-
A new study claims Statins are more effective than supplements to cut cholesterol.
A study has shown that dietary supplements, including fish oil and other omega-3 supplements, aren’t effective in preventing heart disease in people with low cholesterol. It compared the impact of these particular supplements to the impact of a low dose of a cholesterol-lowering medication or a placebo, which doesn’t do anything. The study followed over…
-
There was a singer dead at 34.
American singer-songwriter Aaron Carter, who was found dead in his bathtub on Saturday, had filed for a restraining order against his brother, Nick Carter, last year. He had claimed that he harboured plans to kill his wife and unborn child. Nick shared a post on Instagram on Sunday and wrote, “I will miss my brother…
-
Developing nations will be in need of financial aid to cope with climate change.
As the United Nations climate conference opened in Egypt on Tuesday, the most critical discussions will likely focus on the soaring costs of limiting and adapting to global warming, especially in the world’s most vulnerable countries. The bloc will push for funds to help developing countries adapt to droughts, floods and other climate-related events as…
-
Employees await the fate of Mr. Musk.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been “completely absent” for weeks, a Twitter employee said. He has been encouraging people to follow him on social media for a more accurate understanding of trust and safety on the platform. Investors Jason Calacanis and Sriram Krishnan, Andreessen Horowitz’s General Partner focused on cryptocurrency and Twitter’s former consumer teams…
-
Georgia has had a record-breaking early voting period.
Republican US Senator from North Carolina Paul Budd introduced the Combat Voter Fraud Act, a bill that would make it illegal to vote in certain elections by absentee ballot. The bill has been introduced after an alleged voter fraud scandal in Budd’s state. The bill would also allow voter registration agencies to verify the identities…
-
Here is hoping that Musk destroys his follower base.
After Elon Musk announced his decision to step down from Twitter’s board, the company’s chief customer officer Sarah Personette tweeted she had a “great discussion” with Musk on Wednesday. Personette also shared a screenshot of a conversation between Musk and Twitter’s CEO Jack Dorsey. Earlier, Musk had said he’ll step down as Twitter’s CEO in…
-
At least 19 people have died and millions of people are without power as a result of Hurricane Ian.
Hurricane Ian struck South Carolina on Thursday and is expected to hit the state on Friday. Ian was downgraded to a Tropical Storm on Thursday, hours after making landfall in the US state of Florida. “Ian is forecast to weaken into a tropical storm…by Friday,” the US National Hurricane Center said.
-
Tom Brady became the all-time leader in National Football League touchdown passes in a 16-13 win over the Los Angeles Rams.
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was born on March 12, 2006 in Los Angeles, California. He became the first player in the past 100 years to reach 1 lakh passing yards in his career, when he threw for 163 yards and touchdown in a 16-13 win over the Los Angeles Rams. Jordan Brady was born on…
-
CNN is one thing.
Voters who voted for US President Donald Trump in 2020 presidential elections are planning to support Mehmet Oz, a doctor and Republican candidate for US Senate. A Pew Research survey found that most voters in these four states, Florida, Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania, do not think ex-President Joe Biden had won the election, despite false…
-
Russia is in revenge.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said the country is ready to accept Russian refugees who want to leave Ukraine. “We are ready to take them to any place in the country of their choice,” Zelenskyy said, adding that Russia would provide housing vouchers to those who wish to move further from the conflict. The Ukrainian…
-
With most votes now counted, Netanyahu seems likely to become Israel’s leader.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was re-elected to a second five-year term on Tuesday, with his Likud Party winning the most votes in the General Elections. However, Netanyahu’s coalition didn’t secure a majority in the 120-member parliament. Meanwhile, Israeli President Reuven Rivlin has called the elections an “opportunity to restore Israel’s democracy”, saying, “It’s time…
-
Biden is a strong election closing argument for a different election.
US President Joe Biden said that “nothing will create more chaos” or do more damage to the American economy in the mid-term election, which is scheduled to be held on November 3. “In Florida you need to hit a Republican in the middle of the campaign to get the president to stick with you,” a…
-
The most controversial topic at the climate summit is Loss and Damage.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has said that the global average temperature this year is likely to rise by 0.3C, the highest increase in the last 30 years. This is according to an assessment by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate change (IPCC), which added that the global average temperature should not be more than 2C…
-
There were 25 best cat toys and supplies.
Cat furniture brand Tuft and Paw is working with cat behaviorists to help design each of its items. Founder Jackson Cunningham said in an interview that after discussion with a behaviourist, the Happy Camper Bed added a second opening hole for cats. The Happy Camper Bed also offers a 30-day return window if you cat…
-
Two runners make their NYC marathon debuts.
Evans Chebet and Sharon Lokedi, both of Kenya, won the New York City Marathon men’s and women’s race on Sunday, both of them making splash in their debuts. Chebet won in 2 hours 23 minutes and 23 seconds, while Lokedi finished in 2 hours 23 minutes and 23 seconds for her first marathon victory. Marcel…
-
Money will probably be the main issue at the UN’s climate talks.
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has said that the floods in Pakistan this summer that killed over 1,500 people and the multi-year drought in East Africa are evidence of “mounting and ever-increasing climate risks”. The UNEP further said rich countries face a challenge in coming up with money to keep developing nations on board with…
-
He is not welcome in all of the places he is campaigning.
US President Joe Biden has said that he believes the upcoming US midterm elections “might cause political damage that is beyond repair” due to “anti-democratic nature of the Republican candidates”. He added, “I want to be clear that we don’t have to accept these kinds of results.” Biden further said that it would be a…
-
The states are making daylight saving time permanent.
The US has passed a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent in the country by 2022. The American Daylight Saving Time Act of March 4th, 2020 allows the country to observe daylight Saving Time for 34 weeks in the year 2022, keeping the’standard time’ in effect for a small portion of the year.
-
Biden said that the midterms had a choice between different visions of America.
Former US Vice President Joe Biden said that “the way to chaos” in America is if Republicans win the US elections. “It’ll lead to the destruction of this democracy,” he added. Biden’s comments come amid reports that Donald Trump’s campaign has been trying to recruit poll watchers and intimidating voters in the run-up to the…
-
Trump and Ron DeSantis are campaigning in Florida on Sunday.
Former US President Donald Trump on Sunday campaigned for Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis in Florida, where the polls are underway for the US Presidential election. DeSantis is running against Democrat Charlie Crist for Florida’s Governor’s seat. DeSantis recently endorsed Republican businessman and Colorado Senate candidate Joe O’Dea, as O’Dea vowed in October to “actively…
-
Election workers face difficulties in reaching the mid-terms.
Costs for local election offices if they were to move back towards hand counting ballots would increase, according to former local voting administrator. Considering many of the Republicans who are call for hand counting are the same people who cast doubt on 2020 election because results weren’t finalised on election night, he said. Morrell said…
-
Daylight Saving Time will not be made permanent by Congress.
The beginning of daylight Saving Time (DST) in the US has been observed on March 1. It began on the first Sunday of March and ends on the last Sunday of October. Daylight Saving Time became permanent in 1974 after President Richard Nixon signed it into law. Schools delayed start times until the sun came…
-
The 4 teams he took to the playoffs were all good.
HoustonAstros defeated Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 on Sunday to win the World Series. This was the first time in the history of the World Series that there were two teams from Major League Baseball that finished second and first, respectively. Houston also became only the second team to win a World Cup after winning the American…
-
Musk doesn’t want the website to become a free-for-all hellscape.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey was questioned by the SEC over the company’s proposed $4 billion deal with Elon Musk and whether he had knowledge of it, reports said. Dorsey said he didn’t know about the deal when it was offered to him, reports added. “I didn’t believe it at all,” Dorsey said. This comes after…
-
Life under Musk is described by two Twitter employees.
Twitter has delayed the launch of a feature that would let users verify their accounts for $8 a month. The feature, which is called ‘blue checkmark’, was announced by Twitter CEO Elon Musk after his acquisition of the micro-blogging service. “We’re sorry to inform you that our new blue checkmark won’t be available starting today,”…