In the world of tobacco, Philip Morris International (PMI) has been quietly supporting educational courses for healthcare professionals. These courses, disguised as independent, focus on harm reduction, suggesting smokeless tobacco and e-cigarettes as safer alternatives to traditional smoking. But i
Ever wondered if teaching students to control their impulses can help them in the long run? A recent study used a fancy method called Network Intervention Analysis (NIA) to find out. The focus was on university students' chronic ego depletion aftereffects, which is a fancy way of saying they're alwa
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was secretive when it came to revealing the starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Washington Commanders. He hinted that a decision would be made on game day, suggesting a change could be coming. Star quarterback Dak Prescott is out due to a hamstring inj
Imagine you're booking a flight, and the airline promises a specific departure or arrival time. Now, picture this happening repeatedly but the plane never shows up on time. That's what JetBlue did, and the Transportation Department isn't happy. They've slapped JetBlue with a $2 million fine for habi
Imagine the surprise of quarry workers in Oxfordshire, England, when they stumbled upon footprints of a giant predator and other dinosaurs last summer. This discovery, unveiled to the public recently, is one of the most exciting finds in Britain in almost three decades. Paleontologists are thrilled
Imagine a city where science fiction dreams come true. Toronto, the bustling metropolis known for its iconic CN Tower, has become an unexpected hub for the legendary Star Trek franchise. Mayor Olivia Chow, a long-time fan since her days in Hong Kong, now leads a city that has embraced this sci-fi ph
Hey, weather watchers! Get ready for a double whammy this weekend. On Sunday, expect a warm day with temperatures climbing into the 70s. But don't get too comfy, because later in the evening, a cold front is blowing in, bringing with it a line of storms. These storms could get a little mischievous,
China's planning to tighten exports on tech used in electric vehicles (EVs). They want to control the sale of equipment needed to make key minerals like lithium and gallium. This move comes as a response to the US placing restrictions on semiconductor exports. The goal? To keep a grip on the global
Skeletal muscle dysfunction (SMD) is a serious problem for folks with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It affects how well they get better and live their lives. Mitochondria, the powerhouses of cells, play a big role in this. They keep their networks in check through something called mi
Mike McCarthy's contract with the Cowboys expires on January 14. That’s when he can start talking to other teams about coaching jobs. But will the Cowboys let him interview early? Owner Jerry Jones might want to keep the spotlight on the Cowboys during the playoffs, so he could delay McCarthy's inte
