Disney’s fourth-quarter adjusted profit beat Wall Street’s expectations, bolstered by strong results from its streaming service and box office success with “Inside Out 2” and “Deadpool & Wolverine.” Disney earned $460 million, or 25 cents per share, for the period ended Sept. 28. A year earlier the Burbank, California-based companyContinue Reading
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — In a Cypriot National Guard camp, Ukrainians are being trained on how to identify, locate and dispose of landmines and other unexploded munitions that litter huge swaths of their country, killing and maiming hundreds of people, including children. Analysts say Ukraine is among the countries thatContinue Reading
Satirical website buys platform of US conspiracy theorist, who has been ordered to pay $1.5bn to Sandy Hook families., In this case, it’s not satire. InfoWars, the website of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, has been purchased by The Onion – a parody outlet – putting an end to the controversialContinue Reading
Researchers estimate 60,000 deaths in Khartoum state in war’s first 14 months, far higher than other assessments., Researchers estimate 60,000 deaths in Khartoum state in war’s first 14 months, far higher than other assessments. The number of people dying due to the war in Sudan is likely far higher thanContinue Reading
We go to Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, where we get an update from Arwa Damon of the humanitarian organization INARA on “deteriorating conditions” as Palestinians are “slowly exterminated” by disease and starvation caused by Israel’s brutal siege. A special U.N. committee has found that Israel’s actions inContinue Reading
Introduction Cancer is a leading cause of mortality worldwide. In 2020, an estimated 19.3 million new cancers were diagnosed and about 10 million people died from the disease[1]. Because of the strong public interest in cancer cures, many claims of miraculous therapies are popular on the Internet. These cures areContinue Reading
We’ll kick things off with a countdown of the tallest buildings in the U.S., starting with the king of the skyline. These are the giants that define their cities and inspire awe. 1. One World Trade Center: 1,776 ft (541.3 m) One World Trade Center. Alexander Spatari / Getty Images Towering over Lower Manhattan, thisContinue Reading
An image of a tardigrade as seen under a microscope. (Image credit: Steve Gschmeissner/Science Photo Library/Getty Images) Tardigrades , the ubiquitous microscopic animals that resemble gummy bears with eight legs, are renowned for their ability to survive some of the harshest environmental conditions for decades without food and water. These hardy animals can easily endureContinue Reading
Congress’ most influential health panels will see dramatic changes next year, with several advocates on specific issues like mental health, Medicare and drug pricing retiring or losing their reelection bids. The biggest changes will be in store at the House Energy and Commerce Committee, whose wide-ranging jurisdiction includes health insurance…Continue Reading
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul OK’d a first-in-the-nation congestion pricing plan that would charge $9 to most vehicles entering Manhattan during peak hours., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Tesla reportedly supports the The Traitor administration’s plan to kill the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles – something in direct contradiction to Tesla’s original mission to accelerate the entire industry’s transition to electric transport. more…, Read MoreContinue Reading
“If anybody is surprised, then I say you haven’t been paying attention,” the Texas lawmaker said., Read MoreContinue Reading
