Researchers are increasingly interested in the health risks from chemical additives in microplastics.A new study used 3D human skin-equivalent models to examine how flame retardant additives in microplastics are absorbed by the skin. The findings demonstrate that several flame-retardant additives passed through the skin barrier. Research is moving forward in exploring the potential dangers of microplastics and how people may be exposed and affected. A study published in Environment International examined how certain flame retardants that can be added to plastic can be absorbed through the skin. Researchers found that the skin could absorb up to 8% of the exposure…

Last updated: April 26, 2024 13:56 EDT | 2 min read Bitcoin Price PredictionIn today’s financial landscape, Bitcoin price predictions have become increasingly relevant as the cryptocurrency navigates through volatile market conditions. Currently priced at $64,226, Bitcoin shows a minor decrease of 0.75% within the last 24 hours, yet maintains its dominance with a robust market cap of approximately $1.25 trillion.Bitcoin Price PredictionLooking at the technical analysis, Bitcoin (BTC/USD‘s pivot point stands at $65,145. The immediate resistance levels are observed at $67,295, $69,235, and $71,065.These levels are crucial for traders looking to gauge potential selling or buying momentum as Bitcoin…

Massachusetts Senate candidate John Deaton isn’t letting the busy campaign trail prevent him from fighting the Securities and Exchange Commission on behalf of the crypto industry. FOX Business was first to report that the crypto-enthusiast and lawyer, now turned political candidate, filed an amicus brief in the Southern District of New York on Friday in support of the U.S.’s largest crypto exchange Coinbase in its ongoing legal battle with the SEC.Deaton says he’s intervening in the case on behalf of 4,701 Coinbase users, developers and crypto investors who want their voices heard in court. CRYPTO INDUSTRY FIGHTS BACK AGAINST GOVERNMENT…

Osteoarthritis is a common condition and is typically diagnosed on X-rays after someone experiences pain in a joint. Researchers from Duke University conducted a study on diagnosing osteoarthritis in the knee and found biomarkers in the blood that can predict the development of the condition. The researchers also learned that the biomarker test can predict osteoarthritis up to eight years earlier than the condition can be detected by X-ray.Osteoarthritis (OA), a degenerative joint disease, can affect almost all joints. When someone develops OA, the protective tissues in their joints break down, which causes pain. While there is no cure for…

Last updated: April 26, 2024 14:21 EDT | 2 min read John Deaton’s involvement in the Coinbase vs. SEC case underscores his commitment to advocating for clearer and more effective crypto regulations. John Deaton, the crypto attorney turned Massachusetts senate candidate fighting for incumbent Elizabeth Warren’s seat in the senate, is set to file an amicus curiae brief in support of Coinbase’s interlocutory appeal against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett said Friday.John Deaton Throws Support to Coinbase in Its SEC AppealAccording to Terrett’s X post, Deaton will file a brief supporting Coinbase’s…

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The Shahs of Sunset cast has been keeping busy since the show wrapped. The series premiered on Bravo in 2012 and followed a group of Persian-Americans living in Beverly Hills, balancing their careers and social lives with their families and cultural traditions. Shahs of Sunset featured Reza Farahan, Golnesa Gharachedaghi, Sammy Younai, Asa Soltan Rahmati, Mike Shouhed, Mercedes Javid and Lilly Ghalichi. Sammy parted ways with the show after one season but continued to make appearances, while Asa left after the sixth season. Destiney Rose, Nema Vand, Asifa Mirza and Shervin Roohparvar later joined the crew, with pal Leila Gharache…

A provost at a Missouri university has been appointed Indiana State University’s new president, officials at the western Indiana school announced Friday.Dr. Michael “Mike” Godard will become ISU’s president on June 1, replacing current President Deborah J. Curtis, who is retiring after serving as the school’s leader since 2018, school officials said.MCNEESE STATE EVP IS NAMED LOUISIANA SCHOOL’S NEXT PRESIDENTGodard has been the provost at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, since 2019, and he has more than 25 years of experience in higher education, according to a news release. Godard said he was honored to be chosen…

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Florida’s flagship university is making it clear that the disruptive anti-Israel protests occurring at colleges across the U.S. will not be tolerated on its campuses. The University of Florida released a directive Friday spelling out what is and is not acceptable behavior for those who wish to express their right to free speech at the school, along with the consequences for students or employees who cross the line. The memo obtained by FOX Business clarifies that demonstrators may engage in speech, expressing viewpoints and holding signs in their hands, but lists a litany of prohibited activities including “amplified sound,” holding…

LONDON — King Charles III is back.The 75-year-old monarch will resume his public duties next week following a three-month break to focus on his treatment and recuperation after he was diagnosed with an undisclosed type of cancer, Buckingham Palace said Friday.Charles will mark the milestone by visiting a cancer treatment center on Tuesday, the first of several public appearances he will make in the coming weeks, the palace said. One of his first major engagements will be to host a state visit by the emperor and empress of Japan in June.The palace didn’t provide an update on the king’s treatment,…

Tune in to see Rachel McAdams on Good Morning America next week!On Monday April 29, the Mary Jane star will be on GMA to talk the production, which is currently playing on Broadway. The program airs 7:00-9:00 a.m. EDT on .Academy Award nominee Rachel McAdams stars in the Broadway premiere of Mary Jane, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog. Captivating, affecting and compassionate, it’s the story of a single mother in an impossible family situation. Faced with seemingly insurmountable odds, Mary Jane relies on unflagging optimism and humor, along with the wisdom of the women around her who have become a…

NBC News found that Rafah’s Tal Al Sultan neighborhood, which was designated safe in leaflets dropped by the IDF on Dec. 18, was targeted less than a month later, on Jan. 9. Relatives said that 15 people died in a strike on the Nofal family home.     “Many of my cousins were killed,” one of the survivors, Ahmed Younis, told an NBC News crew in the immediate aftermath of the attack. Younis added that he had moved to the house believing it was safe “but there is no safe area. The house fell on our heads.”A little over a month later, a…

Last updated: April 26, 2024 15:11 EDT | 1 min read Crypto investor Arthur Hayes believes Bitcoin could experience a bull run resurgence if, as he anticipates, liquidity returns to the economy next week stemming from Janet Yellen’s policies.Bitcoin could see renewed momentum due to new United States economic shifts. Hayes believes that while the Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain interest rates may not directly impact Bitcoin and altcoins, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is now the key figure to watch.Hayes Insights on “Ignoring the Fed” in Bitcoin Bull RunOn April 29, the United States Treasury plans to release quarterly refunding…

Joe Biden on Friday said that he’s willing to debate presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump ahead of this year’s presidential election, a shift in his stance after previously being noncommittal about the idea.“I am, somewhere. I don’t know when,” the president told SiriusXM’s Howard Stern when asked if he’s planning to debate his predecessor. “I’m happy to debate him.”Last month, Biden said that he was open to debating Trump but added that doing so depended on the former president’s “behavior.”Some commentators have argued that Biden should skip the debates entirely this year because standing on a stage with Trump would…