He suddenly couldn’t speak in space. NASA astronaut says his medical scare remains a mystery

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The astronaut who prompted NASA’s first medical evacuation earlier this year said Friday that doctors still don’t know why he suddenly fell sick at the International Space Station. Four-time space flier Mike Fincke said he was eating dinner on Jan. 7 after prepping for a spacewalk the next day when it happened. He … Read more

Studies test whether gene-editing can fix high cholesterol

OHIO — Scientists are testing an entirely new way to fight heart disease: a gene-editing treatment that might offer a one-time fix for high cholesterol. What You Need To Know It’s very early stage research, tried in only a few dozen people so far Millions take cholesterol-lowering medicines such as statins, the cornerstone of treatment Whether … Read more

Iran Announces Official Death Toll of 3,117, Severely Lower Than Independent Estimates of Over 4,900 Amid Nationwide Protest Crackdown

Archyde Breaking: iran releases official toll as protests enter weeks of unrest Table of Contents 1. Breaking: iran releases official toll as protests enter weeks of unrest 2. What the numbers… You can read the full story here: Iran Announces Official Death Toll of 3,117, Severely Lower Than Independent Estimates of Over 4,900 Amid Nationwide … Read more

Judge Blocks Trump’s DEI K-12 School Ban

Archyde Federal Judges Halt Trump Administration’s Anti-DEI Push in Schools Double blow to Education Department’s attempt to curtail diversity,equity,adn inclusion initiatives. April 18,2025 CONCORD,N.H. — In a important setback for the Trump administration’s education policies, two federal judges on Thursday issued rulings that temporarily blocked directives aimed at curtailing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs … Read more

Times Editorial Criticized: Impact Analyzed

Archyde Sarah Palin Defamation Trial Resumes: Former Governor Claims NYT Editorial ‘Kicked the Oomph’ Out of Her NEW YORK (archyde.com) — Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin testified Monday in Manhattan federal court,claiming a 2017 New York Times editorial about gun control was devastating and “kicked the oomph” out of her. The former Republican vice-presidential candidate … Read more

Pope Francis sits upright in an armchair

ROME — Pope Francis was sitting upright and receiving therapy for double pneumonia Wednesday, the Vatican said, as Argentines, Romans and others kept up the steady stream of prayers for his recovery. Francis remained in critical condition but the Holy See machinery ground on, with the announcement of new bishops and a new church fundraising … Read more

Trump Supports Musk Amid Federal Workforce Turbulence from Demands and Threats

Archyde Trump Endorses Musk’s Federal Workforce Accountability Initiative Table of Contents 1. Trump Endorses Musk’s Federal Workforce Accountability Initiative 2. Trump’s Stance on Federal Employee Productivity 3. Legal Challenges and Union Response 4. White House Defends the Initiative 5. dissent Within the Administration 6. Musk’s Response and OPM’s Actions 7. Agency Resistance and Legal Concerns … Read more

The Sports Report: With Doncic out, LeBron and Reaves lead Lakers to victory

Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.’s teams in the daily Sports Report newsletter. Enter email address Sign Me Up You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. From Dan Woike: The Lakers are looking for answers … Read more