A South Korean crypto platform, Bithumb, accidentally sent out more than $40 billion worth of Bitcoin instead of a modest reward in local currency. The mistake happened during a promotion that was meant to give 620, 000 won (about $424) to each winner. An employee mistakenly entered Bitcoin as the c
The study looked at 312 patients in Western Romania, from newborns to the elderly, to see how common Giardia infection was and what might put people at risk. Using a quick test on stool samples, researchers found that about 5 % of the patients were infected. When they examined possible causes—
The Los Angeles Lakers are set to meet the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night at Crypto. com Arena. The showdown will kick off at 8:30 p. m. ET, and fans can catch it on ABC or stream it online. The game comes as the Lakers hold a narrow edge over the Phoenix Suns in the Pacific Division, bo
Fans gearing up to cheer on the Seattle Seahawks or New England Patriots should also think about their health. The excitement of a close game can raise blood pressure and stress the heart, putting people with conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, irregular rhythms or narro
The National Sleep Foundation ran surveys before and after the U. S. presidential election in 2024 to see how big events affect how people sleep. They asked thousands of Americans about their nightly rest and any changes they noticed around election day. The results show that many people repor
Voters in Thailand went to the polls on Sunday for an early general election that looks like a three‑way contest among different political ideas. The main players are the People’s Party, Bhumjaithai, and Pheu Thai, each with a nationwide network and enough support to win seats. The country has 53 mi
During a Sunday night that millions in America will watch, the winter athletes at the Milano Cortina Games are choosing a different path. The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks head to Santa Clara, California for the NFL title, but the Olympic competitors are all set to sleep through it. The
Global health disparities are growing as worldwide crises reveal deep flaws in how we organize care, share information, and make decisions. A new idea called Global Collaborative Evidence Networks is stepping in to help. These networks gather experts from many fields, pool data, and try to guide pol
A young woman from Honduras is stuck far from her family because of a mistake by U. S. immigration officials. She was a student at Babson College and had been traveling to Texas for Thanksgiving. At the airport she was stopped and sent back to Honduras, even though a judge had said this would
The United States is set to send an early payment toward the huge amount it owes the United Nations. This step comes after U. N. leaders warned that the organization could face a serious financial crisis if member countries keep falling behind on their dues. Washington has accumulated more than $2.
