Day: November 21, 2023

Hidden belly fat could signal Alzheimer’s disease risk 15 years before symptoms show up, study finds

8:07 pm November 21, 2023

Even if you can’t see it, fat buried deep within the belly can increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. That’s according to research released by the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) on Monday. Visceral fat, which surrounds the internal organs in the belly, has been linked to brain changes that could point to future […]

New Hampshire man dies a secret multimillionaire, leaves $3.8M to his small town

8:00 pm November 21, 2023

An unassuming man living in a New Hampshire mobile home has been discovered to be a secret millionaire after he passed away in June. Geoffrey Holt, who died aged 82 this summer, amassed close to $4 million and left it to his local community in Hinsdale. “I don’t think anyone had any idea that he […]

3 dead, 17 injured in Liberia after vehicle rams into victory celebration for president-elect

8:00 pm November 21, 2023

A speeding vehicle rammed into jubilant supporters of President-elect Joseph Boakai at a victory celebration, killing at least three people and injuring at least 17 others, authorities said Tuesday. OPPOSITION CANDIDATE OFFICIALLY DECLARED LIBERIA’S PRESIDENT-ELECT AFTER INCUMBENT CONCEDES Police made an arrest following the crash late Monday but withheld the name of the suspect pending […]

National Geographic releases its ‘Pictures of the Year’: See 12 of the jaw-dropping shots

7:53 pm November 21, 2023

The year 2023 was full of colorful advenures and moments all around the globe. National Geographic’s photographers captured many of them on camera, submitting their best photos for consideration in NatGeo’s “Pictures of the Year.” Of the more than two million photos submitted by 165 photographers on assignment across the world, 29 shots were chosen […]

Padres name Mike Shildt as their next manager

7:18 pm November 21, 2023

The San Diego Padres hired former St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Shildt to fill their own position, the team announced on Tuesday. Shildt spent more than three years as the Cardinals’ skipper. The two parted ways after the 2021 season following St. Louis’ 90-win year. He guided the team to two 90-win seasons as the […]