A four‑year epidemiological study conducted in Southern California has identified a notable link between urinary tract infections (UTIs) and consumption of contaminated meat. Researchers reported that approximately 19% of UTI cases among the study cohort were associated with strains of Escherichia coli that matched those found in retail beef,
The European Commission’s preliminary assessment of the Digital Services Act (DSA) has concluded that Meta’s platforms Instagram and Facebook are not fully complying with the Union’s obligations to remove illegal content promptly. The report, released this week, also notes that TikTok’s compliance is weaker, though the
SpaceX is scheduled to lift off a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Oct. 23, marking the company’s 139th launch of the calendar year – a record for any single launch provider. The mission, which will be streamed live for the public, is expected
Scientists have long debated whether dinosaur populations were already in decline before the asteroid impact that ended the Cretaceous period 66 million years ago. A recent study, based on an expanded fossil record from several North American sites, indicates that many dinosaur groups were actually maintaining stable or growing numbers
Security personnel opened fire on a U-Haul truck that was backing toward the entrance of Coast Guard Island on Thursday night, leaving two people wounded. The incident occurred shortly after 10 p.m. after the vehicle was observed moving in reverse toward a restricted gate, prompting a rapid response from
Actress Nicole Kidman’s recent filing for divorce from country musician Keith Urban has drawn attention not only for the end of a nearly two‑decade marriage but also for the surprise it caused among the couple’s inner circle. The separation, announced in September, marks the culmination of a
Actress Isabelle Tate, best known for her recurring role on the television drama ‘9‑1‑10: Nashville,’ died over the weekend at the age of 23, according to a statement released by her representatives on October 19. Tate joined the series in its third season, portraying a young paramedic who
Jamaica and several neighboring islands are preparing for a potentially prolonged period of extreme rainfall and strong winds as Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to strengthen into a hurricane over the next 48 hours, according to regional weather agencies. Meteorologists project that the system could maintain hurricane‑force conditions for
As Major League Baseball kicks off its postseason, three storylines are already drawing attention ahead of Game 1. The Toronto Blue Jays are finalizing their World Series roster, the Los Angeles Dodgers are adjusting their bullpen strategy, and trade rumors surrounding the championship series are swirling across the league. The
A new analysis conducted by researchers in the United Kingdom has revealed that the side‑effect profiles of antidepressants differ significantly from one drug to another. While clinicians have long recognized that these medications can affect cardiovascular and metabolic health, this is the first large‑scale effort to compare the
U.S. Vice President JD Vance criticized Israel’s parliament on Thursday for voting to advance plans to annex parts of the West Bank, calling the decision an "insult" to peace efforts. The remarks came at the close of Vance’s diplomatic visit to Jerusalem, where he met
Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups was formally charged on Friday with participation in an illegal poker ring that prosecutors say was connected to a broader organized‑crime network. The indictment alleges that Billups, along with several unnamed participants, allegedly facilitated high‑stakes games and accepted payments that were