New Study Finds Link between Artificially Sweetened Drinks and Increased Risk of Atrial Fibrillation A recent study has found that consuming two liters of diet soda or other artificially sweetened drinks per day can increase the risk of atrial fibrillation by 20%, compared to those who do not consume these beverages. Atrial fibrillation is a chaotic quivering of the top …

The NFL Combine 2024: Rising Stars, Mock Draft Predictions, and Trade Projections The NFL combine recently concluded, and it was a week filled with excitement and surprises as top prospects showcased their skills for the 2024 NFL draft. The event saw some players rising in the ranks, while others struggled and fell down the draft boards. One of the highlights …

Colorectal Cancer on the Rise in Young Adults: Importance of Early Detection Colorectal cancer, the third-most common type of cancer worldwide, is seeing a concerning increase in diagnoses among younger people. Factors such as genetics, environment, and lifestyle are contributing to the rising risk of this disease, making early detection more crucial than ever. According to Dr. Ursina Teitelbaum, a …

Varda Space’s Private Capsule Successfully Completes First Mission Varda Space, a company aiming to revolutionize in-space manufacturing, achieved a major milestone with the successful completion of its first mission, called W-1, on February 21. The private space capsule carried space-grown crystals of the antiviral drug Ritonavir and landed at the Utah Test and Training Range west of Salt Lake City. …

New Research Shows Link Between Ultra-Processed Foods and Health Issues A recent study published in the British Medical Journal has revealed a concerning link between ultra-processed foods and physical and mental illnesses. These highly processed foods, which make up a large portion of daily energy intake in the United States, have been associated with a 50% increase in the risk …

Russian dissidents have long faced challenges in receiving dignified funeral arrangements, with the political climate in the country playing a significant role. In a recent case, the funeral of Anatoly Marchenko, the last political prisoner to die behind bars before Alexei Navalny, highlights the stark differences in treatment based on the era. Marchenko, who passed away in 1986 after a …

After a six-day strike by workers, the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris is set to reopen to visitors. The strike was the result of a dispute over the management of the landmark by its operator, Société d’Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel (SETE). The agreement was reached on Saturday between SETE and the powerful union, Confédération Générale du Travail (CGT), following …

In the latest episode of the Equity podcast, hosts delve into the much-anticipated Reddit IPO. The podcast provides a comprehensive overview of the filing and its potential impact on this year’s public-offering cycle. With Reddit gearing up for its initial public offering, the hosts speculate on the pricing and trading performance of the fast-growing social media platform. Listeners are encouraged …

Elon Musk Faces a Series of Setbacks Across His Companies 2023 has not been an easy year for billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, as his companies have faced a string of challenges in recent months. The year started off with Tesla’s valuation plummeting by a staggering $188 billion, raising concerns about a potential slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) sales. Under Musk’s …

Intuitive Machines Set to Make History with First U.S.-Built Spacecraft Landing on Moon in Over 50 Years In a groundbreaking moment for space exploration, Intuitive Machines is gearing up to achieve a historic feat with its Odysseus lander becoming the first U.S.-built spacecraft to touch down on the moon in over five decades and the first ever by a private …