Researchers have spent years chasing a cure for Alzheimer’s, focusing on how proteins called amyloid clump together in the brain. Back in the 1990s, scientists, including one leading expert, realized that these clumps might harm brain cells and trigger inflammation. At first, they thought fixing thi
For years, wearable tech focused mostly on steps and heart rate. Now a popular smart ring is changing the game by adding hormone tracking to its list of features. Two big updates—one for birth control users and another for those going through menopause—are rolling out soon. The goal? To help people
A new movie aims to show the Kennedy assassination through a different lens, focusing on the alleged role of organized crime rather than politics. The story revolves around a 48-hour window before and after JFK’s death, suggesting behind-the-scenes manipulation by mobsters. Instead of a standard acc
The Kentucky Derby is famous for its mint julep, a bourbon‑based drink with Old Forester, simple syrup, fresh mint and crushed ice. Over 125, 000 of these cocktails are sold each year during Derby weekend. The drink’s cost can climb from $22 to a thousand dollars for a special cup, with extra money
Amazon’s Prime Video is stepping into the world of college basketball by signing a multi‑year deal with Duke University. The agreement will bring three high‑profile neutral‑site games each season to the streaming platform, marking Prime Video’s first foray into college sports after previously airing
The heat in California is pulling snakes out of hiding, and the numbers of deadly rattlesnake bites have climbed this year. In most years California sees no fatal bites, but this season two people in the south and a third in Mendocino County have died. Experts say warmer weather wakes rattlesn
People often chase fancy diets, endless supplements, and strict exercise plans in the name of living longer. Experts say these tricks can backfire if taken to extremes, so it’s better to focus on simple habits that keep both body and mind healthy. The first mistake is going too far. Tracking ever
Scientists have found a new way to learn about the habits of city residents by looking at their sewage. The technique, called wastewater‑based epidemiology, usually tracks drug use but now also measures food and drink markers. A fresh laboratory test can spot more than 40 different substances in raw
North Korea’s cyber gang has taken a huge chunk of the crypto world’s losses this year. In April alone, two carefully planned attacks removed almost three‑quarters of all the money that hackers have pulled from digital wallets so far in 2026. The first hit was on a platform called Drift Protocol
A new feature lets users hold tokenised U. S. stocks and ETFs directly in a crypto wallet. The service adds more than 260 tradable tokens that represent real shares and funds. Instead of moving money to a broker, people can keep everything in one place. They can see names like Apple, Tesla
