A wave of floating blobs has appeared throughout US waterways, leaving some swimmers and boaters fearful that these could be giant marine parasites. The gelatinous objects have been called ‘cursed gummy bears,’ ‘mutant brains,’ and even ‘sci-fi nightmares,’ as more and more people come across them in freshwater ponds, lakes, and rivers this summer. Despite growing to the size of a human …
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Lithium deficiency may be the hidden spark behind Alzheimer’s
Study shows for the first time that lithium plays an essential role in normal brain function and can confer resistance to brain aging and Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists discovered that lithium is depleted in the brain by binding to toxic amyloid plaques — revealing a new way Alzheimer’s may begin. A new class of lithium-based compounds avoids plaque binding and reverses …
Read More »After Months of Calm, Nvidia Earnings Could Spark a Big Stock Market Move
Key Takeaways Nvidia, which accounts for about 8% of the S&P 500, is expected to move markets when it reports quarterly results after the close on Wednesday. Nvidia’s dominance within the AI chip market has made it a bellwether for AI demand, and its results now influence a variety of stocks that fall under the “AI trade” umbrella. The tech …
Read More »Walmart H-1B scandal rumors claim VP got kickbacks, 1200 terminated; spark fears among Indians
Unverified reports have hinted at a scandal involving H-1B visa holders working for Walmart, and went on to claim that the Global Tech division’s Vice President was fired over it. Walmart, earlier this year, had announced plans to lay off 1500 workers, which was part of its restructuring efforts.(Bloomberg) The claims began on Blind – a platform where verified employees …
Read More »Wildfires spark across California as state is hit by heat wave, lightning storms – SFGATE
Wildfires spark across California as state is hit by heat wave, lightning storms SFGATE Evacuations ordered as wildfire blazes California’s famed Napa County NPR Friday updates: Historic Napa County resort in new evacuation zone on Pickett Fire’s eastern front The Press Democrat Wildfire explodes in California wine country as heatwave scorches US west The Guardian Pickett Fire’s impact on Napa Valley wine grapes yet …
Read More »Vikings male cheerleaders spark outcry dancing in same bathroom as female teammates in viral video
The Minnesota Vikings’ male cheerleaders are making waves again in a viral video. Blaze Shiek and Louie Conn filmed a TikTok dance video posted a week ago, which has gained traction since, alongside female Minnesota cheerleaders Brianna Putney and Jenna Kathlyn to Lizzo’s “Truth Hurts.” Critics of Conn and Shiek were left wondering why they are “invading women’s spaces,” as …
Read More »Christine Baranski, 73, & King Princess, 26, Spark Dating Rumors, But Here’s Why They’re Probably Not True | Christine Baranski, King Princess | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
There’s a lot of speculation surrounding Christine Baranski and King Princess right now after they’ve been spotted together at many red carpet events. Christine, 73, and King Princess, 26, most recently were seen holding hands while attending the opening night performance of Mamma Mia‘s return to Broadway on Monday (August 18) in New York City. KP added to the speculation …
Read More »Will Jackson Hole Speech Spark a Big Stock Market Move?
Key Takeaways Traders expect the S&P 500 to move about 0.8% in either direction through the end of the week, with Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech on Friday likely to be a driving force behind that move. Stocks jumped more than 1% the day of last year’s Jackson Hole speech, when Powell signaled the Fed was ready to cut interest …
Read More »D.C. delivery driver detentions spark concern, fear among some in community
Washington, D.C., resident Tyler DeSue woke up tired and craving breakfast Saturday morning, so he did what many people in that situation would do: He used Uber Eats to put in an order for burritos. When his driver took longer than usual, DeSue checked the app and noticed something seemed wrong — the delivery driver’s GPS location had stopped short …
Read More »New COVID variants spark global concern as Israel’s vaccination rates plummet
Around the world, new coronavirus variants are being nicknamed “Nimbus” (NB.1.8.1) and “Stratos” (XFG). But according to Prof. Tal Brosh, head of the Infectious Disease Unit at Assuta Ashdod Public Hospital and chair of Israel’s national epidemic response team, the branding is more flash than substance. “They’re more contagious,” he explained, “but there’s no evidence they’re more dangerous than earlier …
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