The holiday season is a great time to spend quality time with family and friends, but it also comes with an increased risk of mobile fraud while shopping online. Scammers target online shoppers in various ways, including phishing, smishing, and vishing scams, as well as location spoofing and account takeovers. According to Appdome’s U.S. Consumer … Read more
A study published by the American Heart Association reveals that cardiac deaths increase significantly in the US during the holiday season. According to the data, December 25 has the highest number of heart attacks compared to any other day of the year. Christine Betz, a local survivor, experienced her own heart attack on December 26, … Read more
Washington D.C.’s mayor, Muriel E. Bowser, is set to gain more control over a waterfront property near the historic RFK Stadium, following Congress’s inclusion of a key economic development measure in a must-pass spending package. This move provides a strategic advantage for the Washington Commanders, who are considering building a new stadium at the site. … Read more
US teen drug use continued its decline in 2024, with over 24,000 students surveyed showing a significant reduction in substance abuse. The Monitoring the Future survey, which tracks teen trends for 50 years, found that a record high number of eighth, 10th, and 12th graders abstained from alcohol, marijuana, nicotine, and illicit drugs. Experts initially … Read more
The Duke of York’s past business dealings remain shrouded in mystery, sparking calls for greater transparency and accountability. Researchers investigating Prince Andrew’s “opaque” finances claim their freedom of information (FoI) requests are regularly refused, making their work impossible. The latest controversy surrounds Yang Tengbo, 50, a businessman and confidant of Prince Andrew who was excluded … Read more
Researchers have discovered that ketamine’s antidepressant effects target astroglia, a type of brain support cell, rather than neurons, challenging conventional views. In zebrafish and mice, scientists found that ketamine suppressed “giving up” behavior caused by futility signals, which is linked to astroglial activation. The study suggests that targeting astroglia may be a new approach to … Read more
SpaceX’s Crew-10 launch has been delayed due to technical issues, keeping astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams in orbit for an extended period. The duo launched in June aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft but experienced technical problems en route, leading NASA to extend their stay on the International Space Station. Initially expected to last a week, … Read more
CVS Health Corp.’s stock has experienced its worst month in decades, with shares heading towards a 12-year closing low on Tuesday. The slump is attributed to recent comments from Donald Trump and Elizabeth Warren, who have criticized the drug seller’s role as a “middleman.” The criticism from both parties suggests CVS may not have any … Read more
The European Commission has launched formal proceedings against TikTok, citing concerns over its failure to limit election interference in Romania’s recent presidential vote. The Commission will investigate TikTok’s policy on political advertisements and paid-for content, as well as its recommendation systems for potential manipulation. This move follows a December order for TikTok to freeze data … Read more
A survey of over 300 global public company CEOs has found that the “Trump Effect” is expected to drive increased hiring and greater investment. The poll, conducted by Teneo, a global advisory firm, reveals that 43% of CEOs plan to boost domestic investment spending, while 34% aim to hire more employees. International investments are also … Read more