A rare outbreak of hantavirus has claimed the lives of three people in California, including actor Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa. Authorities have confirmed that all three individuals died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), a disease with a nearly 40% fatality rate. According to Dr. Rhys Parry, a molecular virologist at the University of Queensland … Read more
A freeze warning has ended in the region, making way for a warmer and sunnier day on Tuesday. The latest weather forecast from WCPO’s 9 First Warning Weather team indicates that residents can expect more sunshine than previously anticipated. In other news, a daily Crossword puzzle was recently completed by 30,453 people, challenging solvers to … Read more
The US Department of Defense has terminated a $580 million contract with software company Oracle to build a human resources platform, citing that the project is 6 years behind schedule and significantly over budget. The move is part of the Pentagon’s efforts to cut wasteful spending and adopt more cost-effective solutions. Despite initial concerns about … Read more
Microsoft’s AI boss, Mustafa Suleyman, has confirmed that the company is developing its own “off-frontier” AI models, which are 3 to 6 months behind OpenAI’s cutting-edge frontier models. This move comes as Microsoft seeks to build its AI capabilities in-house and reduce its dependence on OpenAI. According to Suleyman, building off-frontier models allows Microsoft to … Read more
Processed meats, including bacon and deli turkey, should be limited to support healthy cholesterol levels. These foods are often high in saturated fat and sodium, which can negatively impact gut health and increase the risk of heart disease. Dietary cholesterol is not the primary concern when it comes to lowering cholesterol levels; rather, it’s the … Read more
A garbage strike in the UK city of Birmingham has entered its fifth week, leaving residents facing massive piles of trash on streets and sidewalks. The dispute between the city and its trash collectors began March 11 over job losses and pay cuts. Talks resumed Monday but failed to reach an agreement. The strike is … Read more
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged China to respond responsibly to US tariffs, saying a negotiated solution is necessary for a strong and fair trading system. In a phone call with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, von der Leyen stressed the importance of supporting a level playing field between Europe and China as two … Read more
Researchers at Colossal Biosciences have successfully genetically engineered wolves with characteristics similar to the extinct dire wolf, including long white hair and muscular jaws. Three wolf pups born from this process already weigh around 80 pounds and are expected to reach 140 pounds at maturity. The scientists used ancient DNA from fossils found in Ohio … Read more
UFC fighter Alexander ‘The Great’ Volkanovski has finally debuted a new pair of custom shorts, designed in collaboration with Venum, that have left fans thrilled. The custom design pays homage to his Macedonian roots and features a unique Greek meander pattern with deep green and gold colors. Volkanovski’s nickname ‘Alexander The Great’ was inspired by … Read more
NASA’s Perseverance rover has captured a rare and dramatic moment of dust devils colliding on Mars, providing scientists with valuable insights into the Red Planet’s atmosphere. The footage, taken by the rover’s navigation camera, shows a larger dust devil overtaking a smaller one in the Jezero Crater. Dust devils are short-lived tornado-like phenomena that play … Read more