Novel zoonotic cases of Plasmodium simium from São Paulo with a reference genome of the Brazilian strain
New P. simium sequence data and reference genome Twelve P. simium isolates from the São Paulo region (2013–2020) underwent Illumina sequencing. The average coverage of P. simium isolates (mapped to PvP01) in the core nuclear genome was 11.0-fold (range: 5.9- to 23.7-fold) and in the mitochondria was 24.2-fold (range: 1.5- to 42.8-fold) (Table S1). Three […]
Trump says Warsh and Hassett are his top contenders for Fed chair
The Big Money Show weighs in on President Trump revealing that he knows who his pick for the Federal Reserve chair is and the anticipated rate decision. President Donald Trump said Friday that he is focusing on two candidates to chair the Federal Reserve next year, with former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh and National Economic Council […]
Nationals, Josiah Gray Avoid Arbitration
The Nationals announced that they have signed a one-year deal with right-hander Josiah Gray to avoid arbitration. Gray will make $1.35MM in 2026, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. That’s the same salary Gray made in 2025 while recovering from elbow surgery. Gray will celebrate his 28th birthday in a little over a week. Once a […]
Will forward play in Liverpool vs Brighton?
Mohamed Salah has returned to Liverpool’s squad for their Premier League home match against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday. Four-time top-flight golden boot winner was excluded from the trip to Inter in the Champions League on Tuesday after claiming that he had been “thrown under the bus” during the Reds’ prolonged slump in form, […]
Descartes Kickstarted One Of History’s Most Stubborn Pseudoscientific Theories – The Pineal Gland As “The Seat Of The Soul”
Smack bang in the middle of your brain sits a tiny structure called the pineal gland, which has puzzled neuroscientists and philosophers for centuries. Among those to speculate on the role of this little blob was one René Descartes, whose suggestion that the soul sits within it kickstarted one of the most stubborn pseudoscientific theories […]
Sherrone Moore Released From Jail, Posts $25,000 Bond
Sherrone Moore Out of Jail After Posting Bond Published December 12, 2025 1:07 PM PST Sherrone Moore is a free man — the former Michigan Wolverines head coach is out of jail two days after getting fired and arrested. The 39-year-old seemingly evaded cameras leaving the Washtenaw County Jail on Friday … ’cause the media […]
WSJ: Trump leaning toward Kevin Warsh or Kevin Hassett to lead the Fed
In an exclusive interview with The Wall Street Journal, President Trump revealed he is leaning toward nominating either former Fed governor Kevin Warsh or National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett as the next Federal Reserve Chairman. Trump emphasized that his choice must be willing to lower interest rates and consult with him on monetary policy. […]
Chandler, Arizona, city council unanimously votes against AI data center
Cheers broke out as Chandler, Arizona, city councilmembers voted Thursday against approving a massive data center project. The Chandler, Arizona, city council voted unanimously Thursday against clearing the way for construction of an AI data center. Cheers and applause erupted after the unanimous vote outcome was announced. Ahead of the vote, multiple people delivered remarks […]
Red Sox Showing Interest In Willson Contreras
After missing out on both Pete Alonso and Kyle Schwarber, the Red Sox continue to pursue upgrades for their lineup. One target they’re recently looked into, according to MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo, is Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras. Of course, the Red Sox and Cardinals already completed one trade sending a notable veteran to Boston; right-hander […]
Which Teams He Could Prefer
Trade rumors around Giannis Antetokounmpo have intensified as the Bucks struggle early in the 2025–26 season. With the trade deadline approaching on February 5, multiple league insiders report that Giannis has a clear set of preferred markets if Milwaukee explores major offers. New York remains at the top of that list, while Miami sits close […]
