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When you pull up the alarm on your iPhone, you are greeted by what looks like a classic spinning wheel of hours and minutes. Swiping up or down on either would give you an endless, circular dial that you can turn forever, but that is not true. It is not technically a wheel that goes in circles, and it does …

The most senior official to quit the CDC in protest at the firing of its director has warned against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “dangerous” plan—revealed by the Daily Beast last week—that could ban the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine. Debra Houry, chief medical officer at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and deputy director for program and science, abruptly quit last …

Nvidia (NVDA) has raised concerns over President Donald Trump’s proposed 15% tariff on U.S. chip sales to China, warning it could trigger multiple challenges. The warning comes as CEO Jensen Huang confirmed ongoing talks with the Trump administration over the company’s ability to sell its powerful Blackwell AI chip in China. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium …

I first started blogging for Weather Underground, the weather service I founded, in the spring of 2005. For the first few months, it was a slow time for interesting weather events, and I had trouble finding topics to write about. I was relieved when June 2005 brought two Atlantic tropical storms to discuss. But as July brought an unprecedented five …

Bank of America sounds the alarm on inflation ahead of key report  TheStreet Will US inflation data support investor hopes of a rate cut?  Financial Times US Inflation to Edge Up as Powell Shifts on Job Market: Eco Week  bloomberg.com Walmart Sent a Warning to Stock Markets and the Fed. Why Powell Faces an Inflation Crisis.  Barron’s Economy Primed for Lower Interest Rates as …

Pittsburgh-area doctors are sounding the alarm on medetomidine, a veterinary tranquilizer that’s increasingly permeating street drugs like “flysky” in Western Pennsylvania. And it’s not abating anytime soon. The drug continues to become more prevalent, and doctors say there are minimal clear treatment options for the severe withdrawal process. Unlike heroin or fentanyl, medetomidine doesn’t respond to naloxone products such as …

Weed is stronger and more accessible than ever, and addiction to it is rising, especially in young Americans, experts are warning. Chris Pollock, 39, was a director at a Southern California substance abuse treatment program for about five years and saw firsthand how 18- to 25-year-olds were turning to marijuana to cope with stress and sleep issues. He told DailyMail.com: …

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano captured global attention with a dramatic eruption on August 22, 2025, marking its 31st since December 2024. Known as one of the world’s most active volcanoes, Kilauea’s latest eruption featured lava fountains soaring 100 feet into the air, thrilling both scientists and spectators at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, as reported by Phys.org. Kilauea’s Explosive Return On August …

A recent report by BBC reveals that Australia’s treasured coral reefs are suffering from unprecedented damage due to a marine heatwave, exacerbating the effects of climate change. Known for its extraordinary biodiversity, Ningaloo Reef, situated on Australia’s north-western coast, has been particularly affected by this phenomenon, marking an alarming milestone in the ongoing battle to preserve global marine ecosystems. This …

The rise in newborn deaths from congenital syphilis is prompting an urgent warning from health officials.   The once ‘rare’ cause of infant mortality has more than tripled in recent years, with 3,882 cases reported in 2023. According to the CDC, this is the highest number of cases of the disease since 1992. During that year, there were 279 congenital syphilis-related …