RFK Jr. Appoints Vaccine Critic to Head COVID Advisory Panel

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr has appointed Retsef Levi, a vocal critic of mRNA vaccines, as the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) COVID-19 vaccine advisory committee. Levi has previously stated that mRNA vaccines can cause serious harm and death, particularly among children, leading to calls for their immediate … Read more

Bruce Willis Lives Separate Due to Dementia Care

Actor Bruce Willis is living in a separate one-story home away from his family as part of his dementia treatment. His wife, Emma Heming Willis, revealed this in an ABC special, stating that moving him to a separate residence was “one of the hardest decisions” she’s had to make. The move aims to provide a … Read more

Terry McLaurin Agrees to $96M Extension with Commanders

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin has reached a three-year contract extension worth up to $96 million, ending his holdout and ensuring he’ll be in uniform for the regular-season opener against the Giants. The deal includes a $30 million signing bonus. McLaurin had expressed frustration over his value during talks with the team’s front office … Read more

Framework Brings First 240W USB-C Charging to Laptops

Framework, a startup company, has made significant strides in the PC industry with its latest innovation. The company is now opening preorders for the world’s first standards-compliant 240W USB-C PD power adapter. This achievement cements Framework’s position as a leader in modular and upgradable laptops. In 2019, Framework promised to deliver a USB-C cable that … Read more

Eating Meat May Protect Against Cancer-Related Death

A new Canadian study has found that eating meat may not increase the risk of death from cancer and could even offer protective benefits. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 16,000 adults and found no increased risk of death associated with higher intake of animal protein. In fact, they discovered a modest but significant reduction in … Read more

Mediterranean Diet Beats Type 2 Diabetes, Dementia Risk

A groundbreaking study published in top journals confirms that embracing a Mediterranean-style diet with moderate exercise and support can significantly reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and dementia. The PREDIMED-Plus trial followed over 4,700 adults aged 55-75, showing a 31% relative reduction in new cases of type 2 diabetes after six years. In contrast, … Read more

Chipolo Launches Rechargeable Bluetooth Trackers

Device tracker brand Chipolo has announced its Loop and Card, two new Bluetooth-powered item trackers that can be recharged instead of requiring battery replacements. The devices will sit alongside the company’s existing Pop pucks in its tracker lineup. The Loop and Card support Apple’s Find My and Google’s Find My Device networks, allowing users to … Read more

Sharks’ Teeth at Risk Due to Ocean Acidification

A new study published in Frontiers in Marine Science has found that sharks are vulnerable to dental breakdown due to increased acid content in the world’s oceans. The researchers, led by Maximilian Baum from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, analyzed 600 teeth shed by blacktip reef sharks and placed them in two different tanks with pH … Read more

Google’s AI Mode Reigns Supreme in AI Performance Test

Google’s AI Mode has emerged as the top-performing AI tool in a recent test conducted by volunteer librarians. The AI tool outshone its competitors, including Bing Copilot, ChatGPT 4 and 5, Claude, Grok, Meta AI, Perplexity, and Google itself, in terms of accuracy and reliability. The test involved over 900 questions across various categories, including … Read more