NBA midseason awards: Will MVP go to international player again? The halfway point of the NBA season is here – "time waits for no one … the dreams of the nighttime will vanish by dawn," The Rolling Stones sang – and not only have teams emerged as title contenders but players have emerged as contenders
Israel set to approve Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal, Netanyahu's office says DOHA/CAIRO/JERUSALEM - The Israeli cabinet will meet to give final approval to a deal with Palestinian militant group Hamas for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and release of hostages, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Friday. In Gaza itself, Israeli warplanes kept
Where are flu rates surging? See maps Cold and flu season is in full swing as four major respiratory viruses circulate the country. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 15 states have "very high" levels of the flu. Wastewater levels of influenza are high nationwide for the week ending Jan
Credit cards, climate change and electric cars: Team Trump confirmation hearings Trump's picks to lead four federal agencies testified without the flashes of anger that marked Pete Hegseth and Pam Bondi's earlier showdowns. WASHINGTON – The Donald Trump confirmation train kept rolling Thursday as senators questioned the president-elect’s picks to run the Treasury, Interior, and
SpaceX loses new version of Starship rocket after successfully catching booster SpaceX lost a new version of its Starship during its first flight launch of 2025 that blasted off from south Texas on Thursday afternoon. At 4:49 p.m. CT, SpaceX Senior Manger and host Kate Tice said during a livestream that it lost contact with
Israel set to approve Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal, Netanyahu's office says DOHA/CAIRO/JERUSALEM - The Israeli cabinet will meet to give final approval to a deal with Palestinian militant group Hamas for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and release of hostages, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Friday. In Gaza itself, Israeli warplanes kept
A research group has developed a new design for the electrolytes used in fuel cells. The material complies with environmental regulations and demonstrates moderate conductivity in harsh conditions, reaching four times the conductivity of cross-linked sulfonated polystyrene, a conventional material. Their findings contribute to developing next-generation fuel cells, paving the way toward achieving net-zero carbon
Biden and Trump address deadly NYE attack in New Orleans President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump expressed their sympathies to the victims and their families after an armed driver drove a speeding truck into a crowd of New Orleans partygoers early on New Year’s Day. The two statements from the current and future president
Cottage cheese is more than its curds: Get to know the health benefits Cottage cheese can be hit or miss. Some might avoid the dairy product because of its flavor or texture, while others might consider it a breakfast staple. Despite its curds and controversial rep, cottage cheese is incredibly nutritious. So before you write
Should Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa retire? Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez advises, 'It might be time' The Miami Dolphins don't play again until Sept. 22. But that layoff won't prevent – and might even fuel – speculation about the football future of their injured quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa. The Pro Bowler suffered what was at least
Julia Fox regrets her relationship with Ye: 'I was being used as a pawn' Julia Fox doesn't exactly look back fondly on her short-lived relationship with Ye. The "Uncut Gems" star, 34, opened up in an interview with the U.K.'s Sunday Times about dating the rapper formerly known as Kanye West for about a month
Fever temperatures rev up immune cell metabolism, proliferation and activity, but they also -- in a particular subset of T cells -- cause mitochondrial stress, DNA damage and cell death, researchers have discovered. The findings offer a mechanistic understanding for how cells respond to heat and could explain how chronic inflammation contributes to the development
A chip-based 'tractor beam' can trap and manipulate biological particles using a tightly focused beam of light emitted from a silicon-photonics chip. The device could help biologists and clinicians study DNA, classify cells, and investigate the mechanisms of disease. MIT researchers have developed a miniature, chip-based "tractor beam," like the one that captures the Millennium
Assessment immediately after they have been injured. This highlights the need for continued monitoring and re-evaluation of athletes following a head injury. The study also emphasizes the importance of utilizing multiple assessment methods and not relying solely on cognitive testing. This information is crucial for improving the accuracy of concussion diagnoses and ensuring the safety and well-being of college athletes
'We all failed you': Parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin pay tribute to their son at his funeral Mourners lined the streets of Jerusalem near the Har Hamenuchot cemetery on Monday for the funeral of Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin, whose body was among the six recovered by the Israeli military from a tunnel in southern Gaza. Goldberg-Polin, 23
Researchers have developed IRIS, a smart ring that allows users to point and click to control smart devices. The prototype Bluetooth ring contains a small camera which sends an image of the selected device to the user's phone. The user can control the device clicking a small button or -- for devices with gradient controls
