Obesity makes vaccines less effective. This may help
A growing body of evidence suggests that vaccines may be less effective in people with obesity. However, a new study published Monday found that delivering vaccines nasally or orally might help obese patients mount a stronger immune response. Although the study was conducted in mice, it adds to growing evidence that obesity alters how the […]
Incidents outside OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home may reflect AI fears
The FBI has opened an investigation into two dangerous incidents over the weekend near the San Francisco home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. No one was injured. It is not certain that either incident was motivated by fears over artificial intelligence. Altman, however, is widely considered the most prominent figure in the artificial intelligence sector, […]
Minnesota prosecutor probing DHS agents’ arrest of Hmong-US citizen
Images of ChongLy “Scott” Thao spread quickly online as people saw the Hmong American man carried out of his St. Paul, Minnesota, home into the city’s subzero temperatures wearing only a plaid blanket and blue underwear. That arrest is the focus of a county attorney’s kidnapping and burglary investigation into several U.S. Department of Homeland […]
Rep. Eric Swalwell resigns from Congress after sexual assault allegations
Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., announced he is resigning from Congress after allegations of sexual assault and misconduct led to lawmakers from both sides of the aisle asking him to step down. In a post on X, he apologized to his family, staff and constituents for “mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past. While he […]
Trump’s post depicting him resembling Jesus offends core Christian base
In 2016, then-presidential candidate Donald Trump said that he “could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody, and I wouldn’t lose any voters.” While attempted murder might not change supporters’ minds, blasphemy might — at least that’s how it appears. Trump is facing criticisms from one of his strongest groups of supporters: […]
Medal of Honor Monday: Spanish-American War Heroes
Many heroic actions took place during the Spanish-American War in the late 19th century. One such action was the Battle of Tayabacoa, Cuba, a special operation effort to land supplies and reinforcements, which resulted in four Buffalo Soldiers receiving the Medal of Honor.
Judge dismisses Trump’s WSJ lawsuit over Epstein birthday letter article
President Donald Trump suffered another court loss after a federal judge on Monday threw out his $10 billion lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch. Trump argued that the publication defamed him after it reported on a letter it claimed Trump wrote to convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein for his birthday. In […]
Los Angeles teachers reach deal for a raise but could still strike
LOS ANGELES — Students in the Los Angeles Unified School District, or LAUSD, are one step closer to being assured they can still go to school for the rest of the week. The school district has reached a deal with the two unions ahead of a potential strike, including the teachers’ union. The crisis is […]
What happens when private equity buys up local home contractors?
The low-tech, high-touch industry of home maintenance services is having a moment. Repairing balky electrical outlets and replacing cracking concrete is exactly what both career-shifters and investors are looking for: problems homeowners must resolve, driving consistent sales and revenue. But there’s a downside for consumers: because so many firms are under new ownership, homeowners now […]
