Microplastics are everywhere, including our arteries. And although their presence there is correlated with cardiovascular issues such as heart attacks and stroke, doctors were eager to learn more about how to manage the disease process. To that end, a team of scientists led by the University of California, Riverside (UCR) fed microplastics to laboratory mice … Read more
A bright full moon, dazzling meteor shows and a remarkable total eclipse will give stargazers plenty of reasons to gaze skyward in 2026. The new year begins with a full wolf moon on Saturday, the first of three supermoons this year. Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, will appear south of the silvery … Read more
As electronics constantly evolves, we have become accustomed to the idea of ​​our devices becoming obsolete every year or two. However, the end of support for Windows 10 from Microsoft shed light on the issue due to the large volume of computers that suddenly became unusable for businesses and, it turns out, for government agencies. … Read more
By Michael Erman NEW YORK, Dec 31 (Reuters) – Drugmakers plan to raise U.S. prices on at least 350 brand-name drugs including vaccines against COVID, RSV and shingles and blockbuster cancer treatment Ibrance, even as the Trump administration pressures them for cuts, according to data provided exclusively by health research firm 3 Axis Advisors. The … Read more
The Cabinet Office’s redaction of files relating to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been compared to the controversial handling of the Epstein files. Andrew Lownie, biographer of the former prince, said the decision to remove parts of the documents after they were released to journalists was “panicking”. Mr Lownie, the author of Entitledhe said: “It’s a bit … Read more
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia judge on Tuesday tossed racketeering charges against dozens of defendants accused of a years-long conspiracy to stop construction of a police and fire training facility that critics call “Cop City.” Fulton County Judge Kevin Farmer said in the order that Republican Attorney General Chris Carr did not have the authority … Read more
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — At least 41 young men have died as a result of circumcision procedures as part of traditional initiation activities in South Africa in November and December, authorities said Tuesday. The traditional initiation is a rite of passage for young men that is practiced annually by various ethnic groups in Africa, including parts … Read more
Along with the sudden closure of commercial airlines such as Play and Blue Islands, a number of charter and fractional carriers have also filed for bankruptcy in 2025. Florida-based Verijet and Montana charter carrier Corporate Air both began bankruptcy proceedings at the same time in October while Alaska-based Kenai Aviation followed just weeks later with … Read more
A redditor took to the platform to ask for help with their incredibly high energy bills. Posting in the r/electrical subreddit, the Central Texas resident shared their plight. They opened by writing, “I know this has probably been posted ad nauseam but I am at a loss for words at the amount of money I … Read more
Paid parking in ski areas has been a point of contention since the resorts started implementing it. As if skiing wasn’t expensive enough already, paying for parking has unfortunately become an expected part of the skiing experience in many places. After all, there is it is something that is said for the convenience of many … Read more