Articles by Ted Ranosa
Boeing 737 Max 8 Safety In Question Following Ethiopia Crash
The air safety of Boeing's jets is under question following the crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, which killed 157 people on board. The incident involved a Boeing 737 Max 8, similar to the Lion Air crash last year.
Apple To Start Making AR Headset By End Of 2019
Veteran analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said Apple might begin mass producing its long-rumored AR headset as early as the end of 2019. However, it might not end up as a stand-alone device.
Qualcomm Seeks $31 Million In Damages In Apple Patent Case
Qualcomm and Apple are heading back to the courtroom once again, this time over the iPhone maker's alleged infringement of the chipmaker's intellectual property. Qualcomm is seeking $31 million in damages from Apple.
Google Chrome Update Patches Actively Exploited Zero-Day Vulnerabilities
Google has discovered a zero-day vulnerability in a patch for Chrome version 72.0.3626.121. The company believes the flaw was used to launch malicious attacks on vulnerable systems.
Valve Lays Off 13 Employees Including Engineers Working In VR
Valve has fired 13 employees who were believed to be working as part of its VR team. The gaming company, however, said the layoffs do not represent major changes within the company.
EA To Skip Press Conference At E3 2019
Electronic Arts announced that it will forgo its standard press conference at E3 2019. The game publisher will instead focus on its EA PLAY livestreaming event.
Apex Legends Update Attempts To Balance Game's Most Powerful Guns
Respawn Entertainment has come out with the first patch for its massive hit 'Apex Legends.' The update balances out the Wingman and Peacekeeper, two of the game's most popular guns.
Man With Brain Tumor First Patient Treated In Michigan Proton Therapy Center
A Michigan man who had been diagnosed with brain tumor became the first patient to undergo proton beam therapy in the state. The treatment is considered safer compared with conventional radiotherapy since it only attacks specific cancer cells.
London Natural History Museum Unveils 'Hope' The Blue Whale As Its Newest Attraction
The London National History Museum has unveiled 'Hope' the blue whale as the new centerpiece for its atrium. It will replace the much-loved 'Dippy' the dinosaur, which had been on display in the museum for more than 100 years.
Mentally Ill Inmates Held In Confinement Longer, Federal Watchdog Says
The Office of Inspector General revealed that mentally ill inmates in federal prisons are being placed in confinement for long periods. The report alleges that the Bureau of Prisons has done a poor job at providing care for such inmates.
Canadian Fisherman Killed By Whale Moments After Freeing It From Net
A fisherman in Canada was killed by a North Atlantic right whale that he had just helped rescue from entanglement. The man's fellow rescuers said he was struck just as the creature was about to swim away from them.
Scientists Code GIF Image Into DNA Of Bacteria: Here's How They Did It
Harvard researchers have successfully encoded a five-frame GIF into the DNA of living E. coli bacteria. The new method could lead to a more stable, long-term data storage than silicon memory.
Vatican Says No To Gluten-Free Communion
The Roman Catholic Church has reaffirmed its ban on the use of gluten-free altar breads to celebrate the Eucharist during mass. The Vatican only allows low-gluten hosts provided they still contain enough gluten to obtain the confection of bread.
Nepalese Teen Dies In 'Menstruation Hut' Ritual
A teenage girl in Nepal died after being bitten by a poisonous snake while undergoing the traditional 'menstrual hut' ritual. The practice involves having women on their period being separated from the families as they are considered 'impure' by society.
Ohio Mom Gets Death Threats After Posting Fake Photo Of 'Pierced' Baby
An Ohio woman is being accused of bad parenting for posting a photo of her child on social media with a 'pierced' cheek. However, the mother claims that it was really meant to protest the practice of having children pierced.
Smelling Your Food First Can Make You Fat: UC Berkeley Study
A new study by UC Berkeley researchers suggests that a person's sense of smell can affect how the body will deal with calories. The results show a relationship between the olfactory system and brain regions known to control metabolism.
Coco Loko: New 'Snortable' Chocolate Can Get You High
A Florida-based businessman is marketing his 'snortable' chocolate powder as a new way to get a quick boost of energy. Health experts, however, warn that inhaling such powders into the nose could cause serious health risks.
Photo Of Louisville Zoo Visitor Sharing Videos With Gorilla Has Gone Viral
A photo of a woman seemingly showing videos to a gorilla at a zoo has become viral on the internet. Jelani, a gorilla at the Louisville Zoo, has become popular for his apparent love for watching videos on visitors' phones.
Google DeepMind Medical Trial Violated UK Privacy Law
A top privacy watchdog has revealed that the Royal Free NHS Trust broke UK law when it shared patient health records with Google DeepMind. The data was used in a medical trial involving the artificial intelligence division in 2015.
This Prehistoric Giant Crocodile Had T-Rex-Sized Teeth
Scientists have discovered the remains of a massive crocodile-like creature with T-rex-sized teeth in Madagascar. The new discovery may help uncover the mystery behind the 74-million-year-long gap in the evolutionary history of crocodiles.
Australian Class Action Case Filed Against Johnson & Johnson Over Vaginal Mesh Implants
More than 700 women in Australia have filed a class action lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson over its vaginal mesh implants. The plaintiffs argued that the devices caused them to suffer excruciating and irreparable pain.
Heart Transplant Patient Dies Hours After Giving Birth To Baby Girl
A 31-year-old woman who had received heart transplant surgery died after giving birth to her daughter. She had developed complications hours after the delivery.
Painless 'Microneedle' Patches Work As Well As Flu Injections
Researchers have developed new microneedle patches that can administer flu vaccines without the pain of using regular shots. People can simply press the patches on their skin and wait for the vaccine to be absorbed by their bodies.
1 In 3 Dogs And Cats In US Are Overweight: Study
A new study has found that about one-third of pet dogs and cats in the United States can be classified as overweight. This raises questions about the eating habits of pets and the various health risks associated with gaining too much weight.
Pharmacy Head Faces Up To 35 Years In Prison For 2012 Meningitis Outbreak
Former Massachusetts pharmacy head Barry Cadden is set to receive sentencing for his role in the 2012 U.S. meningitis outbreak. Cadden was convicted by a Boston federal jury in March of racketeering and fraud.
Airborne Fungal Toxins From Wallpaper Pose Serious Health Risk To Homeowners
Researchers have warned about the dangers posed by molds and fungi often found growing on the walls of homes. These organisms can release toxins that can trigger severe allergic reactions in humans and animals.
Oklahoma Doctor Charged With 5 Counts Of Murder After Prescribing High Amounts Of Opioids To Patients
The Oklahoma Attorney General has filed charges against a Midwest City doctor after several of her patients died because of opioid drug overdose. The victims had dangerously high toxicity levels as a result of taking multiple controlled substances.
Researchers Identify Which Animal Is The Most Likely To Spread Diseases
Scientists have identified which specific mammals are the most likely source of animal-to-human diseases. They also mapped out different areas of the world where these animals are located to find out where potential outbreaks could occur.
Sheep Delivers 'Half-Human' Lamb In South Africa
A sheep in a village in South Africa gave birth to a stillborn lamb that had human-like features. This led superstitious villagers to believe that the creature may have been 'sent by the devil.'
This Tick Can Make You Allergic To Meat With One Bite
Health experts have warned the public about a rare form of illness known as Alpha-Gal allergy that could be acquired through tick bites. The condition can cause the body to develop an adverse reaction to eating meat and poultry.
