Day: October 21, 2024

Rise of the superbaby? US startup offers genetic IQ screening for wealthy elite: report

7:11 am October 21, 2024

A U.S. startup company is reportedly offering wealthy couples the chance to screen their embryos for IQ and other favorable genetic traits, which has raised ethical concerns. Heliospect Genomics is charging up to $50,000 to test 100 embryos and claims their technology can help couples undergoing IVF pick children with IQ scores six points higher […]

Flesh-eating bacteria cases in Florida rise after back-to-back hurricanes

6:41 am October 21, 2024

The Florida Department of Health issued a warning to residents and visitors to avoid floodwaters as cases of flesh-eating bacteria continue to rise in the wake of back-to-back hurricanes that ravished the Gulf Coast. In a press release, officials said there is an increased risk of Vibrio bacterial infections like Vibrio vulnificus, which can be […]

Divers recover ‘unique’ alcohol bottles from the 1700s near Florida

6:35 am October 21, 2024

Florida officials recently announced the discovery of two 18th-century “onion glasses” found in waters outside of the Sunshine State. The Florida Division of Historical Resources announced the find on Oct. 8 in a social media statement about the bottles’ recent restoration. In a Facebook post, the department shared old pictures of the barnacle-covered bottles, and […]

Pelosi reportedly not ‘happy that the only bloody fingerprints on the knife’ to oust Biden were hers

6:30 am October 21, 2024

Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., was the “key figure” in the movement to remove President Biden from the presidential ticket, according to an upcoming book. New York Times contributing opinion writer Jonathan Alter’s new book, “American Reckoning: Inside Trump’s Trial—and My Own,” which will release on Tuesday, features details regarding efforts to oust Biden following his […]

Chiefs remain NFL’s only undefeated team after taking down 49ers in Super Bowl rematch

6:04 am October 21, 2024

Overtime wasn’t needed for the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers to determine a victor this time around, as the Super Bowl rematch resulted in Patrick Mahomes & Co. winning again on Sunday. With the 28-18 final on the road, the Chiefs are the NFL’s only remaining undefeated team after the Minnesota Vikings lost […]