Conservatives question huge spikes in Twitter followers after Elon Musk takeover

Conservatives question huge spikes in Twitter followers after Elon Musk takeover

Since Elon Musk’s takeover, prominent conservative figures have seen massive increases in Twitter followers – with many wondering if this reflected a sudden lifting of long-suspected shadowbans. Donald Trump Jr. led the way by questioning the giant spike, which saw him gain 87,296 new subscribers on Tuesday – and another 119,022 at the start of…

Alzheimer’s disease and daytime napping are linked in new research – Neuroscience News

Alzheimer’s disease and daytime napping are linked in new research – Neuroscience News

Summary: The study reveals a two-way link between daytime napping and cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers say that longer and more frequent naps were associated with worse cognition after one year, and that worse cognition was linked to longer and more frequent naps during the day. Source: Rush University Medical Center Could…

Alzheimer’s disease and daytime napping are linked in new research – Neuroscience News

Alzheimer’s disease and daytime napping are linked in new research – Neuroscience News

Summary: The study reveals a two-way link between daytime napping and cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers say that longer and more frequent naps were associated with worse cognition after one year, and that worse cognition was linked to longer and more frequent naps during the day. Source: Rush University Medical Center Could…

New Brain Stimulation Treatments Help Smokers Quit – Neuroscience News

New Brain Stimulation Treatments Help Smokers Quit – Neuroscience News

Summary: Noninvasive brain stimulation can improve smoking abstinence rates for 3-6 months after quitting smoking. Source: Society for the Study of Addiction A new systematic review published by the scientific journal Addiction found that noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS) can improve smoking abstinence rates 3–6 months after quitting, compared to sham brain stimulation. In recent years,…

When it comes to preventing Alzheimer’s disease, women and men are not created equal – Neuroscience News

When it comes to preventing Alzheimer’s disease, women and men are not created equal – Neuroscience News

Summary: A new study describes and defines gender differences in outcomes of tailored clinical interventions in Alzheimer’s disease. Source: FAU After age, the most important risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is gender – two-thirds of AD patients are women. In fact, even when taking into account sex-related mortality rates, age at death and differences…

Bauer is suing the woman who accused him of assault

Bauer is suing the woman who accused him of assault

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer filed a lawsuit Monday against the San Diego woman who accused him of sexual assault, alleging defamation and tortious interference while seeking unspecified monetary and punitive damages. In the lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Bauer’s attorneys say the woman “fabricated sexual…

Rohit laments hitters’ ‘irresponsible shooting’, urges them to take ‘more responsibility’

Rohit laments hitters’ ‘irresponsible shooting’, urges them to take ‘more responsibility’

Many theories have linked the Mumbai Indians’ disastrous start to the season to their mega betting strategy, especially the one surrounding Jofra Archer. The consensus was that “Archer spending” could put Mumbai in a position of dominance for 2023 and beyond, but for IPL 2022 bowling ended up becoming overly dependent on Jasprit Bumrah for…

WSJ News Exclusive |  Twitter is reviewing Elon Musk’s offer and may be more receptive to a deal

WSJ News Exclusive | Twitter is reviewing Elon Musk’s offer and may be more receptive to a deal

Twitter Inc. TWTR 3.93% is revisiting Elon Musk’s $43 billion takeover bid after the billionaire funded the offer, a sign the social media company may be more receptive to a deal. Twitter was expected to reject the offer, which Mr Musk made earlier this month without saying how he would pay for it. But after…

An animal rights protester wearing a referee jersey storms the court during an NBA playoff game in Minnesota

An animal rights protester wearing a referee jersey storms the court during an NBA playoff game in Minnesota

An animal rights protester wearing an NBA referee jersey charged onto the court at a playoff game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves – the third protest in the series in the past 10 days. Sacha Zemmel of St. Louis jumped over the seats on the side of the field where Timberwolves owner Glen…