Complications from Covid can significantly impact kidney function, but a study by UCLA Health found that vaccinated patients hospitalized for Covid were less likely to require severe kidney treatment and had a lower risk of death compared to unvaccinated patients. Vaccination appears to mitigate severe disease, which in turn reduces the risk of kidney injury, although limitations in data on pre-existing kidney conditions may affect the findings. More Context
Anker Innovations is recalling 1.15 million "PowerCore 10000" portable chargers due to reports of fires and explosions caused by overheating lithium-ion batteries, which have resulted in minor injuries and significant property damage. Consumers are urged to stop using the chargers, check their model numbers on Anker's website, and follow specific disposal guidelines for lithium-ion batteries. More Context
Stocks fell on Friday amid rising tensions following Israel's military strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, with the S&P 500 down 0.5% and the Dow Jones down 1.3%. Oil prices surged as concerns about the conflict's impact on supply rose, while defense stocks rallied and airline stocks suffered significant losses due to increased fuel costs and reduced travel confidence. More Context
The research group OCEARCH has tracked Contender, a nearly 14-foot great white shark, as he migrates north along the Atlantic coast, recently pinging just 22 miles off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. This migration is typical for the species, which seeks cooler waters rich in prey during the summer months, and tracking his movements provides valuable data for understanding and protecting white sharks in the Northwest Atlantic. More Context
Eric Tennant, diagnosed with stage 4 bile duct cancer in 2023, faced health insurer denials for a crucial noninvasive treatment called histotripsy, despite his oncologist's approval. The Tennant family's struggle highlights the complicated appeals process and increasing insurance denials amid a healthcare system that often prioritizes profit over patient care. More Context
A federal judge approved a $2.3 million settlement for a class action lawsuit against Trinity Teen Solutions, a now-defunct program for troubled teens in Wyoming, which faced allegations of forced labor, including humiliating punishments for non-compliance. The settlement covers over 250 former residents from 2010 to 2022, though some plaintiffs express dissatisfaction due to a nondisparagement clause and the lack of an admission of wrongdoing by the ranch. More Context
