FDA Approves Ozempic for Chronic Kidney Disease Risk Reduction, Expanding Its Therapeutic Scope WASHINGTON — In a groundbreaking move, the U.S. Food and Drug Management (FDA) has approved Ozempic, the widely popular GLP-1 drug, for reducing risks associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in adults with Type 2 diabetes. This decision, announced Tuesday by … Read more
Former Canadian Soldier David Lavery Released by Taliban After Two Months in Captivity David Lavery, a former Canadian soldier and humanitarian worker, has been released by the Taliban after more than two months in captivity. his release, negotiated by Qatar, marks the end of a harrowing ordeal that began in November 2024 when he was … Read more
Six Planets Align in Vancouver’s Night Sky: A Celestial Spectacle You Can’t Miss This January, the night sky over Vancouver is set to dazzle stargazers with a rare planetary alignment. Six planets—Venus, Mars, Jupiter, saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—will form a stunning arc across the heavens, offering a celestial show that’s not to be missed. To … Read more
Supersonic Winds on Exoplanet WASP-127b: A Cosmic Tempest Beyond Imagination In the vast expanse of the Milky Way, approximately 520 light-years from Earth, lies a planet where winds rage at unimaginable speeds. Meet WASP-127b, a gas giant where supersonic jet streams whip around its equator at a staggering 20,500 miles per hour—making them the fastest … Read more
Perplexity AI Submits Bold Merger Offer too Save TikTok US from Shutdown In a dramatic turn of events, Perplexity AI, the artificial intelligence startup backed by Amazon founder Jeff bezos, has submitted a merger proposal to ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, in a bid to save the popular social media platform’s US operations … Read more
Ski lift Collapse at Astún Resort Leaves Dozens Injured and 80 Trapped A devastating chairlift accident at the Astún ski resort in the pyrenees mountain range has left at least 30 people injured, with nine in very serious condition and eight moderately injured, according to emergency services and local media reports. The incident, which … Read more
Unlocking the Mystery of Huntington’s Disease: A Groundbreaking Finding BOSTON — Scientists are closer than ever to understanding what triggers Huntington’s disease, a devastating hereditary disorder that strikes in the prime of life, causing nerve cells in the brain to break down and die. While the genetic mutation linked to Huntington’s has been known … Read more
Donald Trump’s Historic 2025 Inauguration: A Ceremony Marked by Cold and Symbolism Eight years after his first inauguration, Donald Trump will once again take the oath of office, this time as the 47th president of the United States. The ceremony, held on Monday in Washington, D.C., marks the culmination of four days of festivities, though … Read more
COVID-19 linked to Eightfold Increase in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Risk, Study Finds A groundbreaking study by the University of Utah Health has revealed that COVID-19 significantly increases the risk of developing chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis.The research, which analyzed data from the National Institute of Health’s Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery … Read more
Refik Anadol’s ‘Glacier Dreams’: A Stunning AI-Powered Ode to the Fragility of Glaciers From Saturday,visitors to the Kunsthaus Zurich will have the prospect to experience Glacier Dreams,an immersive artificial intelligence (AI) installation by Turkish-American artist Refik Anadol. This groundbreaking work,which combines cutting-edge technology with environmental advocacy,showcases the breathtaking beauty and alarming fragility of glaciers in … Read more