The UK has lost its measles elimination status — again
Measles has been spreading continuously in the U.K. for over a year, meaning the country has lost its elimination status.
Month: January 2026
People with more ‘brown fat’ have healthier cardiovascular systems. A new study in mice may explain why.
A mouse study shows that beige fat, previously known for its heating function, may also lower blood pressure by keeping blood vessels relaxed. The same
Court settlement smacks down DOJ “fishing expedition” to harass young trans patients
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached a legal settlement with parents of trans children who sued after the DOJ issued a subpoena to the
‘Where’s the gun?’: Video shows federal officer looking for weapon after Alex Pretti shooting
The video shows a federal officer searching Pretti’s body after shots were fired, believing he still had a gun.
Did DHS post stock photo claiming it was Alex Pretti’s gun? What we know
On X, the Department of Homeland Security posted a photo of a gun it said Pretti carried when he approached federal agents in Minneapolis.
OpenAI spills technical details about how its AI coding agent works
On Friday, OpenAI engineer Michael Bolin published a detailed technical breakdown of how the company’s Codex CLI coding agent works internally, offering developers insight into
Fake Trump post claiming only criminals carry guns on ‘our streets’ spreads online after Alex Pretti shooting
People online shared the exact same screenshot of the alleged post, a clear indication it was a fabrication.
Doctors face-palm as RFK Jr.’s top vaccine advisor questions need for polio shot
The chair of a federal vaccine advisory panel under anti-vaccine Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made his stance clear on vaccines in a podcast
Canadian PM Carney unveils multibillion-dollar push to lower food costs
Carney has been under pressure from the opposition to lower prices of food and other essentials for lower income people.
Minnesota, ICE and the makings of a US civil war
A 2024 simulation found US civil war could be triggered by clashes between state and federal law enforcement.
Lula, Trump discuss ‘Board of Peace’, agree to meet in Washington: Brazil
Lula criticises US actions in Venezuela, calling the capture of Maduro an unacceptable line against regional stability.
Ye takes out ad in Wall Street Journal to, once again, apologize for antisemitism
Ye, the musician formerly known as Kanye West, on Monday took out a full page ad in the Wall Street Journal to again apologize for
Mexican president shares AI-generated image of Ryan Wedding
Mexican President Claudia Shienbaum on Monday presented reporters with a picture that purported to show Ryan Wedding, a longtime Canadian fugitive and accused drug kingpin
