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Honda Acura is voluntarily recalling approximately 152,800 vehicles in the U.S. due to an issue that can cause exterior position lights and rear tailgate lid lights to fail. The recall affects model-year 2014-2020 MDX vehicles. “Due to an uneven sealing surface, moisture can enter the tailgate lid light assemblies and reach certain electrical components. Contact with water can cause rear tailgate lid light failure and, in some cases, a short circuit that trips the position light fuse, deactivating exterior position lights and some interior lighting,” Honda said in a news release. “Without functional exterior position lighting, a vehicle may not...

An antibody from an Ebola survivor may be the key to fighting the virus more efficiently. The mAb 3A6 antibody binds to a hidden part of Ebola’s structure, stopping infection in its tracks, even at record-low doses. Credit: SciTechDaily.com A team of scientists has uncovered the remarkable potential of a human antibody, mAb 3A6, in fighting Ebola virus infections. Sourced from a survivor of the devastating 2014–2016 outbreak, this antibody binds to a key structure on the virus known as the “stalk,” effectively neutralizing it. Notably, mAb 3A6 provides potent protection even at ultra-low doses, making it cost-effective and easier...

3:43 AUDIO CLIP of RUSH and his last caller. Listen to it and think about what all Trump and DOGE have done for comparison..............

Just months before the eighth anniversary of the Battle of Mogadishu and the release of the soon-to-be-classic feature film immortalizing it, survivor and war hero Norm Hooten retired from the Army as a master sergeant. It was August 2001, and his wife Bonnie, a pharmacist, ‘was not down for another 10 years in the Army,’ Hooten said in a podcast interview earlier this month. ‘It had a lot to do with my family,’ Hooten told Ryan Manion on The Resilient Life. ‘I had young kids at the time, and … a lot of times, what the families go through is...

Scientists could be on the verge of a medical breakthrough in understanding what's driving a rise in blood cancers among older adults. Research has long suggested that the colony of trillions of bacteria living in our digestive systems – known as the gut microbiome – could be the key to our overall health. The more diverse those microscopic colonies are, the better our immunity to a host of diseases from heart disease to dementia. But US researchers have now discovered that patients with leukemia — an aggressive form of blood cancer — have higher levels of one specific bacteria in...

ASAN is gravely concerned by Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s (RFK Jr.) reported plans to establish a “registry” of autistic people and to hand over sensitive medical data about autistic people to unnamed researchers, likely without their consent. At present, so little information has been released about this plan that basic questions about how it will work remain unanswered. For example, we do not know how autistic people will be identified, whether personally identifying information will be culled from the collected data, what confidentiality protections there will be, or whether people will receive any notice...

And the corrupt press continues its sabotage campaign. It’s been three months since Vice President Vance cast the tie-breaking vote to confirm Pete Hegseth as Defense secretary. The Deep State worked hard to scuttle Hegseth’s nomination in December and January with a steady drip of news stories calling his character into question, but President Trump and his trusted veep stood by their man and applied enough pressure on wayward Republican senators to secure his confirmation. Suddenly, corporate propagandists posing as reporters are back with fresh stories meant to undermine Secretary Hegseth and get him fired from the Pentagon’s top post....

President Donald Trump elicited laughter in the Oval Office on Wednesday after asking a wounded veteran about his "Let's Go Brandon" sticker. While meeting with wounded veterans, the president appeared to notice the sticker, asking: "Who is that picture on there?" "That is Joe Biden," the veteran replied. "And it says, ‘Let’s go, Brandon.’" Attendees inside the iconic office erupted with laughter. "I'm saying, ‘what was that picture?'" Trump said through laughter. "That's great." **SNIP** Trump's lighthearted Oval Office moment took a heartfelt turn following the sticker exchange. Trump then addressed the group of veterans and their families, many of...

During World War II, six German saboteurs who secretly entered the United States on a mission to attack its civil infrastructure are executed by the United States for spying. Two other saboteurs who disclosed the plot to the FBI and aided U.S. authorities in their manhunt for their collaborators were imprisoned. In 1942, under Nazi leader Adolf Hitler’s orders, the defense branch of the German Military Intelligence Corps initiated a program to infiltrate the United States and destroy industrial plants, bridges, railroads, waterworks, and Jewish-owned department stores. The Nazis hoped that sabotage teams would be able to slip into America...

Scott Jennings GOES OFF on CNN panel after they blame the RIGHT-WING for a lack of trust in media and call new media "freaks." JENNINGS: "What the right wing is taking advantage of is finally the American people saying enough is enough. They're tired of feeling like the mass media screens out one viewpoint versus another in political coverage. They're tired of media institutions favoring one party over another. They're tired of narratives over factual stories. If I had any advice for 60 Minutes or anybody else, it would be: just cover the news and try to be fair about...

A paint infused with a medical disinfectant can now kill harmful microbes on contact. Tested on various surfaces, it offers a new frontline defense against infections in hospitals and public spaces. Credit: SciTechDaily.com ******************************************************************** A new bacteria-killing paint shows powerful promise in eliminating dangerous pathogens like MRSA and COVID-19 from hard surfaces. Infused with chlorhexidine, a trusted dental disinfectant, the coating works on plastics and metals and activates once dry. Collaborating with industrial paint maker Indestructible Paint, the team aims to bring this innovation to hospitals, public transport, and even aerospace, helping combat the persistent threat of surface-transmitted infections and...

In a nutshell One dose of a psychedelic compound (25CN-NBOH) significantly improved cognitive flexibility in mice, even 2 to 3 weeks after the drug was administered. Treated mice adapted better to new learning rules in a reversal task, showing stronger performance across multiple behavioral measures compared to controls. These long-lasting effects suggest psychedelics may promote meaningful, enduring changes in brain plasticity, offering potential new approaches for treating conditions like depression, PTSD, and Alzheimer’s disease. ANN ARBOR, Mich. — A single dose of a psychedelic compound could be key to helping your brain become more adaptable for weeks. University of Michigan...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is accusing the Democratic Party of not yet performing a thorough autopsy on what went wrong in its devastating loss of the White House and Senate majority in November. In an exclusive sit-down interview with The Hill on Monday, Newsom said that if the party wants to find its way back from the wilderness, it has to be willing to look inward at what led to the losses — and the failure to win back the House majority. “We have not done a forensic of what just went wrong, period, full stop,” Newsom said. “I don’t...

That deep voice came out of nowhere. 🤣 pic.twitter.com/63xy2mIYvm— Rep. Nancy Mace (@RepNancyMace) April 22, 2025Listen to the voice change when Nancy calls him a TRANNY!...................

KAIST researchers have developed a groundbreaking drug that restores vision by inducing retinal nerve regeneration, marking the first long-term neural regeneration in mammalian retinas. This treatment works by blocking the PROX1 protein, a key inhibitor of retinal regeneration, and has shown lasting effects in mouse models of retinal disease. ************************************************************ Blocking the PROX1 protein allowed KAIST researchers to regenerate damaged retinas and restore vision in mice. Vision is one of the most important human senses, yet more than 300 million people around the world are at risk of losing it due to various retinal diseases. Although recent treatments have helped...

A 41-year-old Long Island attorney is taking the U.S. Navy to federal court after claiming recruiters deliberately dragged their feet on her application to become the first female Navy SEAL — until it was too late. Amanda S. Reynolds, a self-described “Viking-like” warrior, has filed an age discrimination lawsuit against the Navy, accusing officials of stalling her application process long enough for her to miss the service’s age cutoff, according to The New York Post. “I could have gone to officer candidate school in February,” Reynolds told The Post. “But they delayed my application without reason or cause and then...

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Col. Sheyla Baez Ramirez has been suspended as Garrison Commander at Fort McCoy, according to a statement released by the Fort McCoy Senior Commander on Saturday. The statement added that the suspension is not related to any misconduct and that no further details will be provided at this time. Col. Sheyla Baez Ramirez assumed the duties as garrison commander in mid-July 2024. Prior to that assignment, she served as chief of the Reserve Program, United States Army Intelligence and Security Command at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and in numerous other leadership roles throughout the U.S. Army and...

"It's a tragedy, but it was so utterly preventable." Out on bond & awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to a prior murder, Austin Collette fatally shot & killed his 21-year-old girlfriend. Judge Hilary Unger authorized Austin Collette's release on bond. Despicable.

Great Wall Motor, a China’s firm, aims for long-distance travel with its next-gen Haval Xiaolong Max hybrid EV. GWM's Haval Xiaolong Max PHEV SUV. credit: GWM China’s Great Wall Motor (GWM) has introduced the second-generation Haval Xiaolong Max plug-in hybrid SUV, featuring updated exterior styling and the company’s in-house Coffee Pilot Plus driver assistance system. The new model promises to offer more range, power, and smart features. Haval Xiaolong Max blends modern styling with practical features The latest Haval Xiaolong Max follows the brand’s “rhythmic natural aesthetics” design language with a refreshed exterior that gives the SUV a more modern...

An alarming increase in cases of a deadly flesh-eating genital disease, known as necrotising fasciitis, has prompted urgent warnings from UK medical professionals. According to a report from Daily Star, this rare but life-threatening bacterial infection, which can kill within hours, is becoming more prevalent in the UK, particularly affecting the genital region. Necrotising fasciitis, often referred to as the “flesh-eating disease,” is caused by aggressive bacteria that enter the body, typically through minor cuts, scrapes, or wounds. Once inside, the infection spreads rapidly, destroying skin, muscle, and other tissues at an alarming rate. The disease’s speed is what makes...