The Afghan man was taken into custody by the government in the nation’s capital today for planning to carry out a terrorist attack on Election Day in the United States. The man had been under arrest following a long-term probe that revealed his alleged association with the Islamic State, or ISIS, officials said. The man…
Vice President Kamala Harris called on Medicare to provide for home health care, aside from its myriad services, to meet the ballooning needs of geriatric citizens. Speaking during a healthcare summit in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, the VP pointed toward the realization of giving seniors more flexible care options than ever before as Americans get…
A new study in Rheumatology has revealed potential good news about the effects of caffeine on vascular health. The researchers mentioned that the habitual intake of caffeine had protective effects on heart and vascular health due to its improvement in endothelial functions, which is necessary for the maintenance of blood vessel health. The study highlighted…
Introduction Princeton University’s John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton, emeritus professors at the University of Toronto, have won half of the Nobel Prize in Physics awarded this year for their inventions of the two groundbreaking versions of artificial neural networks upon which most of modern machine learning and AI are founded. It has revolutionized…
Last year, acclaimed comedian and actor Ali Wong finally revealed to the world how she started dating fellow comedian Bill Hader – giving fans a heartwarming glimpse into their romance. The usually private couple shared what started it all. A Romantic Pursuit The romantic drama followed shortly after the divorce that separated Wong from ex-husband…
Actor John Amos, best known for his work on “Good Times” and the seminal miniseries “Roots,” died August 21 at the age of 84. His death was announced on October 1, weeks after he had died. Over a month after passing, his cause of death has now been revealed. TMZ and reports from his family…
Countries such as Greece implement new taxes to combat over tourism and the effects of climatic change due to the raised tourist tax implemented worldwide. But do these taxes really make an impact or just another addition on the travelers’ list? More countries are imposing tourist taxes to address environmental issues as a much altered…
Disney World has made an announcement regarding phased closures that will begin at 1 p.m. today on Wednesday because Category 5 Hurricane Milton continues to head toward Florida. All special event refunds will be issued and the theme parks will remain closed at least until Thursday. Preparations include closing down for Hurricane Milton, which is…
In what is being hailed as a landmark decision, U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday announced a 10-year plan to remove all lead pipes in the nation’s cities, thereby protecting Americans’ drinking water from contamination. The ambitious plan, which was driven as much with considerations for public health as with access and sensitivity toward low-income…
As Hurricane Milton nears, Florida’s hospitals take virtually extreme precautions to ensure the safety of the patients and staff. From sheltering the families to sheltering pets and coordinating shifts of critical staff, the healthcare system stands in unshaken resilience against potential impact. The hospitals along the path of Hurricane Milton are ready with careful preparations….
