Three longtime advocates living with HIV, Jahlove Serrano, Joyce Belton, and Andrew Nichols, shared their personal stories of care, stigma, and long-term living with the disease. They emphasized the importance of started and staying on HIV treatment, self-care, and supportive networks to lead healthier lives. The panelists discussed how lived experience drives understanding and reflected … Read more
Microsoft has released the December 2025 Patch Tuesday update, which includes new features, improvements, and security patches for Windows 11. The update is mandatory for version 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 users. Key changes include dark mode support in File Explorer, Virtual Workspaces settings, and enhanced Gaming experiences with full-screen mode. Additionally, keyboard backlight performance has improved, … Read more
Happiness isn’t about constant positivity or a problem-free life. According to experts, it’s more about finding balance, purpose, and satisfaction. While Western culture views happiness as the presence of positive feelings and absence of negative ones, some Eastern cultures define it as having a sense of calm. However, emotions are fleeting, so looking at our … Read more
US House Democrats release over 70 additional Jeffrey Epstein photos, mostly showing parts of his US Virgin Islands resort, amid criticism that they are “cherry-picking” images to create a false narrative about President Trump. The Republican-led Oversight Committee says this is part of a transparency effort by the committee. Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c8dyr661911t
A California jury has ruled in favor of two women who claimed Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder caused their ovarian cancer. The company was ordered to pay $18 million. Source: https://seekingalpha.com/news/4531229-johnson-and-johnson-loses-latest-talc-case-ordered-pay-40m-two-women
A newly unsealed warrant shows the US Coast Guard seized the M/T Skipper, a crude oil tanker caught off Venezuela’s coast just before its expiration date. The move aims to cut off illicit oil flows and sanctions Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro’s inner circle amid escalating US sanctions against Iranian-backed networks. The seizure is part of … Read more
Kanye West and his wife Bianca Censori recently set off for South Korea to work on her latest project, BIO POP. The architecture designer wore a nude latex bodysuit and pumps while carrying a statement piece with cascading fringe. The look was inspired by the performance art piece featuring multiple women in nude bodysuits contorted … Read more
The Times of Israel website is currently experiencing technical issues. To resolve the issue, please enable JavaScript and allow cookies on your device. We apologize for the inconvenience and will notify you once the website is back up and running. Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/israeli-cybersecurity-start-up-armis-in-talks-to-be-bought-by-servicenow-for-up-to-7-billion-report
Israel’s military confirmed the death of Raed Saad, a top Hamas commander in Gaza City, on Saturday. This marks the first time a senior leader has been killed since a fragile cease-fire took effect. The strike allegedly came as retaliation for an earlier attack that wounded Israeli soldiers. Source: https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/israel-kills-a-top-hamas-commander-in-gaza-military-says-ccf37062
Castration in animals can lead to a longer lifespan. Researchers analyzed data from 117 species of mammals and found that sterilization increased life expectancy by almost 18%. The study showed that castration, particularly in males, improved life expectancy due to the reduction of sex hormones, which interact with pathways that regulate aging. In contrast, females … Read more