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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Flu Fever Hits the U. S. : What You Need to Know

Let us dive into the current situation. The cold winter months have brought along a notably bad influenza season in the U. S over the last 15 years. A significant measure of flu activity is the percentage of doctor's visits driven by flu-like symptoms. Currently, the numbe

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Feb 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Intel's Struggle in 2024: AMD Gains More in 14-Year Low

Intel's server business is fighting some tough battles in the market. According to the latest analysis, server CPU sales have dropped significantly - not just this year, but for the last three years straight. The last time these numbers were this low for Intel was 14 years ago. The data center

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Jan 28 2025SCIENCE

California Duck Farm Struck by Rare Bird Flu

In Merced county, California, a duck farm has made headlines for being hit by a rare bird flu strain called H5N9. This isn't just any bird flu—it's one that's raising concerns among experts. Alongside this discovery, the more common H5N1 strain was also found on the same farm. To fight the outbreak,

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Jan 27 2025HEALTH

Flu Season: What You Need to Know About Tamiflu

The flu is spreading rapidly across the U. S. , with the CDC predicting high case numbers for weeks to come. Dr. Sean Liu from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City describes the situation as "out of control. " The CDC reports at least 12 million flu infections, resulting in 1

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Jan 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Car Tracking Flaws Revealed in Subaru Systems

A recent discovery by security researchers, Sam Curry and Shivang Shah, has exposed serious flaws in Subaru's tracking system for millions of cars. They reported these issues to Subaru in November, and the company quickly fixed the problem. However, the researchers warn that similar issues could sti

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Jan 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Stephen Knight's New Series: London's Fighting Scene in the 1880s

Ever wondered what London was like in the 1880s? Well, get ready to dive into that world with Stephen Knight's latest show, "A Thousand Blows, " coming to Hulu next month. It's a rough place, where you either learn to fight or get swallowed whole by the city, as the brutal boxing world shows. The st

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Jan 16 2025SCIENCE

Boosting Copper's Germ-Killing Power with Tiny Patterns

Scientists are looking into how tiny patterns on copper surfaces can make them even better at killing bacteria. They've found that by creating specific patterns on copper, they can control how bacteria stick to the surface and how well the copper kills them. This could lead to better ways to fight a

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Jan 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Watch Out, Sports Fans! DirecTV's New MySports Package is Here!

Remember Venu Sports? Well, it's gone, but DirecTV has just launched a new streaming service called MySports, costing $70 per month. This service offers a mix of sports and news channels from big names like Disney (ABC, ESPN), Fox (Fox Sports 1), NBC Universal (NBC, USA Network), and Warner Bros. Di

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Jan 11 2025BUSINESS

The End of Venu: A Lesson in Streaming Changes

Ever wanted to stream sports with ease? Imagine if Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Fox joined forces to create ‘Venu, ’ a streaming service solely for sports fans. Well, say goodbye to Venu because it’s no longer happening. The companies slammed the brakes on Venu, deciding it was better to focu

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Jan 11 2025BUSINESS

The End of Venu Sports: What Happened?

Venu Sports, a highly anticipated streaming service, has come to a sudden halt. This morning, Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery announced they are ending their joint venture before the service even launches. The initial plan was to combine multiple sports channels under one platform for $43 a

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