Oatmeal lowers cholesterol and protects cardiovascular health largely due to gut microbes processing oat polyphenols into compounds that interfere with the body’s own cholesterol production, according to Dr. Wang Szu-heng from Hengxin Rehabilitation Clinic. While soluble fiber beta-glucan remains the primary driver of the grain’s lipid-lowering effects, recent medical findings show that human gut bacteria … Read more
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark is prioritizing the conference’s global expansion and long-term financial stability over addressing specific past gambling controversies involving student-athletes. As the league navigates a shifting collegiate sports landscape, Yormark is actively exploring a 24-team College Football Playoff model and international exhibition games to maintain the conference’s competitive relevance against the SEC … Read more
President Donald Trump’s 2025 financial disclosure, released Tuesday, reports over $1 billion in income driven largely by cryptocurrency ventures and real estate holdings. According to the federal filing, the president’s portfolio includes $515 million from World Liberty Financial token sales and $636 million from CIC Digital, a holding company managing his memecoins and digital trading … Read more
Intensive care physician Dr. Huang Xuan warns that “iron fist” discipline—using high pressure, fear, or physical violence—can cause permanent neurological damage in children. According to Dr. Huang, chronic stress from such methods reduces prefrontal cortex volume and overactivates the amygdala, leading to lifelong issues with impulse control and emotional regulation. The debate over disciplinary methods … Read more
The West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts issued a 36-month protection order for an infant named Danny, placing him under the care of the Social Welfare Department. This ruling followed a multidisciplinary assessment that concluded the boy’s parents, Tsang and Kwan, had neglected the child by failing to provide standard newborn medical checkups and vaccinations. Why did … Read more
Hong Kong police arrested a 29-year-old woman, identified by local media as adult video actress Erena So Hoi-lam, on Thursday in Sham Shui Po on suspicion of promoting or facilitating illegal bookmaking. According to the Kowloon West Regional Crime Unit, the arrest follows an investigation into offshore gambling syndicates recruiting online influencers to market unauthorized … Read more
North American stock markets closed lower on June 17, 2026, as investors reacted to a hawkish shift in U.S. Federal Reserve policy. The S&P/TSX composite index fell 264.47 points to 35,125.11, while the Dow Jones industrial average dropped 507.12 points to 51,492.55. Markets are recalibrating after the Fed signaled that interest rates may remain higher … Read more
Morocco has secured up to €250 million in financing from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to modernize the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) infrastructure through 2030. This initiative prioritizes reducing water loss and improving energy efficiency to combat chronic drought and rising demand, according to the EBRD. How does … Read more
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Mindanao has triggered significant coastal uplift, pushing the seabed up by as much as 2 meters and extending shorelines by up to 200 meters. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), the movement of the Cotabato trench caused these geological shifts, resulting in at least … Read more
Researchers at Yonsei University have developed smart contact lenses that increase serotonin levels by 47% through 30 minutes of daily use. According to a study published in Cell Reports Physical Science, the lenses use electrical signals delivered through the retina to stimulate the brain’s emotional centers, providing a non-invasive, drug-free method to treat depression. How … Read more