Things Worth Noting
Fluoroquinolones like Ciprofloxacin (Cipro), Levofloxacin (Levaquin), Gemifloxacin (Factive), Moxifloxacin (Avelox), Norfloxacin (Noroxin), and Ofloxacin (Floxin) are powerful antibiotics used for serious bacterial infections, but they carry severe risks. They can cause tendon rupture (especially Achilles), permanent nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy), mental health issues like anxiety, psychosis, and suicide risk, plus life-threatening aortic aneurysm or dissection. […]
Jack Schlossberg, 32-year-old grandson of President John F. Kennedy, announced his 2026 Democratic run for Congress in New York’s 12th District, covering Manhattan’s Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Central Park, and Union Square. The Yale and Harvard Law graduate, son of Caroline Kennedy, steps in as Rep. Jerry Nadler retires. Schlossberg calls democracy in […]
Protect sensitive letters without a shredder using simple home methods. Manual tearing or scissors work fast—cut into tiny strips, then cross-cut. Crinkle paper first to make it easier. For full destruction, soak in water 24+ hours, add diluted bleach if needed, then blend into pulp. Compost the mush or trash it. Burn safely outdoors in […]
Cleto Escobedo III (1966–2025) was a talented saxophonist and bandleader best known for leading Cleto and the Cletones on Jimmy Kimmel Live! since 2003. Born in Las Vegas, he grew up playing music under his father’s guidance and formed a lifelong friendship with Jimmy Kimmel at age nine. A skilled musician in jazz, funk, and […]
Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) is a Mexican holiday honoring deceased loved ones with joy, not mourning. Celebrated November 1–2, it blends Aztec and Maya traditions with Catholic All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days. Families build ofrendas—altars with photos, pan de muerto, cempasúchil marigolds, sugar skulls (calaveras), and favorite foods like tamales […]
Henry Kissinger (1923–2023) was a German-born U.S. diplomat and statesman who shaped Cold War foreign policy as National Security Advisor (1969–1975) and Secretary of State (1973–1977) under Nixon and Ford. A Jewish refugee from Nazi Germany, he served in World War II, earned a Harvard PhD, and rose through academia before entering government. Known for […]
Valve has revived the Steam Machine, a compact console launching in early 2026 that delivers 4K gaming at 60 FPS using AMD Zen 4 CPU, RDNA3 GPU, 16GB RAM, and FSR upscaling—over six times more powerful than the Steam Deck. Running SteamOS on Linux with Windows install option, it offers full Steam library access via […]
In 2025, about 200-300 million people worldwide take antidepressants for depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders. These drugs, like SSRIs and SNRIs, balance brain chemicals to ease symptoms. Depression affects 332 million adults, anxiety over 300 million, but treatment gaps leave 75% in low-income countries without help. High-income nations see 7.2% usage, led by Iceland, […]
In the rugged landscapes of Southwest China, a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities inherent in ambitious infrastructure projects unfolded on November 11, 2025. The Hongqi Bridge, a 758-metre structure spanning a deep gorge in Sichuan Province, suffered a dramatic partial collapse, sending concrete slabs tumbling into the mountainside below amid a massive dust plume. This […]
AI is transforming healthcare by using machine learning and deep learning on big data from genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics to speed up drug discovery, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. Tools like AlphaFold predict protein structures for in silico testing, while generative AI designs new molecules and repurposes drugs for diseases like IPF and rare conditions. AI-driven […]