You might not know it, but there’s a sneaky, invisible gas that could be lurking in your home. It’s called radon, and it’s something Michigan officials want you to be aware of. Radon comes from the ground and can seep into homes through tiny cracks and gaps. The scary part? You can’t see, smell, or
Polypharmacy—the use of five or more meds simultaneously—is becoming more common as people age and develop various health issues along with Alzheimer's disease. This study took a deeper dive into how many medications people with Alzheimer's are taking and whether it affects them differently. Alzheim
Maria Corina Machado, a leading figure of Venezuela's opposition, was detained in Caracas on Thursday. She was part of a protest against the upcoming inauguration of President Nicolas Maduro. Machado's team reported that her group was intercepted violently by military troops as they left the rally.
This week started with a whopper from President Biden himself. He claimed that Republicans in Congress wanted to play politics with the border, and that his administration fought to fix it. But let's be real, the White House only started caring about the border when it became a political hot potato.
Elon Musk, the CEO of xAI, agrees with other AI experts: we’ve practically run out of real-world data to train AI models. He commented during a livestream with Mark Penn, "We’ve used up basically all the knowledge humans have created to train AI. " This’s a significant shift that happened just last
Elon Musk, the world's richest person, has adjusted his goal for cutting the federal budget. Initially, he aimed for a massive $2 trillion reduction, but now he thinks achieving half of that, $1 trillion, would be a significant win. Musk, who is part of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
Chicago's ethics board recently stated they didn't advise Mayor Brandon Johnson on whether he should quit his job at Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to avoid a potential conflict of interest. The board said they haven't provided any opinions, written or oral, about city officials taking leaves from CPS
Ever wondered if playing video games could help you ace those tricky physics problems? Well, a recent study of 566 Saudi university students found that frequent gamers reported better spatial abilities than their less-gaming counterparts. The study wasn't just about how often they played, but also w
President Joe Biden, 82, has been candid about his uncertainty regarding a potential second term. In a recent interview, he admitted that while he believes he could have won reelection, he's not sure if he would have the energy to serve another four years. Biden's age has been a topic of discussion
Did you know that over 55 million people on the planet are dealing with dementia? As we age, our cognitive abilities naturally decline. But did you ever think about how losing our senses might play a part in this? That's right! The older we get, the more likely we are to lose some of our senses. Im
