Gun used in shooting of PA cop also used in earlier drive-by, authorities say
The gun Torreise Armstrong brandished during a fatal confrontation with police on Saturday was reportedly used in a drive-by shooting earlier that day. Armstrong, 40, was shot and killed after wounding Chester Police Detective Steve Byrne. Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer said Byrne, the survivor, “has become a hero to all of the people […]
Gen Z and millennials are going to bed much earlier — and sleeping longer
Gen Z and Millennials don’t necessarily understand the importance of getting enough sleep. Adults ages 18 to 34 went to bed on average at 10:06 p.m. in January, compared to 10:18 p.m. in January 2023. The Wall Street Journal reportedaccording to an analysis of over 2 million total Sleep Number smart bed customers. “All of […]
New test detects ovarian cancer earlier — thanks to AI
Scientists say they have developed an early screening test that can detect ovarian cancer with great accuracy, thanks to breakthroughs in artificial intelligence. A machine learning approach with 93% accuracy “represents a promising new direction in the early detection of ovarian cancer, and perhaps other cancers.” John McDonald saidprofessor emeritus at Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech […]
NYC crime down with more cops on beat, proving failure of earlier ‘defund the police’ tack: expert
New York City has had a banner year in the fight against rising violent crime, with new teams of police officers flooding the streets despite fierce resistance from law enforcement reform groups. In 2023, homicides in New York City were down 12% from the previous year, mass shootings were down 25%, and all five boroughs […]
A transgender golfer won a women’s tournament earlier this week, and is now poised to snatch a Ladies Professional Golf Association tour card.
A transgender golfer is on track to earn a Women's Professional Golf Association tour card after winning a women's tournament earlier this week. Haley Davidson, a biological male, took first place at the NXXT Women's Classic on Wednesday at the Mission Inn Resort & Club in Howie in the Hills, Florida. His win in the […]