WASHINGTON — U.S. health officials on Friday endorsed the first blood test that can help diagnose Alzheimer’s and identify patients who may benefit from drugs that can modestly slow the memory-destroying disease. The test can aid doctors in determining whether a patient’s memory problems are due to Alzheimer’s or a number of other medical conditions that can cause cognitive … Read more
A federal judge in Texas struck down guidance from a government agency establishing protections against workplace harassment based on gender identity and sexual orientation. Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas on Thursday determined that the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission exceeded its statutory authority when the … Read more
No, Deal! Nothing like a beach day that drains your wallet — before you even hit the sand. The Borough of Deal, a desirable Jersey Shore destination known for golden beaches and coastal charm, has tourists and locals alike fuming over the sky-high cost of a seasonal beach pass. Beach bummer: Deal’s $200 summer pass has … Read more
Moody’s on Friday downgraded its credit rating of the United States by a notch to “Aa1” from “Aaa,” citing rising debt and interest “that are significantly higher than similarly rated sovereigns.” The rating agency had been the last among major ratings agencies to keep a top, triple-A rating for US sovereign debt, though it had lowered its … Read more
Meta reportedly allowed thousands of bogus ads to run on its platforms while refusing to crack down on alleged cases of fraud to avoid losing ad revenue, according to a bombshell report. The Facebook and Instagram parent accounted for nearly half of all scam complaints tied to Zelle transactions reported by JPMorgan Chase between mid-2023 … Read more
When a Tennessee mother of five received her college degree on May 9, she couldn’t see her family cheering in the audience – because she is completely blind. Even so, as Amanda Juetten, 47, crossed the stage to accept her degree – magna cum laude – from Tennessee Tech University, she was more certain than ever about … Read more
TikTok said it is launching a meditation feature on its platform for all teen users as it faces several lawsuits accusing it of harming children’s mental health with addictive features and dangerous content. The Meditation in Sleep Hours feature will be automatically switched on for all users under 18, the ByteDance-owned social media platform said … Read more
A public health alert has been issued for some ready-to-eat wraps amid concerns that the products may be contaminated with listeria. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) earlier this week issued the alert for Rachel’s Food Corp. chicken and bacon ranch wraps sold in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York. … Read more
The Federal Reserve plans to shrink its workforce by about 10% over the coming years, bringing the central bank in line with President Trump’s broader efforts to streamline the federal government, according to a memo that Fed Chairman Jerome Powell sent to staff on Friday. In the internal memo, a copy of which was seen by Reuters, Powell … Read more
Don’t get it twisted. While spider and varicose veins are a source of aesthetic ire for many, there are key, and potentially life-threatening, differences between the two conditions. “The difference between varicose veins and spider veins has to do with the size of the veins and symptoms,” cardiologist Dr. Randy Gould of Manhattan Cardiology told … Read more