August 12, 2025

Cats show Alzheimer’s markers similar to humans, study finds

More than 57 million people worldwide have been diagnosed with dementia, but the disease affects more than humans. A new study reveals that cats have the same markers for Alzheimer’s disease as people do, a finding that could contribute to treatments for humans. Scientists at the University of Edinburgh examined the brains of 25 cats that […]

August 12, 2025

Al Jazeera journalists’ deaths spur protests as IDF levels fresh accusations

In the wake of a well-known Al Jazeera journalist’s death, along with four of his colleagues, from an Israeli airstrike, fresh accusations, worldwide protests and condemnation have ensued. Israel admits it targeted and killed Anas al-Sharif on Sunday, accusing him of leading a Hamas terrorist cell for more than a decade. IDF’s latest accusations against […]

August 12, 2025

Kimmel calls out ‘repulsive’ liberal voices, obtains Italian citizenship

Jimmy Kimmel said he obtained Italian citizenship during a conversation about people leaving the country over Donald Trump’s presidency, while also criticizing what he called “repulsive” liberal voices that he believes are pushing people away from the Democratic Party. In an interview on “The Sarah Silverman Podcast,” Kimmel said he recently secured citizenship as part […]

August 12, 2025

Finland charges tanker crew over Baltic cable damage

Finland has charged the captain and two first officers of the Eagle S oil tanker with aggravated criminal mischief for allegedly dragging the ship’s anchor for more than 56 miles across the Gulf of Finland in December 2024, damaging five undersea electricity and telecom cables. Prosecutors said the incident caused nearly $70 million in damage […]

August 12, 2025

Taylor Swift stuns fans with 12th album reveal, ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

If you’re a Swiftie, chances are you didn’t get much sleep last night. At exactly 12:12 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, Swift announced her 12th studio album — a carefully timed reveal that had fans in full detective mode. It all started early Monday with a post from Swift’s official fan club and marketing account, […]

August 12, 2025

Walmart to pay $5.6M to settle lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers

Walmart, the largest retailer in the United States, will pay $5.6 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the retail giant of overcharging customers for produce, baked goods and other products that were lighter than displayed on the label. The lawsuit also accuses Walmart of charging consumers more than the advertised or posted price on some […]

August 12, 2025

Butler says ‘no way’ Epstein killed himself; human rights abuses uncovered at immigrant detention centers: Media Miss Minute

In our latest Media Miss Minute, we’re looking at why convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s former butler is calling on the Trump administration to release the files related to the case. And a new investigation reveals hundreds of human rights abuses in U.S. immigrant detention centers. Media Miss by the left: Epstein’s longtime butler calls […]

August 12, 2025

Journalists fear volatile Bolivia elections may escalate press attacks

For over two decades, Bolivian journalists have endured intimidation, legal harassment, and violence from political actors intent on silencing dissent. Now, journalists fear those attacks may intensify as the country races toward a hotly contested presidential election, in which no clear frontrunner has emerged. “We’re not choosing between democracy and authoritarianism” said reporter Rodrigo Fernández from Radio Erbol, one of […]