L.A.’s rebuilding nightmare: Only 4 permits issued after fire destroys 6,000 homes Only four rebuilding permits have been issued in Pacific Palisades three months after wildfires destroyed 6,000 structures, leaving residents in bureaucratic limbo. The city faced backlash for prioritizing demolishing a family’s treehouse over speeding up fire recovery efforts. Mayor Karen Bass seeks a…

Five people were wounded in a knife attack in Amsterdam’s busy tourist district near Dam Square. The suspect was quickly arrested with help from a bystander, but motives remain unclear. Eyewitnesses described panic as victims, including an elderly woman and child, were stabbed on a shopping street. Authorities have not confirmed if the attack was…

Understanding the role of genetics in certain brain diseases is empowering. For starters… There’s no single genetic cause for dementia, but being aware of a family history of Alzheimer’s disease and the possibility of genes that raise your risk for it can put you in control of your health journey. There are rare, hereditary causes…

Trump’s 25% auto tariffs: A bold move to strengthen U.S. manufacturing despite short-term challenges The proposed 25% tariffs aim to reduce reliance on foreign auto imports, incentivize domestic production and strengthen America’s industrial base by encouraging automakers to shift operations stateside. Japanese automakers, which export over 1.3 million vehicles annually to the U.S., may face…

There are tens of millions of people in the U.S. taking the cholesterol-lowering medications known as statins to prevent heart disease. This could be because the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force advises healthcare professionals to prescribe statins in patients ages 40 to 75 who have at least one risk factor for heart disease, such…

• North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently inspected and showcased advanced AI-equipped suicide drones and an early-warning aircraft. • These drones are designed for tactical attacks, equipped with artificial intelligence to target and destroy enemy forces. • The unveil marked the first public display of North Korea's airborne early-warning aircraft, signaling the regime's growing military…

Being a health writer, I have a good grasp of how our immune system works. I’ve written about it often, including how to know if your immune system isn’t working properly, how to slow immune system aging and how inflammation can turn your immune system harmful. And when it comes to the involvement of blood…

“Feel G.O.O.D. Gut Health Program” on BrightU: Dr. Basima Williams introduces the Feel-Good Plate Method In Episode 4 of "Feel G.O.O.D. Gut Health Program," Dr. Basima Williams shared a simple visual guide that divides meals into four sections: half non-starchy vegetables, palm-sized protein, fist-sized complex carbs and thumb-sized healthy fats — no strict measuring required. …

I’ve shared before how heart problems run in my family. It’s the main reason I pay close attention to my blood pressure. I take daily steps to keep my numbers where they should be — and one of those is exercise. I’ve read the research, and there’s no doubt that 30 minutes of aerobic exercise…

OpenAI is experiencing rapid revenue growth, with projected earnings of $12.7 billion in 2025, more than triple the estimated $3.7 billion in 2024. By 2026, revenue could reach $29.4 billion. Despite this growth, OpenAI is not yet profitable and anticipates achieving cash-flow positivity by 2029. OpenAI's success is driven by subscription-based services like ChatGPT Plus and…