You know that quitting smoking is tough, right? But there's a drug called varenicline that's been helping people kick the habit. It works like a charm, with about 26% of people still smoke-free after a year. Scientists believe your genes might play a role in how well varenicline works for you. Surpr
Olivia Dunne, the once-shining star of college sports NIL rankings, finds herself in a surprising predicament. As of January 2025, she still holds the title of the highest-paid woman in college sports, but her rank has been slipping. Previously sitting pretty at 2nd place, she's now dropped to 6th.
Mark Zuckerberg's decision to end fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram in the US has fact-checking journalists worried. Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has been funding fact-checking organizations for years. These groups check the accuracy of posts and can reduce the reach of fal
Imagine trying to sell nuclear materials like uranium and plutonium to an Iranian general. That's exactly what Takeshi Ebisawa, a suspected Yakuza boss, was up to. US authorities caught him red-handed in 2021 during an undercover operation. Ebisawa, a 60-year-old Japanese national, pleaded guilty in
Ever lost your phone and it was turned off? OnePlus has a clever solution called "Powered Off Finding. " This feature, found in the OnePlus 13, lets you track your device even when it's out of battery. How does it work? The phone's Bluetooth controller stays active and sends encrypted location signa
A leader of Japan's Yakuza crime syndicate, Takeshi Ebisawa, pleaded guilty to trafficking drugs, weapons, and nuclear material. He was caught trying to sell weapons-grade plutonium to an undercover agent posing as an Iranian general. Ebisawa's criminal activities went beyond drugs and weapons. He a
Imagine this: a small device that records what you eat and automatically logs it for you. That's what Amazfit introduced at CES 2025 - the Amazfit V1tal. This gadget is like no other, flipping open to reveal a camera that watches you while you eat. It analyzes your meal and sends the data to the Zep
Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, has decided to end the company’s fact-checking program. This decision comes after facing pressure from conservatives who see these efforts as censorship. Zuckerberg now believes that reducing “censorship” and “restoring free expression” is more important. Researcher
In a shift that seems to anticipate the return of Donald Trump to politics, Meta has decided to end its long-standing fact-checking program. This program was originally designed to control the spread of false information on its social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The compa
A 23-year-old hiker who went missing in Kosciuszko National Park, south of Sydney, was found alive after 13 days. Hadi Nazari was last seen by friends on December 26, and when he didn't return, a massive search was launched. Over 300 people from various rescue agencies scoured the dense wilderness f
