Health

Alcohol-related liver transplants on the rise among young adults, doctor says

Feb. 10, 2025

AURORA, Colorado. – A growing number of young Americans are drinking their way onto the organ transplant list — particularly women. Alcohol is the top cause of liver disease, according to the National Institutes of Health. Dr. James Burton, a liver transplant expert in Colorado, said this is a new and alarming shift. A decade ago, it was mostly men in their 50s and 60s who needed liver transplants, he noted.

Health

MAHA, RFK Jr. confirmation put childhood vaccines in spotlight: MMR fact vs fiction

Feb. 10, 2025

Amid Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s push to improve healthcare as part of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, there is a growing focus on vaccine transparency. One of the most common childhood inoculations — the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine — has been a requirement for school attendance since its development in the 1970s. Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier answered some frequently asked questions regarding the vaccine in a video for Fox News Digital. (See the video at the top of the article.)

Business

Musk-led group of investors submit unsolicited bid of $97.4B to take over OpenAI: report

Feb. 10, 2025

A group of investors led by billionaire Elon Musk has offered $97.4 billion to take control of OpenAI, fueling his feud with Sam Altman over ChatGPT, which is behind the artificial intelligence (AI) company, according to reports. The Wall Street Journal reported that Marc Toberoff, Musk’s attorney, said he submitted a bid on Monday to the board of directors at OpenAI. While the offer was unsolicited, it could interfere with Altman’s plans for the future of OpenAI, which included turning it into a profitable company. He also reportedly planned to spend up to $500 billion on infrastructure to support AI through Stargate, a joint venture Altman is part of.

Business

AI will help lower prices, but could be used by authoritarian governments, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says

Feb. 10, 2025

"Although some industries will change very little, scientific progress will likely be much faster than it is today; this impact of AGI may surpass everything else," he noted. Altman suggested that while prices for many goods will decrease, some things, such as land, could see significant price increases. "The price of many goods will eventually fall dramatically (right now, the cost of intelligence and the cost of energy constrain a lot of things), and the price of luxury goods and a few inherently limited resources like land may rise even more dramatically," he wrote.

Business

Boeing warns of hundreds of layoffs amid NASA’s Artemis program delays

Feb. 10, 2025

Boeing on Saturday warned employees involved in its Space Launch System moon rocket program that it expected to lay off around 400 people. The news comes amid delays and rising costs for NASA’s Artemis program, which was established during President Trump’s first term, and aims to send astronauts back to the moon. Its budget is expected to be around $93 billion through the end of the year.

Sports

Trump reacts to athletes emulating his dance moves

Feb. 09, 2025

One major trend that sparked in the sports world ahead of the 2024 presidential election was athletes emulating President Donald Trump’s dance moves during a game or match. San Francisco 49ers star Nick Bosa did the Trump dance and followed it up by showing off his "Make America Great Again" hat after a win during the season. In the Octagon, UFC star Jon Jones hit the Trump dance in front of the president after winning a fight.

Weather

Back-to-back storm systems bring heavy snow and arctic temperatures to northern U.S.

Feb. 09, 2025

Two more storm systems are expected to hit the northern United States in succession this week, just as a different bout of severe weather across the Northeast begins to slow down. The first of the upcoming systems will start from the Plains on Monday, creating snow in the north and heavy rains in the south. The heaviest snow is expected to hit Kansas, with a potential of 2 to 5 inches across the state.

Entertainment

After a nationwide search for Mr. Right, USA TODAY reporter Erin Jensen picks the winner from her top three choices for a Valentine's date in NYC.

Feb. 09, 2025

USA TODAY Taylor Swift reporter Bryan West asks fans outside of Caesars Superdome in New Orleans about Taylor Swift and the NFL championship game.

Sports

Liverpool stunned by second-tier Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup

Feb. 09, 2025

Liverpool suffered a shock 1-0 defeat against Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup on Sunday, a blemish on the club’s otherwise excellent season so far. The fourth-round defeat ends Liverpool’s hopes of winning an unprecedented quadruple this year in surprising fashion. Plymouth is currently bottom of the Championship, the second tier of English soccer, and was a huge underdog against the Premier League leader. But the Reds, who rested several key players, were well below their best at Home Park, and Ryan Hardie’s second-half penalty was enough for Plymouth to secure a famous win.

Science & Tech

Never lose cell service again with this space-age satellite tech

Feb. 09, 2025

Imagine never being without a cell signal again, anywhere, any time on the planet. That's exactly what AST SpaceMobile is working to achieve. Founded in the heart of Texas in 2017, this innovative company is developing the world's first global cellular broadband network that can connect directly to your everyday smartphone, no special equipment required. Its mission? To ensure that no matter where you are around the globe – from remote mountain ranges to isolated islands – you'll never be out of touch again.