People in the Mediterranean have always been known for their healthy eating habits, and it seems that even 4,000 years ago, ancient Syrians were no exception. A recent study has found that the diet of ancient Syrians closely resembled what we now know as the Mediterranean diet, which is celebrated for its numerous health benefits.
The recent snap presidential elections in Iran have revealed a tight race between a low-key moderate candidate and a protégé of Iran’s supreme leader. The moderate candidate, Massoud Pezeshkian, has garnered over 5.9 million votes, while his hardline challenger, former nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili, has received over 5.5 million votes. This neck-and-neck competition is reflective
The New Orleans Pelicans have made a significant move by adding guard Dejounte Murray from the Atlanta Hawks to bolster their backcourt. This move was reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and indicates a major shake-up for both teams. The Pelicans are sending forwards Larry Nance Jr. and E.J. Liddell, guard Dyson Daniels, a 2025 first-round
The search for British teenager Jay Slater, who disappeared almost two weeks ago in Tenerife, is set to begin today. The Civil Guard has called for a “massive search” and has requested the assistance of volunteer associations and individual volunteers experienced in navigating challenging terrain. The search will commence at 9 am in the village
The New York Times editorial board recently published a scathing article urging President Joe Biden to step down from the presidential election in light of his poor debate performance against Donald Trump. The editorial highlighted Biden’s struggles during the debate, stating that he appeared as the shadow of a great public servant, unable to effectively
NASA and Boeing have decided to further extend the stay of the first Starliner crewed flight, known as “Calypso,” without setting a definitive return date for the capsule. The elongated mission comes as Boeing and NASA aim to carry out additional testing on the spacecraft back on Earth. This article delves into the reasons behind
The recent parliamentary election in France has sparked concerns among investors, leading to a rise in the country’s risk premium. According to Citi, while the market has priced in the possibility of a benign outcome or gridlock, two potential scenarios have not been fully accounted for. The far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party and the left-wing
OpenAI recently introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) model that aims to catch mistakes in code generation made by GPT-4. This chatbot, named CriticGPT, was developed using the reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF) framework and is based on one of the GPT-4 models. The primary goal of this new model is to enhance the
The recent announcement by Attorney General Merrick Garland regarding the charges brought against nearly 200 individuals in connection with healthcare fraud schemes serves as a stark reminder of the pervasive nature of fraudulent activities in the industry. These schemes, amounting to over $2.7 billion in false claims, highlight the vulnerability of patients and the need
Republican lawmakers and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce were quick to praise the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the long-standing Chevron doctrine. For decades, the doctrine had given federal agencies the power to interpret laws when their language was unclear, leading to unelected government officials gaining more authority. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell emphasized that