Diagnostic dilemma: An 83-year-old man went to the hospital because of very itchy skin. It turned out he had a rare form of syphilis.

The patient: An 83-year-old man in BelgiumThe symptoms: The man sought medical attention at a hospital because the muscles on one side of his face had weakened suddenly, causing it to droop — a condition called unilateral peripheral facial-nerve palsy. He had also recently had a fever, which had since resolved.Tests run by the neurology department found the man had anemia, fatty liver disease and an enlarged spleen. Combined with his recent fever, these findings led the team to assume he had a viral infection. However, he tested negative for a variety of germs, including Epstein-Barr virus, which causes mono;…

Belgian goalkeeper felled by injury as backup blinks in tough loss to Spain

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Everyone expected the goalkeepers to decide Spain’s World Cup quarterfinal against Belgium. They did. Just not in the way anyone imagined. The marquee matchup for the World Cup quarterfinal showdown between Belgium and Spain featured two of the finest shot-stoppers of their generation. Belgium’s Thibaut Courtois arrived…

Despite knee injury, Shohei Ohtani hits leadoff home run in Dodgers’ loss

The final result paled in comparison to the night’s first swing. Shohei Ohtani’s ailing knee, it turns out, is still feeling plenty alright. Ohtani didn’t make his scheduled pitching start on Friday in the Dodgers’ 9-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, getting scratched from the mound before the game with…

US forces face close shave as Pete Hegseth steps up his war on beards

Things are getting hairy in the US military. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth was stunned to find during a recent visit to a US Navy ship that American forces had been flouting a new Pentagon grooming policy, CNN reported Friday. Hegseth issued a memo this past September restricting most service…

DHS probe finds Corey Lewandowski may have improperly awarded government contracts – could face criminal referral: report 

Former Special Government Employee Corey Lewandowski could be facing a criminal referral amid a federal watchdog’s investigation into Department of Homeland contracting during fired former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s tenure, according to a report.  The DHS Office of Inspector General’s (DHS OIG) has found evidence Lewandowski may have been involved…

Coke crushes rival Pepsi on Wall Street as pricey snacks sink stock

Coca-Cola is pounding Pepsi on Wall Street, riding a lean beverage strategy to near-record highs while its bloated rival chokes on a slumping snack business. Coke shares are nearly the highest ever since the Atlanta-based drinks giant entered the stock market over a century ago. Meanwhile, PepsiCo’s stock has tumbled…

Red Bulls, NYCFC set for major faceoff in US Open Cup

The stage is set for an extra edition of the Hudson River Derby in just a few weeks.  New York City FC and Red Bull New York will face one another in the Round of 16 in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on April 29 at Sports Illustrated Stadium,…

This Mets futility isn’t on Carlos Mendoza

Carlos Mendoza has the right temperament and will be a very good manager assuming he survives this very Met downturn.  He should keep his job because he has great potential and this start isn’t on him. The belief here is he also has strong support from his bosses (barring a…

Dodgers pitcher snares custom glove with Pokemon card implant

It’s going to be a bit easier for Will Klein to catch ’em all these days. The Dodgers pitcher revealed on Wednesday he recently netted a custom baseball mitt that features an actual Pokemon card implanted inside of it. Klein said the guys over at 44 Pro, who’ve created custom…

PepsiCo says lower snack prices are bringing customers back to brand

PepsiCo said Thursday its push to make snacks more affordable is bringing customers back, offering an early sign that consumers are starting to return after pulling back in recent years. The company reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results, with both revenue and profit rising. A notable change came in its North American…

Got allergies? Trendy drink could help you stop sneezing, says new study

Have sneezing fits finally met their matcha? With a particularly spicy allergy season brewing, people are looking for effective ways to control their symptoms. They might soon be swapping their visits to the pharmacist for stops at the neighborhood cafe. Matcha, the thousand-year-old grass-hued Japanese tea beloved by wellness influencers,…

Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings makes shock exit, sending shares tumbling

Netflix Chairman Reed Hastings is leaving the streaming service he co-founded 29 years ago as the company regains its footing after it lost its $72 billion deal for Warner Bros Discovery. In a letter to investors released on Thursday, Netflix said Hastings will not stand for re-election at its annual meeting in June and plans…

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