Brain energy boost mechanism discovered

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

Goats and Soda: NPR

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

Bob Menendez’s attorneys are involving their family in their defense during the trial

NEW YORK — After hearing from 30 prosecution witnesses who testified in his federal corruption trial, Sen. Bob Menendez this week called on his family and forensic accountants as his lawyers argued that the New Jersey Democrat did not take bribes from wealthy businessmen and that his parents, who were Cuban refugees, taught him to … Read more

The 31+ Best REI 4th ​​of July Deals

REI, the hub for all things camping, outdoor gear, and sportswear, is officially hosting its Fourth of July sale. Find popular items like multi-person tents, sleeping bags and pads, backpacks, and hiking boots up to 70% off or even on sale. And while Amazon Prime Day 2024 is right around the corner (this year it … Read more

Nothing’s first CMF phone could be customized with rotary dial and stand extensions

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

Carmy’s white T-shirt and his style on ‘The Bear’ have their own fan base

The hit FX series “The Bear” is about many things: complicated family dynamics, grief, toxic work environments, Chicago, professional obsession, and of course, food. But to some, it’s just a show about clothes set in and around a Chicago restaurant. The show’s third season has already provided plenty of fodder for style-obsessed viewers. In the … Read more

SpaceX to launch Polaris Dawn, with first commercial spacewalk, no earlier than July 31

The first commercial spaceflight mission with spacewalk now has a launch date. Polaris Dawnpart of a private space program funded by billionaire Jared Isaacman, will not launch before July 31, project representatives announced in a brief statement today (July 3) on X. Isaacman and SpaceX founder and director Elon Muskwhose company will supply the Polaris … Read more

Trump advisers hope Biden stays in the race while they keep an eye on alternative scenarios

Donald Trump and his campaign are hoping to keep President Biden in the race, according to four people familiar with private conversations, and believe they can beat him even with Trump’s felony conviction and other charges. But they are also ramping up attacks on Vice President Harris. Publicly, Trump and his allies have dismissed suggestions … Read more

Federal judge partially blocks US ban on non-compete agreements: NPR

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission building is seen on September 19, 2006 in Washington, DC Paul J. Richards/AFP via Getty Images hide caption switch caption Paul J. Richards/AFP via Getty Images A federal court in Texas has partially blocked the government’s ban on non-compete agreements, which was set to take effect September 4. Ryan LLC, … Read more

Microsoft lays off workers in new round of cuts – GeekWire

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

‘Outer Range’ Canceled by Amazon After 2 Seasons

Prime video Prime Video has decided not to renew the sci-fi/neo-western drama series Out of range, starring Josh Brolin, for a third season. The news comes nearly two months after the seven-episode second season of showrunner Charles Murray’s series debuted on May 16. Out of range follows rancher Royal Abbott (Brolin) as he fights for … Read more

Klay Thompson’s offer to Warriors in final weeks with team – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

Klay Thompson’s departure from the Warriors came with an attempt to repair a long-broken marriage. On both sides, but to varying degrees. Six weeks before Thompson signed a three-year, $50 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, he accepted Warriors owner Joe Lacob’s offer to play a round of golf at Riviera Country Club … Read more

July Missions from Cape Canaveral, Florida

Florida’s Space Coast hosted a whopping 48 space rocket launches in the first six months of this year. The question: Will the home of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station break the 100-launch barrier by Dec. 31? By comparison, last year saw a record 72 launches into space, setting a new … Read more

Fourth human bird flu case linked to US dairy cattle outbreak

Hyoung Chang/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post/Getty Images/Archive Colorado health officials have identified the state’s human case of bird flu linked to an ongoing outbreak in dairy cattle. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images) CNN — A fourth person in the United States has tested positive for H5 avian influenza, as part of … Read more

Brewers acquire right-hander Aaron Civale from Rays: Source

The division-leading Milwaukee Brewers struck early to bolster a glaring need in their starting rotation by acquiring right-handed pitcher Aaron Civale from the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday in exchange for minor-league infielder Gregory Barrios, a league source confirmed to The Athletics. The move, first reported by the New York Post, comes nearly a month … Read more

FDA bans BVO, a modified vegetable oil found in some fruity sodas

The Food and Drug Administration has decided to revoke the authorization for use of a stabilizer for fruit and citrus-based foods and beverages known as brominated vegetable oil (BVO) because it is unsafe. “The agency concluded that the intended use of BVO in food is no longer considered safe,” the agency said in a statement … Read more

How Denisovans Survived and Thrived on ‘the Roof of the World’

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. CNN — Denisovans survived and thrived on the high Tibetan Plateau for more than 100,000 years, according to a new study. The research adds to scientific knowledge about the enigmatic ancient humans first identified in … Read more

Mosquitoes with EEE found in Massachusetts for first time in 2024

According to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, the Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus was first detected in mosquitoes in Massachusetts in 2024. EEE was confirmed in mosquito samples collected June 30 in Carver in Plymouth County, DPH said. There have been no human or animal cases of EEE so far this year. The finding prompted … Read more

Texas judge blocks Attorney General Ken Paxton’s decision to close migrant shelter

A Texas district court judge on Tuesday blocked Texas’ attempt to close a decades-old network of migrant shelters near the U.S.-Mexico border, calling the actions of Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton “outrageous and unacceptable.” Paxton earlier this year demanded that Annunciation House, which operates several shelters for migrants and refugees, turn over documents identifying the … Read more