How Does Nuclear Radiation Affect Your Body?
Jerry Vermanen/Shutterstock Radiation can severely impact the human body, particularly when exposed to high doses or for extended periods. The devastating effects became painfully clear following the Chernobyl and Fukushima disasters. In these instances, radiation didn’t just linger; it fundamentally altered bodily functions. Bone marrow was damaged, thyroid glands absorbed radioactive iodine, and cellular mutations […]
Highway patrol officer assists in delivering a baby boy on the side of the road in Oklahoma
Officer Delivers Baby on Highway A typical day turned memorable for Officer Tyler Shelby of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) when he assisted in delivering a baby boy on the side of a highway. On November 22nd, while on patrol in southwestern Oklahoma, Shelby rushed to assist with traffic control for an ambulance responding to […]
New bodycam footage shows the moment police shoot and kill a man with a gun on a Seattle street.
A man armed with a pistol was shot and killed by police during a confrontation in broad daylight on a Seattle street. This incident was captured in recently released body camera footage. The shooting unfolded in Seattle around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, following several 911 calls about a man brandishing a gun while walking down the […]
Trump acknowledges that planning for the Kennedy Center Honors took minimal effort.
Trump Hosts Kennedy Center Honors Gala President Donald Trump was at the 48th Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday, mingling with a lineup of notable actors, country music stars, and other entertainment heavyweights. Walking the red carpet alongside First Lady Melania Trump, he expressed a desire to take a breather before diving into hosting duties. When […]
$900B defense bill focuses on China with new investment limitations
Congress Introduces $900 Billion Defense Bill Congress has unveiled a significant $900 billion defense bill aimed at reshaping the economic and military landscape between the U.S. and China. Key measures include investment restrictions, a ban on various Chinese-made technologies in the Pentagon’s supply chain, and a boost in diplomatic and intelligence operations to monitor China’s […]
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on “Face the Nation,” Dec. 7, 2025
Interview with Scott Gottlieb on Recent Public Health Changes MARGARET BRENNAN: We’re discussing recent changes to U.S. public health policy with former FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb, who is currently on the boards of Pfizer and United Healthcare. Welcome back. DR. SCOTT GOTTLIEB: Thank you. MARGARET BRENNAN: On Friday, the American Academy of Pediatrics expressed […]
Reasons I Would Avoid D-Wave Quantum Stock Entirely
D-Wave Quantum: A Fragile Future in Quantum Computing D-Wave Quantum was a pioneer in the quantum computing realm—selling its first quantum computer over ten years ago. Yet, as time has passed, it seems the technology is still evolving, and the company’s long-term prospects are unclear. In the competitive landscape of quantum computing, D-Wave faces numerous […]
Being Santa Claus demands a great deal of patience and a touch of extra cushioning.
Santa is a lot of fun With Christmas just around the corner, there are still no gifts anywhere in sight—not even a simple blouse! To capture some holiday cheer, I chatted with R. David Robinson. Just to clarify, the “R” stands for Robert. He used to wait tables but figured out he could make a […]
None of the 12 surviving US military veterans of Pearl Harbor, all over 100 years old, can attend the annual memorial.
No Survivors Attend Pearl Harbor Ceremony This Year This year, none of the 12 U.S. service members, all over the age of 100, who survived the Pearl Harbor attack were able to make it to the ceremony in Hawaii. It’s quite disheartening, really, as it marks a troubling trend where fewer survivors are able to […]
Nets appear as a ‘new team’ with promising developments visible
The Nets have turned things around significantly. After starting the season with just one win in their first twelve games—and a staggering 3-16 record—things began to shift. They’ve now won three out of their last four games, which is quite a change from where they were. The turnaround isn’t really a mystery. Michael Porter Jr. […]