J&J Shots Administered, States Reopen Too Soon, and More News
Catch up on the most important updates from this week......»»
The iPhone 17 Pro Max may slim down this particular feature
The Dynamic Island could get a design change, at least on one iPhone 17 model. The news comes as we're starting to hear more about next year's iPhone lineup......»»
Political polarization poses health risks, new analysis concludes
News coverage of the 2024 election season has often centered on how partisan division has affected our politics. But a new analysis shows that political polarization also poses significant health risks—by obstructing the implementation of legislati.....»»
Stephen A. Smith Gives Fox News Viewers Brutal Trump Reality Check On "Hannity"
Stephen A. Smith Gives Fox News Viewers Brutal Trump Reality Check On "Hannity".....»»
Hyundai Q3 earnings slump on lower demand
The earnings were hurt by warranty costs of 320 billion won ($231 million) for its Santa Fe crossover engines in the United States......»»
Millions in the US may rely on groundwater contaminated with PFAS for drinking water supplies
Approximately 71 to 95 million people in the Lower 48 states—more than 20% of the country's population—may rely on groundwater that contains detectable concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, for their drinking.....»»
AI-generated news is harder to understand, study shows
Traditionally-crafted news articles are more comprehensible than articles produced with automation. This was the finding of a Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) study that was recently published in the journal Journalism: Theory, Practice,.....»»
More states ban PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in more products
Legislative momentum against PFAS has surged this year, as at least 11 states enacted laws to restrict the use of "forever chemicals" in everyday consumer products or professional firefighting foam......»»
Spider-Man 4 is finally happening: Watch what Tom Holland said about his next Marvel movie
Good news for Spider-Man fans. Tom Holland confirmed Spider-Man 4 is really happening. See when the film is expected to begin filming......»»
$79 billion—the hidden climate costs of US materials production
A study published today in the journal Environmental Research Letters, has revealed a staggering $79 billion in annual climate-related costs from the production of common materials in the United States. These costs, which stem from greenhouse gas emi.....»»
You can send Genmoji from a non-AI iPhone, but you’ll need a friend on iOS 18.2
One of the most anticipated Apple Intelligence features, Genmoji, have arrived in the iOS 18.2 beta. And they come with some very good news for users without an AI-compatible iPhone. more….....»»
Students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities face barriers to medical school admission, study finds
There are 45.3 million African Americans living in the United States and they represent 13.6% of the U.S. population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But only 5.7% of physicians in the United States self-identify as Black, despite multiple effor.....»»
New technology illustrates bacterial "hibernation states"
Like hibernating bears, certain bacterial cells have the ability to shift into a "low-power" metabolic state in which they can stably survive without growing. This state is often seen in the context of antibiotic-resistant infections as bacteria form.....»»
Atlanta neighborhood hired case manager to address rising homelessness. It"s improving health and safety for everyone
Homelessness has surged across the United States in recent years, rising 19% from 2016 through 2023. The main cause is a severe shortage of affordable housing. Rising homelessness has renewed debates about the use of public space and how encampments.....»»
This week only: Save $50 on a new De’Longhi espresso machine
Are you ready to start pulling espresso shots like a true artist? Save $50 when you order the De’Longhi Magnifica at Best Buy, but act fast!.....»»
Iowa latest state to adopt Apple Wallet digital driver’s licenses
Apple is steadily adding more states to its list of compatible Apple Wallet digital ID partners. The latest to join is Iowa, joining seven other states that support driver’s licenses via iPhone and Apple Watch. more….....»»
iOS 18.2 brings Apple Intelligence support to more regions
The first developer beta of iOS 18.2 has been released today, including a bevy of new Apple Intelligence features, like image generation with Genmoji and Image Playground. But most interestingly for users outside of the United States, iOS 18.2 a.....»»
Both Harris and Trump have records on space policy. An expert examines where they differ
The next president of the United States could be the first in that office to accept a phone call from the moon and hear a woman's voice on the line. To do so, they'll first need to make a series of strategic space policy decisions. They'll also need.....»»
I-15 lanes reopen after morning closure due to Las Vegas freeway shooting
I-15 lanes reopen after morning closure due to Las Vegas freeway shooting.....»»
McDonald’s deadly Quarter Pounder E. coli outbreak is likely bigger than we know
The size and span of the outbreak is likely larger than currently known. One person is dead and 48 others across 10 states have been sickened in an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak that a.....»»
Report shows gender bias continues in newsrooms
Australia's largest media study tracking gender bias in news reporting reveals a mixed report card for newsrooms......»»