Author: Aurora Lane
New Mouse Research Shows How Physical Activity Starves Cancer Cells A new study suggests that exercise may slow tumour growth by altering the body’s metabolism so that muscles, rather than cancer cells, absorb the glucose required for growth. The findings, observed in mice, offer fresh insight into why active individuals tend to have lower cancer risk and better survival rates. Researchers already know that exercise supports gut health and strengthens the immune system. Now, evidence points to a third pathway: metabolic competition between healthy tissue and tumours. Tumours Shrink When Muscles Take the Fuel The research, led by Rachel Perry…
Leadership Change After Years of Stumbles Apple confirmed Monday that John Giannandrea, who has overseen the company’s AI operations since 2018, is stepping down and will shift into an advisory role through spring. The departure follows a turbulent period for Apple’s artificial intelligence strategy and marks the most significant leadership shake-up since the launch of Apple Intelligence in late 2024. Giannandrea will be succeeded by Amar Subramanya, a prominent Microsoft executive who previously spent 16 years at Google and most recently led engineering for the Gemini Assistant. His move to Apple brings deep familiarity with the company’s toughest AI competitors,…
Second Disciplinary Bench in Three Games The New York Giants sidelined rookie outside linebacker Abdul Carter for the entire first quarter on Sunday, marking the second time in three games he has been disciplined by the team. Carter remained on the sideline wearing a winter coat as the first 15 minutes unfolded, during which New England had two offensive possessions, one coming immediately after a 94-yard punt return touchdown by Marcus Jones. According to reporting from the New York Post, Carter missed a required team responsibility, prompting the latest benching. While the team has not detailed the nature of the…
Authorities Detain 13 as Public Anger Over Accountability Grows Hong Kong authorities have arrested 13 people on suspicion of manslaughter following the catastrophic fire at the Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Tai Po, which has become the city’s deadliest blaze in 75 years. Emergency crews continued searching through the seven residential towers on Monday as the confirmed death toll rose to 151, with about 40 residents still unaccounted for. The estate, home to nearly 5,000 people, was undergoing major renovation work that investigators now believe played a central role in the disaster. Residents had reportedly raised concerns for more…
Cosmic Particles Linked to Major Aircraft Groundings Worldwide A large scale aviation recall has drawn new attention to the influence of space radiation on modern aircraft electronics. The issue surfaced after a JetBlue Airbus A320 experienced a sudden and uncommanded loss of altitude during a flight from Cancun to Newark on 30 October 2025. The incident injured several passengers and forced an emergency diversion to Florida. It later became the basis for one of the most extensive air safety actions ever taken for commercial jets. Investigators determined that a malfunction in one of the aircraft’s flight control computers likely stemmed…
Large Study Shows Major Dementia Risk Reduction Staying active in your 40s and 50s could significantly protect your brain as you age. A major 40-year study tracking more than 5,300 adults found that people who maintained regular physical activity in midlife and later life had up to a 45% lower risk of developing dementia. Researchers used a physical activity index based on self-reported time spent in slight, moderate and heavy activity. Although no single intensity emerged as superior, consistent movement at any level in midlife was strongly associated with better long-term cognitive health. This means everyday choices like taking the…
Controversy Erupts After Sky-High Resale Listings Ticketmaster has begun issuing partial refunds to fans of British singer Olivia Dean after she publicly criticized major ticketing companies for allowing resellers to list tickets to her North American tour at more than 14 times their original price. The tour sold out within minutes on 21 November, and soon afterward, tickets appeared on secondary marketplaces for over $1,000. In a strongly worded Instagram post directed at Ticketmaster, Live Nation and AEG Presents, Dean wrote: “You are providing a disgusting service … The prices at which you’re allowing tickets to be re-sold is vile…
Judges Push Back Against ICE’s New Interpretation A sweeping effort by the Trump administration to detain nearly all immigrants in deportation proceedings is facing powerful resistance in federal courts nationwide. Since ICE abruptly changed its policy on July 8, judges have issued an extraordinary wave of emergency rulings ordering the release of detainees or mandating bond hearings for those who had been taken into custody at workplaces, courthouses or routine check-ins. At least 225 federal judges have sided with immigrants in more than 700 cases, according to a broad review of recent dockets. These rulings span at least 35 states…
Image Generation Caps Reduced Google has quietly restricted the number of free daily image generations available in its Nano Banana Pro model, just as users were preparing to test the tool over the long holiday weekend. According to a newly updated support document, free users can now generate only two images per day, down from the previous limit of three. The company says demand has surged and that “limits may change frequently and will reset daily,” signaling that caps could fluctuate as Google manages server load. Nano Banana Pro — part of Google’s expanding suite of AI image tools —…
Administration Goes All-In The LSU Tigers are awaiting a final decision from Lane Kiffin as the program continues an aggressive pursuit of the Ole Miss head coach. Following the departure of Brian Kelly in late October, LSU leadership quickly identified Kiffin as its top target. Athletics director Verge Ausberry is leading the search alongside a high-profile committee that includes Scott Ballard, John Carmouche, former LSU player and shipyard CEO Ben Bordelon, E.J. Kleeper of Our Lady of the Lake, and newly appointed university president Wade Rousse. The Tigers have now fully entered what many are calling the “Kiffin Sweepstakes,” competing…