Recent data from the US has revealed that approximately 6.9 percent of American adults, equivalent to roughly 17.8 million individuals, have experienced long COVID as of early 2023. This finding sheds light on the significant demographic variances among US adults, highlighting certain groups that are more susceptible to the prolonged effects of COVID-19. The data
The much-anticipated Google Pixel 9 series is all set for its grand launch on August 13th. Fans of the Google Pixel phones have been eagerly waiting for the successor to the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro handsets. In addition to the base and Pro models, it is rumored that there will be a Pixel
Patrick Bertoletti made headlines by devouring an impressive 58 hot dogs to claim his first men’s title at the annual Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest. This victory was particularly notable as the reigning champion, Joey “Jaws” Chestnut, who had won 16 out of 17 previous competitions, chose not to attend this
The recently released video from the Los Angeles band Modern Time Machines pays tribute to the iconic nightclub, The Satellite, also known as Spaceland, that once graced Silver Lake. This venue was a hub for alternative and pop music, hosting legendary acts like Lady Gaga and the Foo Fighters. Unfortunately, the ongoing pandemic led to
The latest general election in the UK has resulted in a major political shakeup, with the Labour Party claiming a massive victory over the Conservatives. According to the exit poll conducted by Ipsos UK for Sky News/BBC/ITV News, Labour is projected to secure an estimated 410 seats, giving them an overall majority of 170. This
Bitcoin’s price took a hit, dropping to around $57,000 apiece on Thursday, marking a two-month low in response to the U.S. Federal Reserve’s release of minutes from its June meeting. This drop in value was a substantial 5% decrease over a 24-hour period, falling below the $57,000 mark for the first time since May 1.
Private equity investors have traditionally taken a backseat in major U.S. sports leagues such as Major League Soccer, the National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball and the National Hockey League. However, one league that has stood out in terms of allowing private equity firms to take majority control of the economics is the National Women’s
In a surprising turn of events, Patrick Bertoletti emerged victorious in this year’s Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, dethroning the 16-time champion Joey Chestnut. The annual competition, held on July 4th, marked the end of an era as Bertoletti from Illinois devoured an impressive 58 hot dogs in just 10 minutes, claiming the coveted Mustard
The recent case of a Seattle-area plastic surgery provider accused of threatening patients over negative reviews and posting fake positive ones has shed light on the unethical practices that can occur within the cosmetic surgery industry. The lawsuit brought forth by Attorney General Bob Ferguson in December 2022 against Allure Esthetic and owner Javad Sajan,
Threads, the microblogging platform launched by Meta as an alternative to Twitter, has surpassed a significant milestone by crossing the 175 million user mark within just one year of its launch. This achievement highlights the platform’s growing popularity and success in the fiercely competitive social media landscape. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently shared that Threads