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A quarter-size device that tracks the rise and fall of sugar in your blood is the latest source of hope — and hype — in the growing buzz around wearable health technology.Continuous glucose monitors, small patches that provide 24-hour insight into concentrations of sugar in the blood, could be a tool for Americans to “take control over their own health,” Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently told federal lawmakers. “They can take responsibility,” Kennedy said. “They can begin to make good judgments about their diet, about their physical activity, about the way they live their lives.”The devices have lifesaving…
Facebook Tweet Email Link Chia seeds, goji berries, strawberries and raspberries: A TikTok user going by the name “impamibaby” is filling her pretty wooden breakfast bowl with fiber-rich foods and filming it, inspiring her audience to eat more of the nutrient she says has made her bloating disappear. She’s “#fibermaxxing” — the practice of eating meals that help people meet or exceed their daily fiber intake recommendations in the name of improving their gut health, losing weight and more. Videos with the tag have garnered tens of millions of views and likes. They generally feature people making and eating meals…
by Ken Shapiro Last updated: 8:00 AM ET, Fri July 25, 2025 Hawaii offers a wide range of experiences and activities that cater to every type of traveler. But for many years, the one item missing from the visitor menu was world-class live entertainment, beyond luaus and a few cultural attractions. That has been changing with the increase in music venues, and now there is an original, live Cirque du Soleil show. Called “Auana,” the 80-minute show opened in its own 784-seat theater at Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel late last year and was an instant hit with visitors. “Auana” draws on…
U.S. insurance giant Allianz Life has confirmed to TechCrunch that hackers stole the personal information of the “majority” of its customers, financial professionals, and employees during a mid-July data breach. When reached by TechCrunch, Allianz Life spokesperson Brett Weinberg confirmed the breach. “On July 16, 2025, a malicious threat actor gained access to a third-party, cloud-based CRM system used by Allianz Life,” referring to a customer relationship management (CRM) database containing information on its customers. “The threat actor was able to obtain personally identifiable data related to the majority of Allianz Life’s customers, financial professionals, and select Allianz Life employees,…
Facebook Tweet Email Link Madrid Reuters — At least 54 children and about 30 adults swam from Morocco to Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta in rough seas and fog, Spanish television reported on Saturday. Video footage on Spanish television channel RTVE showed Civil Guard launches making repeated rescue attempts to bring some of the swimmers to safety, while others swam across to the enclave. The children, who were mostly Moroccan, were taken to temporary centers in Ceuta, where authorities called for help from the central government in dealing with the latest arrivals. “Don’t leave us alone. This is a…
GM’s EVs have been on a roll lately. After selling just the Chevy Bolt for years, a wave of new models — now up to 17 fully electrified vehicles — has pushed the automaker into second place in the U.S. behind Tesla. How did it get there? With a little help from a Tesla veteran. GM board member Jon McNeil was president of Tesla during the development and introduction of the Model 3, a crucial period of the company’s growth. One of the things he credits for Tesla’s success is how Elon Musk ran product meetings. “No slides was our…
BEIRUT (AP) — Ziad Rahbani, a visionary Lebanese composer, playwright, pianist and political provocateur, died on Saturday, at the age of 69, according to the state-run National News Agency.The death was confirmed by a person close to Rahbani who spoke on condition of anonymity. The cause of death was not immediately clear.Born in 1956 in Antelias, near Beirut, Ziad was the eldest son of legendary Lebanese singer Fayrouz and late composer Assi Rahbani, one half of the famed Rahbani Brothers. From a young age, he showed signs of prodigious talent, composing his first musical work at just 17 years old.…
Attention travel industry: Are you a travel advisor crafting unforgettable experiences for your clients? Or a travel supplier innovating the way we explore the world?We are thrilled to announce applications are now open for the 2025 TravelPulse 40 Under 40! This prestigious program recognizes and celebrates the rising stars who are shaping the future of travel.20 travel advisors and 20 travel suppliers under the age of 40 will be selected by the team at TravelPulse. Applications will close August 29, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET. The 40 Under 40 Class of 2025 will be announced in late October. Why Apply?Get Noticed: Be recognized as…
A marquee featuring “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” is seen outside the Ed Sullivan Theater, where Colbert’s show is produced, in New York City on July 18, 2025. Angela Weiss | AFP | Getty ImagesThere are two schools of thought around CBS’ decision to end “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.”The first says the cancellation is a one-off exit from the storied time slot — that Paramount was trying to push through the red tape to finally merge with Skydance Media, a deal that was approved by the Federal Communications Commission Thursday after more than a year in limbo.The…
Two years after securing $1 billion in commitments from over 20 countries, the NATO Innovation Fund (NIF) is entering a new chapter, marked by the arrival of two new partners and the departure of a founding team partner. In a context of increased military spending across NATO members, investment in dual-use technology has skyrocketed since the initiative was first announced in 2021. Once a no-go zone for institutional investors, defense and resilience tech last year reached an all-time high of 10% of all VC funding in Europe, where nearly all of NIF’s backers are located. This boom should have given…