The -million ‘longevity fund’ that’s looking to ‘make death optional’

The yearning to cheat death has infused pop culture for ages, from “The Picture Of Dorian Gray” to “Death Becomes Her” to “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” But in recent years, finding the secret to longer life has transitioned from mythical fiction to actual science with the help of over $5 billion in investments from the likes of Peter Thiel, Jeff Bezos and Sam Altman.  This ultra-wealthy cohort is laser-focused on preventing aging at the molecular level, while others are funneling cash into battling more tangible age-related diseases like Parkinson’s.  And while you may have heard of Bezos-backed Altos…

Magic stun rusty-looking Pistons in Game 1 win for early series lead

DETROIT — Paolo Banchero had 23 points, nine rebounds and four assists to lead the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic to a 112-101 win over the top-seeded Detroit Pistons on Sunday night in Game 1 of their first-round series, extending the longest home playoff losing streak in NBA history. Detroit has dropped…

‘The Facts of Life’ Cast: Where Are They Now?

More than 40 years after its premiere, The Facts of Life is still giving Us something to talk about. The sitcom debuted on NBC in August 1979 as a spinoff of Diff’rent Strokes. The Facts of Life aired for nine seasons, becoming one of the longest-running sitcoms of the ’80s.…

Men swap plastic underwear for natural materials as concerns raised over hormone health

Men are swapping out their underwear over growing concerns about fertility and hormone health. The movement has been happening online, and some men are attempting to swap out their polyester shorts and undergarments for cotton, wool and other organic materials. They are avoiding synthetic fabrics over concerns about microplastics, “forever chemicals”…

Andrew McCutchen airs out Pirates grievances after fan-fest snub

Andrew McCutchen is presently unsigned for 2026, but the former NL MVP is still miffed that the Pirates did not invite him to their annual preseason fan fest. McCutchen, who has played 12 of his 17 MLB seasons in Pittsburgh over two stints, took to social media Saturday night to…

Airbus CEO warns of new risks after ‘significant’ from trade tensions

The head of Airbus has warned staff that the plane maker must be ready to adapt to unsettling new geopolitical risks after facing “significant” logistical and financial damage from US protectionism and US-China trade tensions last year. “The beginning of 2026 is marked by an unprecedented number of crises and by…

Why you’re actually more likely to get sick by going out in the cold

This brings new meaning to under the weather. With flu cases climbing this winter season rapidly and record low temps on the way, it’s easy to think the weather’s to blame. But modern research says the cause of the common cold is more nuanced in winter, and that frigid temperatures…

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