First a rare arctic blast in Florida postponed the launch. Now, issues with the practice launch this week have further delayed NASA’s plan to send four astronauts on a journey around the moon on the Artemis II until all the issues can be resolved. As NBC News reports, mission managers were conducting an elaborate launch […]
The United States has reached a historic marker in the fight against cancer: according to the latest annual report from the American Cancer Society, 7 out of 10 people now survive five years or more after diagnosis. As NBC News reports, the 70% figure is based on diagnoses from 2015 to 2021. The findings were […]
Doctors’ visits for flu-like symptoms — fevers, sore throat, extreme fatigue and body aches — have hit the highest level in nearly 30 years, according to the latest stats issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and are likely to continue to rise in the coming weeks. As NBC News reports, it’s not just a […]
National Lager Day on Dec. 10 brings fresh attention to long-established lager styles that remain part of everyday beer drinking. As NBC News reports, Industry projections estimate roughly 2.8% annual global growth for lager through 2035, suggesting steady demand ahead. Drinkers are opting for beers with balance and consistent flavor over those with intense flavors, […]
ChatGPT turns three this week, but its future seems more uncertain than many tech experts would’ve predicted just a few years ago. Large language models have become largely commodified, with similar interfaces and training data, making ChatGPT look less unique with each passing day. As PCMag reports, the biggest threat comes from Google Gemini, which had […]
At least four families have sued infant formula maker ByHeart saying their babies contracted botulism from contaminated formula, as the company faces ongoing scrutiny from federal investigators and a separate class action lawsuit filed last week. As NBC News reports, in the lawsuits, affected families described harrowing days or weeks in the hospital with their babies, who […]
On Friday, Google’s YouTube and Walt Disney stated that they had reached an agreement to restore Disney-owned networks that include ABC, ESPN, FX and National Geographic to YouTube TV. As Reuters reports, a fee dispute left millions of subscribers without access to U.S. Election Day programming and major live sports events for weeks. What Was […]
Hurricane Humberto continues to churn in the western Atlantic as a major Category 4 storm, while Tropical Depression Nine has strengthened into Tropical Storm Imelda, threatening the Bahamas and potentially parts of the Southeastern U.S. As NBC News reports, the National Hurricane Center reported at 11 a.m. Sunday that Humberto was about 535 miles south of […]
Wildfire smoke is responsible for tens of thousands of deaths each year, and according to scientists, will do more harm to U.S. residents by midcentury than any other threat driven by climate change, including extreme heat. The Growing Health Toll of Wildfire Smoke on Public Health in the U.S. As NBC News reports, that’s the […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) vaccine recommendations committee on Friday wrapped two days of meetings that involved votes on a range of recommendations regarding COVID-19, measles and more. As NBC News reports, the recommendations panel, known as the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, or ACIP, has undergone changes in recent months, with all new members picked by Health and Human […]