Fed Cuts Rates for First Time in 2025
The Federal Reserve reduced its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday for the first time in nine months, lowering it by a quarter point to...
Ultra-Processed Foods Debate Needs Nuance
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are increasingly targeted in public health debates, linked to obesity, dementia, and what some describe as a food addiction crisis. Critics...
China and Philippines Clash at Scarborough Shoal
China Reports Water Cannon Incident
China’s Coast Guard said Tuesday it had fired water cannon at Philippine vessels near the contested Scarborough Shoal, accusing Manila...
China Bans Nvidia’s New AI Chips Amid Rising Tensions
Beijing Blocks Latest Chip Purchases
Chinese tech giants including Alibaba and ByteDance are barred from buying or testing Nvidia’s RTX Pro 6000D chips, according to...
Apple Releases iOS 26 With Liquid Glass Design
Major Redesign and Version Jump
Apple has launched iOS 26 for iPhone 11, iPhone SE 2, and newer devices. The update introduces a “Liquid Glass”...
Mediterranean Diet Linked to Lower Gum Disease Risk
Diet and Oral Health Connection
A new study has found that following the Mediterranean diet lowers the risk of gum disease, which in turn reduces...