Researchers have long sought to understand why some people with high-risk Parkinson’s gene variants develop the disease, while others do not. A new study from Northwestern University has identified a set of 16 Commander proteins that regulate lysosomal function and influence Parkinson’s disease development. Using CRISPR interference to screen the entire genome, scientists found that … Read more
Celebrity beauty experts are always on my radar when it comes to skincare and makeup recommendations. Oprah, Meghan Markle, and Martha Stewart top my list due to their incredible skin and practical product choices. Recently, I discovered that Martha Stewart shares the same favorite complexion-boosting product – Make Up For Ever Super Boost Skin Tint. … Read more
The US government has proposed a new bill, the Clean Cloud Act, which aims to reduce carbon emissions from energy-intensive AI and crypto data centers. The legislation would impose CO2 penalties on facilities exceeding federally set thresholds, empowering the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to enforce stricter standards. If passed, the bill’s proponents argue that it … Read more
Actor Jason Isaacs’ stay on the HBO series “The White Lotus” has ended, but the drama between him and Duke University over a controversial episode remains. In the sixth episode, Isaacs’ character Timothy Ratliff contemplates suicide while wearing a T-shirt with the university’s logo. The university was not pleased with the publicity, prompting its vice … Read more
Social Security payments for April 2025 will be distributed to approximately 69 million Americans. The payment schedule varies depending on birthdate. If your birthdate falls between the 1st and 10th, you’ll receive your payment on the second Wednesday of the month; between the 11th and 20th, it’s the third Wednesday; and after the 20th, it’s … Read more
Gabon’s first presidential election since a 2023 military coup took place on Saturday. Interim President Gen. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, who led the coup, is expected to win but faces opposition from former Prime Minister Alain Claude Bilie-By-Nze. More than 920,000 voters, including over 28,000 overseas, cast their ballots at over 3,000 polling stations. The … Read more
US companies are striking back at President Donald Trump’s tariffs by adding new surcharges to their online orders and products. The move comes as the US and China engage in a trade war, with reciprocal tariffs affecting dozens of nations. Several businesses have introduced tariff surcharges, including Jolie, a New York-based skincare brand, which is … Read more
A recent study published in Nutrients found that consuming moderate amounts of iron may lower the risk of colorectal cancer and colon cancer. Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide, ranking as the third most diagnosed cancer in men and the second in women. While some factors beyond our control contribute to … Read more
With 81 games played, Sunday’s final day of regular-season action is a crucial step towards determining the playoff landscape. While the Eastern Conference has already locked in all 10 spots, the Western Conference is still up for grabs. The top two seeds are secured: the Thunder have guaranteed home-court advantage throughout the playoffs with a … Read more
President Donald Trump’s focus on restoring and reshoring American manufacturing is a misguided goal that ignores America’s key comparative advantage as a provider of global services. This fixation, despite being unachievable and terrible, has persisted in the White House’s myopic economic thinking. Manufacturing accounts for only 10% of the US GDP and has been steadily … Read more