NASCAR Returns to Bristol Motor Speedway After Historic MLB Event

The historic Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee is set to switch from hosting Major League Baseball’s (MLB) event to a NASCAR playoff race on September 13. The venue, which hosted the first-ever MLB regular-season game in Tennessee earlier this year, had to undergo a significant transformation to accommodate baseball. According to Steve Swift, senior vice … Read more

Wolves Scared Away by ‘Marriage Story’ Fight Scenes

A tense scene from Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver’s 2019 film “Marriage Story” is being used to scare away wolves that have been terrorizing livestock on farms across the US West Coast. The US Department of Agriculture is broadcasting audio clips, including a fight scene from the movie, over loudspeakers in rural areas to deter … Read more

Bank of America CEO Predicts Slow Growth, Inflation Reduction

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan appeared on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” to discuss the current state of the economy. According to Moynihan, the bank’s economists still predict no rate hikes this year and no recession, despite recent job losses. Moynihan explained that while growth has slowed due to the impact of trade … Read more

Plastic Pollution Costs $1.5 Trillion a Year on Human Health

A new report published in the Lancet medical journal has warned of the devastating impact of plastic pollution on human health, stating that it causes “disease and death from infancy to old age” and costs the world at least $1.5 trillion annually. Researchers compared plastic pollution to air and lead pollution, highlighting its under-recognized danger … Read more

Outdated Antihistamine Benadryl Poses Health Risks

A common over-the-counter medication, Benadryl, has been called outdated and dangerous by allergy experts. Diphenhydramine, a first-generation antihistamine introduced in the 1940s, is still widely used to treat allergies, cold symptoms, and itchy skin. However, this older drug affects other parts of the brain, leading to drowsiness, slowed thinking, and potentially life-threatening heart problems. In … Read more

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Storms Fueling Tree Mortality in Tropical Forests Under Climate Change

Climate change is leading to more intense storms in tropical regions, resulting in increased tree mortality and altered forest composition. Research suggests that short-lived convective tropical thunderstorms are a key driver of tree death, particularly through high winds and lightning. A recent study published by Evan Gora’s team found that storms are responsible for 30-60% … Read more

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National Bone and Joint Day Campaign Promotes Lifelong Mobility

The Orthopaedics Department of Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru Government Medical College in Chamba has launched a public awareness campaign on National Bone and Joint Day to encourage citizens to prioritize musculoskeletal health. The event, observed annually on August 4, aims to raise awareness about the increasing burden of musculoskeletal disorders. According to Dr Manik Sehgal, … Read more