices Plummet

US stocks rose significantly on Tuesday, approaching their all-time high, as oil prices dropped further due to hopes for a ceasefire in the Israel-Iran conflict. The S&P 500 climbed 1.1%, following gains in Europe and Asia, after President Donald Trump announced a “complete and total ceasefire” between Israel and Iran. The Dow Jones Industrial Average … Read more