Small fragments of plastic make their way deep into our bodies in alarming amounts, especially through our food and drink. In 2024, Chinese scientists have found a simple and effective way to remove them from water. The team conducted tests on both soft and hard tap water (which is richer in minerals). They added nanoplastics … Read more
Dozens of modern electric vehicles have been tested in freezing temperatures in Mongolia. Here’s how they ranked. Chinese automotive experts drove 67 cars in Inner Mongolia, mostly electric and hybrid vehicles. In what was the world’s largest EV test, the group drove in temperatures as low as -22 degrees Fahrenheit. Extreme weather and poor driving … Read more
On the list of medical terms we’d rather never hear, cancer is at the top. But when it comes to combating it, knowledge is incredibly powerful. Here, top doctors share the risk factors and symptoms of kidney cancer, plus reveal cutting-edge treatments proven to help fight and even potentially cure this “silent” disease. What is … Read more
Every time they open enrollment in Medicare, millions of older adults struggle with the same annual dilemma: stay with their current plan or switch. Two influential voices—comedian John Oliver and personal finance expert Suze Orman—are making a strong case for ditching Medicare Advantage (MA). When high-profile figures offer such strong advice, it can be hard … Read more
After rain soaked Southern California over Christmas, another storm will hit the region this week, starting on New Year’s Eve. Rain is expected to arrive after midnight, and anyone heading out for an early morning commute Wednesday should prepare for light conditions. “If you have to drive tomorrow morning, give yourself plenty of time because … Read more
It’s no secret that tariffs, trade wars, and talk of recession have dominated the economic conversation over the past year. Heading into 2026, however, The CEO of Bank of America don’t panic. In an interview on CBS News’ “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Brian Moynihan made a much quieter, counterintuitive argument that tariff-induced shock … Read more
HE NEEDS TO KNOW In the hours following the death of Caroline Kennedy’s daughter, Tatiana Schlossberg, President Donald Trump took to social media to mock the famous political family. At Truth Social on the afternoon of December 30, Trump shared screenshots of MAGA supporters insulting Kennedy for their response to his recent decision to add … Read more
A new, more severe and highly contagious strain of flu is circulating this season. It’s called subclade K, or more popularly “super flu.” “This has the potential to be a pretty bad respiratory season overall,” reported public health emergency expert Jay Reddy, MD, with flu and RSV cases rising simultaneously. Here’s everything you need to … Read more
SINGAPORE, Dec 30 (Reuters) – China is requiring chipmakers to use at least 50 percent domestically-made equipment to add new capacity, three people familiar with the matter said, as Beijing seeks to build a self-sufficient semiconductor supply chain. The rule is not publicly documented, but chipmakers seeking state approval to build or expand factories have … Read more
Jerusalem (AP) — Israel said Tuesday it has suspended more than two dozen humanitarian organizations, including Doctors Without Borders and CARE, from operating in the Gaza Strip for failing to comply with new registration rules. Israel says the rules are aimed at preventing Hamas and other militant groups from infiltrating aid organizations. But organizations say … Read more