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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …