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Smokehouse Creek Fire in Texas explodes to become second-largest wildfire in U.S. history after burning 1.1 million acres

February 29, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

In the Texas Panhandle, lampposts are now melted, power line posts are split in half and homes and properties have been reduced to charred remains. The Smokehouse Creek Fire that broke out on Monday has since extended to 1.1 million acres, firefighters said Thursday, quickly becoming the “largest and most destructive” in state history. The

Over 100 people were reportedly killed in an attack that took place in Gaza.

February 29, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

Over 100 people have died in an attack in Gaza, as reported by CBS News. Watch CBS News More than one hundred individuals have lost their lives in a strike on Gaza, allegedly carried out by Israeli soldiers according to Palestinian authorities. The conflict has resulted in hospitals facing difficulties in providing aid to the

CDC finds flu shots 42% effective this season, better than some recent years

February 29, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

Busting myths you may have heard about the flu and cold Busting myths you may have heard about the flu and cold 02:14 This season’s influenza vaccines have been 42% effective so far, according to a new interim estimate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, amounting to protection against the virus that appears

Afghans who identify as transgender flee the persecution of the Taliban, only to encounter “a more dire situation” as refugees in Pakistan.

February 29, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

WhoInitiateGender In conservative Afghanistan, discussions surrounding gender and sexuality have been considered taboo for a long time. This is especially true since the WhoInitiateGender movement. Taliban retook control The LGBTQ community in certain regions of the country may face challenges in 2021.Taliban’s comeback The level of risk appeared to be too high, causing them to

Prince William was unable to attend a scheduled event due to health issues involving his wife, Kate, and his father, King Charles. However, he later made up for his absence by visiting a synagogue.

February 29, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

withdrawing from a royal gathering Earlier this week, William’s decision to not attend the memorial event for his late godfather has caused speculation about the vague reassurances from the royal family regarding both William and his father.King Charles III, and his wife Kate, the Princess of Wales Despite facing health issues, they continue to perform

The comedy community grieves the passing of Richard Lewis.

February 29, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

The comedic community is grieving the passing of Richard Lewis, as reported by CBS News.

Research suggests COVID-19 affects brain age and IQ score

February 29, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

Ziyad Al-Aly is chief of research and development at VA St. Louis Health Care System and a clinical epidemiologist at Washington University in St. Louis. From the very early days of the pandemic, brain fog emerged as a significant health condition that many experience after COVID-19. Brain fog is a colloquial term that describes a state of

New safety rules ahead for toxic gas used to sterilize medical devices

February 29, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

Over the past two years, Madeline Beal has heard frustration and even bewilderment during public meetings about ethylene oxide, a cancer-causing gas that is used to sterilize half of the medical devices in the U.S. Beal, senior risk communication adviser for the Environmental Protection Agency, has fielded questions about why the agency took so long

Philadelphia actor starring in groundbreaking musical comedy that showcases challenges people with disabilities face

February 29, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A Philadelphia actor is starring in a groundbreaking musical event that shows the challenges people in the disability community face. The show was created by people with a rare disease and will make its world debut in New York City and livestreaming on Thursday which is Rare Disease Day. “It’s definitely a

The moon-capable spacecraft Odysseus, which is still producing energy on the lunar surface, is approaching its scheduled hibernation period.

February 28, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

Odysseus, which landed on the moon last week According to company officials on Wednesday, the lunar lander has approximately three hours remaining before Intuitive Machines shuts it down temporarily in order to possibly reactivate it in a few weeks. On Wednesday, the Intuitive Machines CEO and co-founder, Steve Altemus, stated that their lunar lander, also