The Hubble Space Telescope has made its closest-ever observation of a quasar, discovering unusual features near the supermassive black hole at its center. Quasars are incredibly bright centers of active galaxies powered by feeding supermassive black holes. The one Hubble studied, 3C 273, is one of the closest quasars to Earth and is incredibly luminous, … Read more
Celebrity talk show Hot Ones, known for its spicy chicken wings and tough questions, has been sold by First We Feast to a group of investors. The deal includes host Sean Evans, founder Chris Schonberger, and other notable producers like Pod Save America’s Crooked Media and Rhett & Link’s Mythical Entertainment. First We Feast will … Read more
A mysterious flu-like illness, known as “Disease X”, has been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with 147 new cases confirmed over the past week. Efforts to transport specimens for testing have been hindered by difficulties in obtaining good quality samples to a national laboratory in Kinshasa. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated antitrust lawyer Mark Meador to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), signaling a shift towards a more populist approach to regulating big business and tech giants. Meador, a Republican, has taken a hardline stance against Google and other corporations, branding them as “monopolists” and advocating for stricter regulations. Meador’s nomination marks … Read more
A significant majority of Americans are not getting vaccinated against COVID and the flu, which poses a risk to public health and the healthcare system. According to Dr. Jason Bowling, an infectious disease specialist at University Health System and UT Health San Antonio, lower vaccine rates are partly due to “vaccine fatigue” from the pandemic. … Read more
Respiratory viruses like the flu, COVID-19, and RSV are on the rise in the US, according to the CDC. Dr. Robert Jacobson, medical director of Mayo Clinic’s Primary Care Immunization Program, shares tips to reduce the risk of severe illness. Getting vaccinated is key, says Dr. Jacobson. Vaccines provide specific protection against these viruses. Hand-washing … Read more
At 76, many retirees face financial concerns, despite having savings and investment accounts. However, one reader has found a way to mitigate risk by investing “lite” in the stock market while continuing to work. The key for this individual is that the odds of winning are much better than those found in Las Vegas casinos. … Read more
A McDonald’s employee who reported a suspect to authorities may not receive a $60,000 reward for their tip. The New York City Police Department and FBI are offering the joint reward for information leading to the capture of Luigi Mangione, wanted in connection with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The employee called 911 … Read more
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Luigi Mangione, 26, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, is accused of killing Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, in Manhattan on December 4th. The arrest came after five days of investigation and followed a tip from a McDonald’s staff member who recognized his face from a security camera photo. Mangione faces charges related to … Read more