A French impersonator, Dylan Desclos, duped a Las Vegas nightclub into believing he was Justin Bieber, leading to a fake performance on stage at XS Nightclub. The impersonator, who had worked as a performer before, confirmed his involvement in social media posts. He denied trying to deceive the club’s staff, stating it was just his … Read more
Recent cases of acute necrotizing encephalopathy (ANE) and influenza-associated encephalopathy have raised concerns over the potential for severe complications following flu vaccination. A new study published in JAMA details a case series of 41 children diagnosed with ANE across 23 US hospitals between October 2023 and May 2025. The majority of cases had no prior … Read more
Nissan’s refreshed Leaf model is set to hit dealerships this fall with a starting price of $29,990. The new price point for the 2026 Leaf S Plus trim includes a bigger battery and 18-inch alloy wheels. This makes it one of the most affordable electric vehicles currently on sale in the US. The company’s strategy … Read more
The US Commerce Department announced Tuesday that it will impose new tariffs on 407 products, including wind turbines, mobile cranes, bulldozers, and railcars, effective immediately. The tariffs are part of a broader effort to support the American steel and aluminum industries. Steel and aluminum tariffs will apply to these products, with a 50% tariff on … Read more
Australia’s biotech giant CSL Ltd reported disappointing earnings, overshadowing a restructuring plan that includes a spinoff and cost cuts. Shares fell 17% in Sydney trading, wiping around A$22 billion off the company’s value. The full-year profit rose 17% to $3 billion, slightly above estimates of $2.97 billion. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-18/csl-to-spinoff-vaccine-unit-seqirus-plans-487-million-buyback
The US space agency NASA and the Indian space agency Isro have joined forces in a groundbreaking Earth observation mission called Nisar. Launched on July 30, 2025, this satellite will capture high-resolution images of the entire earth with centimeter-level precision, mapping nearly all land and ice-covered regions every 12 days. Chaitra Rao, the project director … Read more
High blood pressure is a significant threat to public health, affecting nearly half of U.S. adults. Leading health groups have released new guidelines to prevent long-term damage, emphasizing the importance of early intervention and lifestyle changes. The American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) teamed up with 11 other organizations to … Read more
A 12,800-year-old cosmic impact event may have contributed to the sudden cooling of Earth’s Northern Hemisphere during the Younger Dryas period. Researchers analyzed sediment cores from Baffin Bay near Greenland and found indicators of a comet or asteroid explosion in the ocean floor. The discovery supports the Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis, which proposes that fragments … Read more
Samsung has kicked off its 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals with a slew of discounts on its popular devices, including the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra and the Galaxy Z Fold 7. The first deal is for the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, which can now be purchased at up to $620 off. The 1TB flagship Android tablet … Read more
Justin Baldoni has denied claims that he “harassed” co-star Isabela Ferrer with subpoena attempts during the ongoing Blake Lively legal battle. According to court documents, Baldoni’s team claimed they issued a subpoena for Ferrer to obtain missing documents related to the lawsuit. However, Ferrer’s lawyers alleged that Baldoni’s team ignored their efforts to communicate regarding … Read more