Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid showed incredible resilience and determination in Game 3 against the New York Knicks, scoring a playoff career-high 50 points despite battling Bell’s palsy. The condition, which causes symptoms such as blurry vision and eye discomfort, did not stop Embiid from leading his team to victory. In a post-game interview, Embiid opened up about the challenges of playing with Bell’s palsy, revealing that he had to put drops in his eye during breaks in the game. Despite the difficulties he faced, Embiid emphasized that he is not a quitter and is fully committed to helping the…
Author: Robert Gill
In a stunning display of solar activity, NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) captured a rare ‘super’ eruption of four separate flares on the sun’s surface. The quadruple eruption, which occurred on April 23, was a chain reaction linked by invisible magnetic loops in the sun’s corona. These events, known as “sympathetic solar flares,” are not uncommon, but this particular event was especially complex and dubbed “super-sympathetic.” Solar flares are explosions of electromagnetic radiation from the sun’s chaotic surface, and they have the power to impact Earth systems. This can result in radio and TV blackouts or stunning Aurora displays. The…
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is finally ready for its long-awaited crewed launch after facing years of delays and setbacks. The inaugural mission is scheduled to take off from Florida on May 6, with NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore on board heading to the International Space Station. This milestone launch will mark a significant step for Boeing, as their Starliner spacecraft will join SpaceX’s Crew Dragon in making routine trips to the space station. NASA officials have been eager to have both spacecraft flying regularly, as part of the agency’s Commercial Crew Program. Boeing encountered various challenges during the development…
A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine has found that despite looser restrictions, there has been little change in the number of people taking medication for opioid addiction. Researchers analyzed prescriptions filled for the treatment drug buprenorphine and found that while the number of prescribers has increased since the waiver was eliminated, the number of patients filling prescriptions has barely changed. Barriers to prescribing buprenorphine include insurance hurdles, price, pharmacy availability, and stigma surrounding addiction. Some patients may also be hesitant to try buprenorphine due to beliefs about recovery or fear of withdrawal symptoms. The government…
The Senate has recently passed a bill that could spell trouble for popular social media app TikTok, with the possibility of either a sale or an outright ban looming on the horizon. The bill, which is now awaiting President Biden’s signature, aims to address national security concerns linked to TikTok’s Chinese ownership by ByteDance. The main worry surrounding TikTok is the potential access the Chinese government could have to sensitive data from its 170 million U.S. users, as well as concerns about the spread of propaganda. If the proposed law is enacted, TikTok could potentially stay in operation in the…
Nutritionist Nichole Andrews, who specializes in working with cancer patients, has recently shared some important diet tips to help prevent cancer. While her recommendations are targeted towards cancer patients, they are also applicable to the general public. According to Andrews, certain food choices can increase the risk of developing cancer. She advises avoiding green powders, supplements, alcohol, processed meats, and high-protein snacks. Additionally, Andrews suggests steering clear of the popular Keto diet, and instead recommends incorporating at least 150 minutes of exercise per week, getting at least seven hours of sleep each night, and eating breakfast regularly. In her guidelines,…
Former attorney to Donald Trump, Michael Cohen, fired back at his former boss after Trump made comments outside the courtroom during his ongoing criminal trial. Trump had stated that Cohen’s crimes were unrelated to him, specifically mentioning Cohen’s ownership of a taxicab company and medallions. In response, Cohen took to social media to rebut the remarks, accusing Trump of desperation and suggesting that Trump should take the stand in his own defense. Cohen, who has previously served time in federal prison for breaking federal campaign laws and tax evasion related to a taxi medallion enterprise, did not hold back in…
During the recent PGA TOUR event, the decision to halt play due to heavy rain and lightning was discussed by Mark Dusbabek, the senior director lead TV Rules & Video Analyst for the tour. Dusbabek appeared on the CBS broadcast to provide insight into the circumstances surrounding the suspension of play. According to Dusbabek, the initial plan was to continue playing through the heavy rain for another 25 minutes before reevaluating the situation. However, this plan swiftly changed when lightning was detected just 4 miles away from the course. The safety of the players, spectators, and staff is always the…
In a historic victory for workers at Volkswagen’s Chattanooga plant, the United Auto Workers (UAW) unionization effort has succeeded with a final vote of 2,628-985 in favor of union representation. The UAW needed to secure 50% plus one vote to unionize, a goal that had previously fallen short in elections with 47% and 48% support. Supporters from other right-to-work states came to witness the milestone victory, with Tennessee Representative Justin Jones showing his support for unionization. President Joe Biden also congratulated the workers on their successful organization. Hamilton County Mayor praised the workers for their achievement and expressed hope that…
Director Andrew Jarecki’s long-standing fascination with real estate heir Robert Durst has led to the creation of two acclaimed docuseries that have shed light on the dark and troubling past of the infamous figure. Jarecki first explored Durst’s story in the 2015 HBO series “The Jinx,” which famously led to Durst’s arrest after he was caught on a hot mic admitting to various murders. Now, Jarecki returns with “The Jinx: Part Two,” which delves even deeper into Durst’s criminal activities, focusing on the trial for the murder of Susan Berman and uncovering new evidence. The latest installment of the series…