Aortic aneurysm surgery is a serious procedure. It involves repairing a weakened area in the aorta, the body's main artery. This type of surgery can be tough on the body. So, doctors are looking for ways to help patients get ready before the operation. One idea is called prehabilitation. It's like a warm-up before a big game. The goal is to improve a patient's overa...
The recent global climate summit, COP30, ended with a new agreement, but it didn't include a clear plan to cut fossil fuel use. This was a big letdown for many countries that wanted stronger action. The summit started with high hopes. Over 80 countries wanted to agree on a strong plan to move away from fossil fuels. But after lots of arguing, the final deal didn't i...
The OnePlus 15 has arrived on the global stage, but does it stand out? A detailed review and camera showdown with the OnePlus 13 reveal it's not the clear winner. Prices vary by region, with the US seeing no change, Europe getting a mixed bag, and India facing a slight increase. Battery life gets a boost with the eSIM-only iPhone 17 Pro. The absence of a physical SI...
Airports across the US are facing a double whammy of issues today. First, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered airlines to cut even more flights. This is on top of the 4% reduction they already had to make last week. Now, they need to cut 6% more flights at busy airports. This is all because of the government shutdown, which has left many airports sh...
Marriott's recent breakup with Sonder, a short-term rental company, has left many guests scrambling. The sudden split, announced just a week into their stays, has caused chaos for travelers who had booked through Marriott's channels. Guests like Steve McGraw, a retired tech executive, were caught off guard. He had planned a joyful 17-day trip to New York City with h...
The Sao Paulo Sprint saw a dramatic turn of events for Oscar Piastri. His McLaren took a hard hit against the wall, cutting his chances of scoring big in the tight championship race. The track at Interlagos was no picnic, with wet and slippery spots making it tough for drivers to find a safe and fast line. Things went south on Lap 7. Piastri hit the kerb at Turn 3, ...
Nico Hulkenberg has a soft spot for the Interlagos circuit in Sao Paulo. It's one of the few anti-clockwise tracks left in Formula 1, which makes it unique. The left-hand corners can be tough on a driver's neck, but Hulkenberg has always felt a special connection to this place. The track has changed over the years. It used to be quite bumpy, but it's been resurfaced...
In Louisville, Kentucky, a routine day turned into a nightmare when a UPS plane crashed near the airport. Georgie Dow, the chief financial officer of Grade A Auto Parts, was at work when she heard a loud explosion. She had no idea that a plane had just crashed outside her building. When she went outside, she saw black smoke everywhere and felt the intense heat. The e...
In a recent comedy sketch, a familiar household scenario was turned into a hilarious true-crime parody. The sketch, "Gone Without a Trace, " featured three men whose wives temporarily left, leaving them to manage the household alone. The men were completely lost, showing just how much they rely on their partners for everyday tasks. The men in the sketch were capture...
Recent findings have shown a surprising tie between blood sugar and the health of the aorta, the main blood vessel from the heart. Researchers looked at five blood sugar factors: type 2 diabetes, fasting glucose, fasting insulin, glycated hemoglobin, and post-meal glucose. Higher levels of these factors were linked to changes in the aorta's structure and a lower risk...