Beloved TV star Alan Alda has given an update on his battle with Parkinson’s disease. The actor, screenwriter and director is clearly leaning on his famed sense of humour, having been diagnosed with the degenerative condition in 2015. “Making progress,” he told People. “I didn’t say in which direction.” READ MORE: ‘Not scared of you’:…
The next time you chomp on a popsicle, then flinch from a lightning bolt of pain, you can now have something legitimate to blame: a 465-million-year old fish. Researchers have found that dentine — a substance in the inner layer of teeth that sends sensory information to nerves inside the pulp — served a similar…
Stocks fell Wednesday as traders fretted over another move higher in Treasury yields and monitored the progress on a new U.S. budget bill that could put pressure on the country’s deficit. The Dow Jones Industrials tumbled 314.01 points to 42,363.23. The S&P 500 fell 6.29 points to 5,934.17. The NASDAQ Composite regained 91.52 points to…
In today’s ever more connected world, it’s fair to say that some of us receive nearly as much screen time as we do actual sunlight — if not more, depending on your job and the time of year. A growing body of research shows that the blue light that these screens emit might have effects…
Ted Danson has spoken about the loss of his longtime friend and Cheers co-star George Wendt. Wendt, who became famous for his role as beer-loving Norm Peterson in the 1980s sitcom, died early on Tuesday morning (Wednesday AEST) at the age of 76. The actor’s family confirmed the loss in a statement, saying he died…
The prospect of ending U.S. sanctions against Iran looked rather distant just a couple of weeks ago, but now President Trump is signaling that he wants to make a deal and is serious about it. Lifting the sanctions would have significant implications for the oil market—and some unintended consequences. …
Hyderabad: All India Mahila Congress president, Alka Lamba on Wednesday issued a notice to Telangana Pradesh Mahila Congress president Sunitha Rao Mogli seeking a written explanation within seven days of the receipt of the notice, clarifying her actions. Rao staged a protest at Gandhi Bhavan a few days ago against Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC)…
Sharks don’t have bones. Instead, their skeletons are made from mineralized cartilage that helps them constantly move through water. To understand the internal “sharkitecture” that helps keep these animals strong and graceful, researchers are putting sharks under the microscope. A new study, published in ACS Nano, found some surprising results. After analyzing shark cartilage, there…
– G-7 Finance Ministers meeting in Banff, Alta, begins tomorrow. – Wall Street shrugs off Moody’s downgrade of US debt to Aa1, from Aaa. – US dollar trickling lower. USDCAD: open 1.3962, overnight range 1.3935-1.3969, close 1.3960, WTI 61.60, Gold 3209.40 Canadians are returning to their desks after a somewhat soggy, windy and chilly May…
Nearly a month since the first cast announcement dropped, Hunger Games fans finally have the answer to a long-awaited question. In case you missed the news, the Hunger Games franchise is getting a new movie in 2026 based on Suzanne Collins’ latest bestselling book, Sunrise on the Reaping. The book and film is a prequel…
