The case was confirmed in a dairy farmer in Colorado. July 3, 2024, 3:31 PM ET • 4 min read The fourth human case of bird flu linked to the current outbreak in dairy cows was confirmed Wednesday, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It involved a dairy farmer in Colorado. Previously, … Read more
Firefighters battle a rapidly spreading wildfire that is threatening homes in Simi Valley Wednesday afternoon. According to the Ventura County Fire Department, the Sharp fire first started around 1:45 p.m. in the area of Sharp Road and Ditch Road on the north side of the valley. Officials estimate that about 50 hectares of dry brush … Read more
The Microsoft campus in Redmond, Washington. (GeekWire file photo / Todd Bishop) Microsoft this week rolled out another round of layoffs, part of the latest workforce reductions the Redmond tech giant has made this year. The cuts affected multiple teams and regions. Microsoft declined to provide details on the number of employees laid off. Posts … Read more
A lip reader commented on the viral interaction between Julia Roberts and Travis Kelce during Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour stop in Dublin, Ireland, on June 30. Kelce, 34, was joined by Roberts, 56, in the VIP tent at his girlfriend’s concert when a fan recorded a TikTok video of the two getting physical. The video, … Read more
When the Philadelphia 76ers sign Paul George later this month, they will officially have accomplished an impressive feat. Ever since the James Harden-Daryl Morey drama last summer, the Sixers have been projecting that they would have enough salary cap space to make a splash. One of the ways was to use that cap space to … Read more
Resume: Researchers have identified a key mechanism that senses when the brain needs an energy boost, involving astrocytes and the molecule adenosine. The discovery could lead to new therapies to maintain brain health and longevity, particularly in the fight against cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases. The study found that astrocytes monitor neuronal activity and activate … Read more
A patient with AIDS in a community hospital in the Central African Republic. Sub-Saharan Africa has high rates of HIV infection — and was the site of a trial to test the effectiveness of a new strategy for preventing infection. Barbara Debout/AFP via Getty Images hide caption switch caption Barbara Debout/AFP via Getty Images For … Read more
Today’s teaser seems to confirm that the phone’s rotary dial will function in at least a similar way to the one on the CMF Buds to accommodate accessories. Additionally, the dial can be unscrewed and swapped out for optional accessories, including a lanyard holder and a foldable kickstand. Does it offer additional functionality? There are … Read more
Mr. Towne was no stranger to the pleasures and perils of that hedonistic era. His first marriage, to actress Julie Payne, ended acrimoniously after he had affairs with both Patrice Donnelly and Mariel Hemingway, who co-starred as track athletes in the first film he directed, the 1982 box office hit “Personal Best.” (There were also … Read more
FOREST PARK, Ohio — Winton Woods senior linebacker and edge rusher Justin Hill announced Wednesday afternoon that he has made a verbal commitment to the University of Alabama. Hill, a four-star player, made the long-awaited announcement on his 17th birthday in the Winton Woods High School gymnasium, surrounded by family, friends and coaches. “I’m blessed, … Read more