The American Heart Association’s revised blood pressure guidelines emphasize the importance of lifestyle changes, including reducing body weight by 5% or more, to help control blood pressure. For individuals with diabetes, these stricter cut-offs are especially crucial in preventing organ damage. According to Dr. Vijay Negalur, Head of Diabetology at KIMS Hospitals, “Even mildly elevated … Read more
The US government’s decision to invest $8.9 billion in a 10% stake in struggling chipmaker Intel has sparked intense debate over its implications on national security and the economy. The move, made under President Donald Trump, aims to shore up national security by providing a reliable source of chips for the military. However, critics argue … Read more
U.S. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley will announce his six captain’s choices on Wednesday, a decision that has been eagerly anticipated by fans and pundits alike. The question on everyone’s mind is whether Bradley chooses himself, given his impressive golf resume. Bradley, who led the Americans to a 23-9 rout at East Lake Golf Club … Read more
US home prices increased at their slowest rate in over a year, rising just 1.9% from the previous June according to data released by S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller. This marked the fifth consecutive month of slowing growth and followed a 2.3% increase in May. The last time home prices grew at this rate was during the … Read more
Netflix has announced the appointment of Jinny Howe as its new Head of U.S.-Canada Scripted Series, effective immediately. Reporting to Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria, Howe will succeed Peter Friedlander, who is leaving the company after nearly 14 years. Howe, a rising star in the industry since joining Netflix in 2018, has been promoted for … Read more
Frontier Airlines is launching a marketing campaign targeting customers of struggling budget airline Spirit Airlines. The US-based carrier plans to add 20 new routes in major Spirit markets, including Fort Lauderdale International Airport in Florida. Spirit’s financial situation has worsened due to high debt and declining revenue. In a recent warning, the company stated it … Read more
Framework has announced its first major hardware update in two years, upgrading the Framework Laptop 16 to include Ryzen AI processors and new integrated Radeon GPUs. The update also introduces a new graphics module featuring Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5070 GPU. Preorders for the updated laptop open today, with prices starting at $1,499 for the DIY … Read more
Protesters across Israel took to the streets on Tuesday as part of a nationwide “day of struggle” demonstrations, calling for an immediate cease-fire to end the ongoing conflict with Hamas and the release of all remaining hostages in Gaza. Thousands gathered outside the headquarters of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office, while others staged road-block demonstrations … Read more
College football is finally back in full swing, but there’s still much uncertainty surrounding this year’s season. Sports Illustrated has spent months talking to coaches, players, and other experts to get a better understanding of what to expect. Here are 16 key predictions for the upcoming season: The reigning national champions, Ohio State, have two … Read more
Spotify is rolling out a new messaging feature that allows users to share songs, podcasts, and audiobooks directly within the app. The “Messages” feature, available on mobile devices in select markets for users 16 and older, aims to provide a dedicated space for users to share their favorite content with friends and family. The company … Read more