McLean County’s first mosquito pool has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV), with the sample confirmed on July 7, 2025. The infected area is located in the 61705 zip code. To inform residents, health department staff began distributing informational materials, including doorknob hangers, in the neighborhood where the sample was collected. The Culex mosquito … Read more
Hundreds of thousands of Indian workers went on strike across the country on Wednesday, opposing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s economic reforms and partial privatization of state-run companies. The one-day industrial action, dubbed “Bharat Bandh” or “Shut Down India,” has disrupted public services, manufacturing, and transportation. The strike was called by a coalition of 10 major … Read more
Australian scientists have developed a new system that uses “biological artificial intelligence” to design and evolve molecules with new or improved functions in mammal cells. The system, named PROTEUS (PROTein Evolution Using Selection), harnesses the power of “directed evolution”, a lab technique that mimics natural selection but accelerates it, allowing for creation of molecules with … Read more
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Tadej Pogacar has taken the yellow jersey in the Tour de France after winning stage five of the individual time trial. Remco Evenepoel won the stage, averaging 54km/h and finishing 16 seconds quicker than Pogacar. Pogacar’s teammate Jonas Vingegaard struggled in the individual time trial, ending up 13th and losing over a minute to his … Read more
Summer travel season is in full swing, making it the perfect time to upgrade your e-reader. For Prime members, this year’s Amazon Kindle Paperwhite and Colorsoft Signature Essential offer unbeatable prices during Prime Day. The 16GB Paperwhite with ads is now available for $124.99 ($35 off), while the ad-free Colorsoft Signature Essential costs $179.99 ($100 … Read more
Perplexity has launched its first AI-powered web browser, called Comet, aiming to challenge Google Search as the primary avenue for finding information online. Available initially to subscribers of Perplexity’s Max plan and a select group of invitees, Comet features the company’s AI search engine pre-installed and set as the default. Users can access Comet Assistant, … Read more
Israel’s military attacks on Gaza have significantly worsened the already-strained healthcare system in the territory. In a recent strike, at least four people, including Dr. Musa Khafajeh, a prominent gynecologist, were killed when an Israeli Air Force missile hit a tent in northwest Khan Yunis. This incident is part of a broader pattern of attacks … Read more
Alexis Stone, a 31-year-old performance artist and makeup specialist with 1.3 million Instagram followers, is making waves in the fashion world by impersonating celebrities like Anjelica Huston as Morticia Addams. With his unique approach of transforming into a recognizable face, Stone’s work has garnered attention from top brands like Balenciaga and Diesel. Stone, who left … Read more
Linda Yaccarino, the CEO of Elon Musk’s X, has announced her resignation after two years in the position. The news comes amid growing controversy surrounding the social media platform since Musk acquired it in 2022. However, Yaccarino did not provide a reason for her decision to leave. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/07/09/elon-musk-linda-yaccarino-grok-x