After decades in business, Rite Aid closing all its stores marks the end of one of America’s most familiar pharmacy chains. The company confirmed that every location has now shut its doors for good. After years of financial strain, lawsuits, and heavy debts, the brand that once served millions of Americans has finally vanished from...
Managing pain in seniors often requires the use of certain painkillers. However, many of these medications often present a range of negative side effects. While many of these risks are known, new ones are still being discovered regularly through various studies, such as the link between painkillers and heart health. A new study has indicated...
The U.S. Treasury has stirred up a storm after confirming early plans for a Trump Silver Dollar to mark America’s 250th anniversary in 2026. It is supposed to celebrate the country’s semiquincentennial, but it is already dividing people everywhere. Some call it patriotic, others think it is strange, even a little political. Either way, everyone...
Researchers have discovered that glaciers across the United States, Switzerland and Canada are melting at astonishing rates. This is far faster than scientists previously projected. Glaciers in western Canada, the mainland United States, and Switzerland just had their worst year and worst 4-year period on record for ice loss. This rapid ice melt has severe...
What comes to mind when you think of the Sahara Desert? Today, the Sahara is a harsh environment where survival can be extremely challenging. However, it was not always this way, and once it was flourishing with life, including ancient human populations, such as the Takarkori. Recently, two 7,000-year-old Takarkori mummies were found to be...
Even if it might seem like humanity is losing itself, some stories rejuvenate our faith in it. In 2018, more than a dozen truck drivers sprung into action in a seemingly random act of kindness. It was the dead of night too – 1 A.M. The cause was a police distress call. But what could...
Back in 2014, four students from North Carolina State University made headlines around the world due to their intriguing new concept. Their idea was a nail polish that changed color if you dipped a fingernail into a drink that had been spiked. Named “Undercover Colors”, this would be a discreet way for a woman to...
The talented young skating prodigy, Matilda Ferrari, grew up in Giustino, a small town in the Val Rendena region of Northern Italy. In this valley region, winter sports play a large role in daily life for the locals. Ferrari had her sights set on participating in the Winter Olympics and trained daily at the Pinzolo...
The thought of death alone is riddled with anxieties, especially pertaining to what happens after we die. Many people across the globe subscribe to some form of spiritual belief system to deal with the anxieties of death. Various faiths have different rites and rituals that are practised when someone passes away. Most turn to faith...
Experiencing persistent itching on or around your breasts can be annoying, uncomfortable, and, for many, a source of anxiety. While it is understandable to worry about serious health issues like breast cancer, it is important to know that in the vast majority of cases, an itchy breast or nipple is due to a completely benign...
In 2025, it is projected that there will be around 2,041,910 new cancer cases and 618,120 cancer deaths in the United States alone. Researchers have spent decades trying to learn how to fight the various types of cancer. However, they are now working on a universal cancer vaccine that could one day be available off...
A memecoin called 120 Hours was launched on the Solana platform, Pump.fun, by a terminally ill developer. The developer claimed to be dying and launched the memecoin to help his family after his passing, which was to be in 120 hours. However, as the coin hit a $534k peak, the developer immediately pulled the plug....
