A new Stanford University study has found that refrigerated raw milk can harbor the influenza virus, also known as flu, for up to five days. The research, published in Environmental Science & Technology Letters, highlights the potential risk of avian influenza transmission through consumption of raw milk and the importance of milk pasteurization. According to … Read more
For the fourth consecutive year, health care costs and insurance premiums are on the rise. Private plans bought through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace can expect an average 7% increase in 2025, with some states facing much higher rate hikes. The total cost of private health benefit costs per employee is projected to rise … Read more
Dogecoin’s price action continues to draw attention as it consolidates above $0.4. The cryptocurrency is currently trading at $0.409, down 14% from its recent high of $0.4757 in December. Despite the dip, crypto analyst Master Kenobi believes this consolidation is a natural phase in Dogecoin’s journey toward another bullish breakout. Kenobi’s analysis highlights a similarity … Read more
Google has introduced Mariner, an advanced AI agent and prototype powered by its Gemini 2.0 framework, which enables users to type requests into their web browser and have the AI take actions. This announcement comes as Gemini 2.0’s release has enhanced the model’s capacity for complex reasoning, multi-step problem-solving, and autonomous task execution. Gemini 2.0 … Read more
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, making it essential to be aware of potential prevention methods. A new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that even short bursts of intense exercise can significantly lower cardiovascular disease risk. The research analyzed data from over 103,000 adults in … Read more
A new study published in the journal Science suggests that superflares, incredibly powerful bursts of radiation, may occur on our sun every 100 years. The research, led by Valeriy Vasilyev of the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research in Germany, analyzed data from NASA’s retired Kepler space telescope to determine the rate at which … Read more
NFL fans looking for a profitable weekend can turn to Warren Sharp’s Sleeper picks. This week, Swift is a good bet to go under 54.5 rushing yards. In his last six games, Swift has only achieved a total of more than 54.5 yards in one instance, with an average of 3.0 YPC in those games. … Read more
US Senator Cynthia Lummis recently met with incoming Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to discuss a potential strategic Bitcoin reserve. The meeting follows President-elect Donald Trump’s call for decisive action in the cryptocurrency space. Lummis, a longstanding advocate for Bitcoin, aims to use existing funds to purchase 1 million BTC, drawing bipartisan support. The push for … Read more
A secret prison run by the Syrian government has been exposed, shedding light on the regime’s brutal tactics against its citizens. Special correspondent Simona Foltyn gained access to one of the intelligence branches responsible for detaining and silencing hundreds of thousands of Syrians. According to reports from within the intelligence branch, those taken away never … Read more
Apple CEO Tim Cook has visited Mar-a-Lago, joining a growing list of tech executives seeking to build relationships with President-elect Donald Trump. The two had dinner on Friday, marking their first face-to-face meeting since a call two months ago. During the call, Cook reportedly discussed fines imposed by the European Union on Apple, which Trump … Read more