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The Cruise Ship Outbreak That Has WHO Sounding the ALARM

Three passengers have died and several others have fallen ill aboard a cruise ship in a deadly hantavirus outbreak. AFP via Getty Images A cluster of three deaths among passengers aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has been linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak. Human-to-human transmission of hantavirus is rare, but it appears to have spread among passengers, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). A suspected total of 7 cases has been identified, and investigators are wor

Healthline·Health·17h ago

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Tech

Sony's Phone Just Got the MAKEOVER It Desperately Needed

Sony’s new flagship doesn’t look much like its predecessors. | Image: Sony / The Verge Sony's Xperia 1 flagships have looked more or less the same since 2020, but that's finally changing with the Xperia 1 VIII, which moves to a chunky square camera island. The phone also boasts what should be a substantially improved telephoto camera, along with an AI camera assistant that looks like an improved version of Google's Camera Coach. While every previous Xperia 1 phone has had three vertical camera

The Verge·Tech·18h ago
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Politics
International

The SHOCKING Price Tag of the Iran War So Far

Live update: Cost of Iran war increases to $29 billion so far, Pentagon official says  CNN Pentagon Puts Iran War Cost at $29 Billion as Hegseth Deflects on Funding  The New York Times Iran War News Live Updates: Pentagon Puts Iran War Cost at Roughly $29 Billion  WSJ Cost of US war on Iran mounting – as it happened  The Guardian Beyer blasts Trump as Iran war drives inflation to three-year high  ARLnow

Google News·International·18h ago

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Science

Scientists Just CRACKED the Code of a Rare Cancer Fighter

Scientists at UBC Okanagan have uncovered how plants produce mitraphylline, a rare natural compound with promising anti cancer potential. The team identified two enzymes that work together to build the molecule’s unusual twisted structure, solving a mystery that had puzzled researchers for years. Because mitraphylline appears only in tiny amounts in tropical plants like kratom and cat’s claw, the discovery could make it far easier to produce sustainably in the future.

Science Daily·Science·19h ago

The Hidden WEAKNESS That Could End Polio Forever

Scientists at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, have uncovered a crucial trick used by enteroviruses—the group behind diseases like polio, myocarditis, encephalitis, and even the common cold—to reproduce inside human cells. The team captured, in unprecedented detail, how viral RNA recruits both viral and human proteins to assemble the machinery needed for replication, acting almost like a molecular “on-off switch” that controls whether the virus copies itself or makes proteins.

Science Daily·Science·19h ago
Health

What the FDA Just BLOCKED About Vaccines Has Experts Worried

The FDA has blocked the publication of COVID-19 and shingles vaccine safety studies. What does this mean for public health? Image credit: Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto via Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has blocked the publication of COVID-19 and shingles vaccine safety studies, citing concerns over their conclusions. Experts question the decision to withdraw the studies, since both vaccines have substantial evidence supporting their safety and effectiveness. Some experts say

Healthline·Health·17h ago

The Weight Loss Drug That Makes Zepbound Look OBSOLETE

A new GLP-1 drug shows promise for improving metabolic health and treating obesity-related diseases like liver disease. camacho9999/Getty Images A new weight loss drug called survodutide has shown promising results in a phase 3 clinical trial. The drug, which stimulates GLP-1 and glucagon receptors, led to a 16.6% drop in body weight. Survodutide also reduced waist circumference, an indicator of metabolic health. Experts hope the drug will be useful for both obesity and liver disease; howeve

Healthline·Health·17h ago

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The Foods Destroying Your HEART and the Simple Swaps That Could Save It

European scientists are advocating for more education on the health harms of ultra-processed foods. Trinette Reed/Stocksy European scientists say ultra-processed foods increase the risks of a variety of health ailments, particularly heart disease. They recommend that medical professionals discuss the health dangers of ultra-processed foods with their patients. Experts agree that doctors should advise their patients on how to identify ultra-processed foods and reduce them in their daily diets

Healthline·Health·17h ago

The Breast Density Treatment That Could CHANGE Everything

New research found that the drug endoxifen reduced mammographic breast density with fewer side effects. praetorianphoto/Getty Images A study has found promising results with the breast cancer prevention drug (Z)-endoxifen. The drug reduced breast density safely and with fewer side effects than tamoxifen. It also had fewer troublesome side effects than this standard preventive treatment. Experts say that if further research confirms these findings, the endoxifen could help increase compliance

Healthline·Health·17h ago

The Syndrome Doctors Say Is a CANCER Time Bomb

New research indicates that cancer prevention should be part of the treatment protocol for people with CKM syndrome. Sean Locke/Stocksy Researchers say people with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome have a higher risk of developing cancer. They note that the cancer risk rises as the severity of CKM syndrome increases, ranging from a 3% higher risk at stage 1 to a 30% higher risk at stage 4. Experts say people can lower their cancer risk by maintaining a healthy diet, getting regu

Healthline·Health·17h ago

The Exercise Trick That Builds MORE Muscle in LESS Time

Eccentric exercise may help build muscle strength with less strain on the body, which may benefit older individuals. DragonImages/Getty Images A lesser-known type of exercise can build strength and improve fitness while remaining accessible to less active individuals. Eccentric exercises like lowering weights or walking downhill can generate more force with less energy while supporting muscle, heart, and even brain health. Whether you’re an advanced athlete or just beginning, eccentric exerc

Healthline·Health·17h ago

What Your Dreams Reveal About Your WAKING Mood

Research shows that your dreams may affect your morning mood. Image Credit: Studio Firma/Stocksy A recent study has found that your dreams can affect your mood in the morning.  The study showed that those who experienced fear in their dreams were more likely to have a low mood upon waking.  The researchers suggest that dreams may help you process emotions.  Sleep is an important part of overall health, but the impacts of your dreams are less well understood. A study recently published in Sle

Healthline·Health·17h ago

How She's THRIVING 30 Years After Her HIV Diagnosis

Barbara Roberts has lived with HIV for 30 years. Now, a new FDA-approved medication is changing how she manages it at the age of 74. Barbara Roberts (pictured above) was diagnosed with HIV at the age of 44. Today, at 74, she continues thriving with the help of a new FDA-approved medication. In 1996, Barbara Roberts thought she had a bad case of the flu that wouldn’t go away. After several days of experiencing a high fever and sweating, she decided to go to the emergency room, where she wa

Healthline·Health·17h ago

They Got Married in the ICU. Here's WHY.

Daniel Phan was in heart failure and days from undergoing lifesaving surgery when he and his girlfriend, Julia, decided to get married — in the ICU. Daniel and Julia Phan on their wedding day in the ICU. Daniel Phan Daniel and Julia Phan met when they were kids after Daniel’s parents hired Julia’s mom to work at their nail salon. “We were the same age. I went to her house when I was, like, eight years old, not knowing she was going to be my future wife,” Daniel told Healthline. While the t

Healthline·Health·17h ago

The Hidden Office Factor DESTROYING Your Skin and Hair

A new viral theory circulating on social media platforms claims ‘office air’ can negatively affect the health and appearance of your skin and hair. Mihajlo Ckovric/Stocksy “Office Air Theory” is trending on social media, with claims that office environments can negatively impact skin and hair throughout the day. Experts say there is some truth to the trend, as low humidity and dry indoor air can dehydrate skin. Stress, screen time, hormones, and hygiene habits can also play a role. Staying h

Healthline·Health·17h ago
Sports
Entertainment

The '80s Icon Who Just Passed at 71

Donald Gibb, an American actor who appeared in cult classics like “Revenge of the Nerds” and “Bloodsport,” has died, according to TMZ. He was 71. Gibb’s son, Travis, confirmed to the outlet that his father died from health complications on Tuesday in his Texas home. Gibb was probably best known for playing the hulking, simple-minded […]

Variety·Entertainment·17h ago

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Why Michael Che REFUSED to Roast Kevin Hart

Michael Che is roasting the “Roast of Kevin Hart.” The comedian and “Saturday Night Live” star was originally slated to perform at the live Netflix event on Sunday, two sources involved in the production tell Variety, but he ended up pulling out due to scheduling difficulties with “SNL.” (Che was not alone — sources say […]

Variety·Entertainment·19h ago

Dolly Parton's Health Update Has Fans WORRIED

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – JUNE 06: Dolly Parton speaks onstage during Kicking Off CMA Fest: A Special Conversation With Dolly Parton Hosted By Rachel Smith at Music City Center on June 06, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/WireImage) Dolly Parton shared a new health update with fans in an Instagram video. Though she didn’t specify exactly what health issues she’s facing, Parton noted previous challenges with her kidney health as well as weakened immune and digestive systems. T

Healthline·Entertainment·17h ago

Marvel's Most VIOLENT Project Yet Just Dropped

“Punisher: One Last Kill” is anything but. To put it plainly, Jon Bernthal’s anti-hero Punisher does a lot of killing in his Marvel Special Presentation. A whole lot. But layered into the over-the-top violence is a powerful character study of a PTSD-addled veteran who has lost nearly everything. Bernthal’s vengeance-fueled performance as Frank Castle has […]

Variety·Entertainment·19h ago

The Film Festival That Could Launch YOUR Script

UTA-represented independent financier and producer Doval Bacall is launching the first Your Script Produced! Film Festival, set to run in Los Angeles Nov. 14 and 15. The festival will unspool parallel to the American Film Market, which runs Nov. 10-15 at the Fairmount Century Plaza Hotel in Century City. The Your Script Produced! Film Festival, […]

Variety·Entertainment·17h ago

Frameline50 Unveils Its Most PROVOCATIVE Lineup Yet

Gregg Araki’s “I Want Your Sex,” Hayley Kiyoko’s “Girls Like Girls” and Adrian Chiarella’s “Leviticus” are among the titles set to screen during the San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival (Frameline50), Frameline announced Tuesday. The festival will take place June 17 through 27 across venues in San Francisco, Berkeley and Oakland. Framline50 will open with […]

Variety·Entertainment·20h ago
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The Criminal Charges Behind America's Deadliest BRIDGE Collapse

Justice Dept. charges shipping company in deadly Key Bridge collapse  The Washington Post Maryland reaches $2.25 billion settlement on Key Bridge collapse as Justice Dept. files charges against operator, employee  WTOP Baltimore Key Bridge collapse: Criminal charges filed against Dali cargo ship operator  BBC 2 companies and 1 employee criminally charged in Key Bridge collapse  Baltimore Sun Maryland reaches $2.25B settlement with owners, operator of ship that hit Key Bridge  WBFF

Google News·Other·18h ago

Why Her Own Sons Want Her to STAY in Prison

‘I’m afraid if she gets out’: US author’s sons say they want mother to stay in jail  The Guardian Sons of Kouri Richins, author convicted of murdering husband, say they'd feel unsafe if she wasn't in prison  CBS News Kouri Richins sentencing: How much time could she get?  NewsNation Kouri Richins' Sons Say They Fear She'd Hurt Them if Freed from Prison, Ask for Life Sentence (Exclusive)  People.com Legal expert explains what to expect in Kouri Richins sentencing  KUTV

Google News·Other·20h ago