A growing trend among student athletes is using protein supplements, but a local doctor warns that excessive intake can pose serious health risks. Dr. Cesar Arguelles, director of the Primary Care Sports Medicine Program at SIU Medicine, emphasizes the importance of monitoring protein intake, especially when supplements are involved before or after exercise. Consuming too … Read more
Luigi Mangione, the alleged shooter behind a December murder in Midtown, is claiming that prosecutors are violating his health privacy rights by accessing confidential medical information. His defense team filed a court document Thursday seeking a hearing and sanctions against the Manhattan district attorney’s office. According to the filing, prosecutors obtained some of Mangione’s private … Read more
Germany has deported 81 Afghan citizens, including some with criminal convictions, back to Kabul as part of a Qatar-mediated deal with the Taliban. The move is seen as a response to recent terror attacks by rejected asylum seekers. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed to get tougher on mass migration. The deportation comes amid scrutiny … Read more
The FDA’s decision to ask Sarepta to stop shipping its gene therapy Elevidys for Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a sobering reminder of the risks and uncertainties involved in treating rare and fatal diseases. The therapy, which was hailed as a breakthrough just months ago, has now been linked to two deaths in non-ambulatory patients. For … Read more
Microsoft has announced that it will no longer provide security updates for Windows 10, but in a surprise move, the company is now offering a free option for users to continue receiving security updates for another year. As of October, when support for Windows 10 ends, Microsoft’s extended security update program will no longer be … Read more
Ari Aster’s latest film, Eddington, is a thought-provoking exploration of modern society’s fragmentation due to social media and the internet. The director drew inspiration from his own Twitter feed and created an immersive experience by incorporating real-life conspiracy theories and memes into the story. Eddington takes place in a small southwest American town during the … Read more
Valve Boss Gabe Newell’s unorthodox daily routine involves a mix of work, scuba diving, and leisure time on his boat, with the entrepreneur claiming to not feel like he’s “working” due to enjoying his tasks. In an interview with YouTube channel Zalkar Saliev, Newell discussed his seven-day workweek, where he works from his bedroom, focusing … Read more
The Russia-Ukraine war has seen significant territorial gains for Russia over the past week, with the country increasing its control to 61 square miles in Ukraine. Despite these advances, there are no public signs that Russian leadership is impressed by US President Donald Trump’s threats to send weapons to Ukraine and impose penalties on Vladimir … Read more
Blizzard has shared its approach to matchmaking in Overwatch 2, aiming to create fun matches while minimizing wait times. The company believes that fairness is key to a compelling game experience. Matchmaking Philosophy The goal of Overwatch 2’s matchmaking system is twofold: creating enjoyable matches and keeping players from waiting too long to play. To … Read more
AMD’s “Magnus” APU, allegedly codenamed for a future gaming console, may have 11 CPU cores and a 384-bit memory bus. This processor could be powering the PlayStation 6 (PS6) or the next Xbox console. According to Moore’s Law is Dead, who posted about an unannounced AMD Zen 6 APU called “Magnus,” the processor has a … Read more