Author: Nicole Roney

Law Enforcement Clears Pro-Palestinian Protest Encampments on College Campuses Law enforcement at UCLA dispersed a gathering of over a thousand people showing support for a pro-Palestinian student encampment, threatening arrests for those who refused to leave. This action came after a clash the previous night between counter-demonstrators and pro-Palestinian supporters, resulting in injuries and criticism of the police response. Similar protests and police interventions occurred at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Dartmouth College, and Columbia University, where arrests were made and encampments were dismantled. UCLA Chancellor Gene Block condemned the attacks and promised a review of the events. These protests are…

New Study Reveals Dinosaurs Were Smarter Than Previously Thought Recent research has turned previous assumptions about dinosaur intelligence on their head. In a groundbreaking study, an international team of researchers has re-examined the brain size and structure of dinosaurs and come to the conclusion that they were more intelligent than once believed. Contrary to former research that suggested dinosaurs were as smart as reptiles but not as intelligent as monkeys, the new study claims that dinosaurs like the T. rex actually had a high number of neurons and were more intelligent than previously assumed. The researchers have compared them to…

WHO Official Expresses Concern over Rise in Measles Cases Worldwide Dr. Patrick O’Connor from the World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed concern over the significant increase in measles cases globally. In 2023, the number of measles cases rose from over 170,000 in 2022 to over 320,000, with nearly 100,000 cases reported in the first few months of 2024. The number of countries experiencing large measles outbreaks has also tripled in recent years, with 51 countries affected by late 2022. Experts believe that the surge in measles cases can be attributed to the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which have…

The State of West Virginia has recently identified its first case of measles since 2009, raising concerns among health officials. Approximately 152 people across 30 counties have been exposed to the highly contagious virus, according to the state health department. The individual with measles was undervaccinated and had a history of recent international travel, leading to potential widespread exposure. Shockingly, 62% of those exposed do not have documentation proving they are protected against measles, putting them at risk of contracting the virus. To prevent further spread, the Bureau for Public Health is recommending that exposed individuals without immunity quarantine until…

Battlestate Games, the developers of the popular game Escape from Tarkov, are currently facing backlash from the gaming community over their new Unheard Edition. The Edge of Darkness edition, which previously offered free access to all future downloadable content (DLC), has now been replaced by the Unheard Edition for a hefty price tag of $250. The Unheard Edition includes an exclusive Player vs Environment (PvE) co-op mode and features more in-game content than ever before. However, players are upset over having to pay for access to the PvE mode that was promised as free DLC in the past. Many in…

Poh Diaries News: New Jersey Woman Receives Groundbreaking Pig Kidney Transplant Lisa Pisano, a New Jersey woman, recently made medical history by becoming only the second patient in the world to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant. Pisano faced heart and kidney failure, leaving her ineligible for traditional transplants. NYU Langone Health doctors stepped in and implanted a mechanical heart pump to stabilize her heart, followed by the groundbreaking pig kidney transplant. Dr. Robert Montgomery of NYU Transplant Institute mentioned that cheers filled the operating room as the pig kidney started producing urine, indicating a successful transplant. Pisano’s recovery…

The Heart of Rock and Roll’ Musical Brings ’80s Nostalgia to Broadway New York City – The highly anticipated musical “The Heart of Rock and Roll” has made its grand debut at the James Earl Jones Theatre on Broadway, receiving rave reviews from audience members and critics alike. Directed by Gordon Greenberg, the show takes viewers on a trip back to 1987, a time of big hair and boomboxes in the iconic Times Square. The plot of the musical follows Bobby, a blue-collar worker from Milwaukee with dreams of making it big in the corporate world. The show is filled…

Megan Tjelle’s Weight Loss Journey: From Walking to Wegovy Megan Tjelle’s transformation is nothing short of inspiring. The 55-pound weight loss through walking and healthy eating was just the beginning for Tjelle, who then turned to the appetite-suppressing weight loss drug Wegovy to shed another 50 pounds. Living with PCOS, Tjelle also saw the positive impact on her health, regaining regular periods for the first time in years. Frustrated with missing out on life due to weight gain, Tjelle made a conscious decision to prioritize her health, starting with simple changes to her diet and activity level. Starting with just…

The House has approved a $95 billion military aid package, which includes assistance for Ukraine, Israel, and efforts to counter China in the Indo-Pacific region. The package aims to provide support for various countries and regions facing security challenges. A major portion of the package, $61 billion, is allocated for Ukraine, with $13.8 billion earmarked for weapons and over $9 billion for economic assistance. This comes at a critical time as Ukraine continues to face aggression from Russia. Israel is set to receive $26 billion in support, including $4 billion for replenishing its missile defense systems and over $9 billion…

Florida man’s home damaged by space junk from International Space Station Florida resident Alejandro Otero is dealing with the aftermath of a surprising incident in which a piece of space junk crashed through his roof and two floors. The debris, weighing nearly 2 pounds, was confirmed by NASA to have come from the International Space Station (ISS) and was a part of nickel hydride batteries. The incident occurred after ground controllers released a cargo pallet containing aging batteries from the ISS in March 2021, expecting it to burn up completely during entry into Earth’s atmosphere. However, Otero and others were…