The Seattle Storm has made a significant move to strengthen its roster, acquiring WNBA star Brittney Sykes from the Washington Mystics. In exchange for Sykes, the Mystics received veteran forward Alysha Clark, guard Zia Cooke, and one of Seattle’s 2026 first-round draft picks. Sykes, a two-time WNBA All-Defensive Team selection, has established herself as a … Read more
AOL, as part of the Yahoo family of brands, uses cookies and collects personal data to provide a personalized experience. When using their websites or apps, users are offered additional purposes for which they can consent. Users have two options: – Reject all: Disables AOL and Yahoo from using cookies and collecting personal data for … Read more
Martha’s Vineyard health officials are investigating a potential infection of the serious tick-borne disease Powassan virus. The virus, transmitted by deer ticks, can cause severe symptoms including brain swelling, confusion, and seizures. According to Dr. Sam Telford, a Tufts University professor with research on Martha’s Vineyard, Powassan virus is present in deer ticks every year … Read more
Mosquitos are becoming more active, and local news outlets are reporting an uptick in cases of West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne diseases. Meanwhile, vaccination rates are declining in 20 states, including Idaho, which has seen a significant drop in kindergartners vaccinated against measles. The summer Covid-19 wave is growing, especially in the South and … Read more
Alzheimer’s is a leading cause of dementia, affecting 7.2 million Americans over 65. However, research suggests that walking and physical activity can lower the risk of developing the disease. According to Brianna Axline, healthcare professional at Community Health Centers of Lane County, regular exercise has a significant impact on health. Axline explains that any amount … Read more
Cloudflare has accused Perplexity AI of acting like “North Korean hackers” after finding its bots crawling websites with anti-scraping rules in place. The internet infrastructure provider said it discovered the company’s web crawlers were repeatedly modifying their own bots to evade data-scraping measures on third-party websites. Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince called out Perplexity AI, saying … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s words often diverge from his actions, particularly when it comes to economic policy. Ahead of his re-election, he vowed to “end inflation and make America affordable again,” but paused tariffs just a week later. He also claimed to have promised peace in Ukraine on day one, only clarifying that was said … Read more
Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, bolstering their quarterback room after injuries to Michael Pratt and Baker Mayfield. The 32-year-old Bridgewater played for six teams from 2014-2024, compiling a 33-32 record with 15,120 passing yards and 75 touchdowns. With the Bucs, Bridgewater will provide experience alongside Kyle Trask, who will serve as … Read more
Israel has culled 200 Nile crocodiles from an abandoned farm in the occupied West Bank after they resorted to cannibalism and posed a significant risk to humans. The reptiles were being kept in poor conditions, with insufficient access to food, leading them to engage in cannibalistic behavior. The Israeli defense ministry body COGAT reported that … Read more
Hims & Hers, a leading personalized healthcare company, has announced impressive results, showcasing record revenue growth and expanding its customer base. The company’s platform is gaining traction as customers seek tailored treatment plans for their specific health needs. Key highlights from the latest results include: – Revenue grew 73% to $545M, exceeding expectations – Adjusted … Read more