Articles by Ted Ranosa
Riot Games Is Working On A New Fighting Game, Says EVO Co-Founder Tom Cannon
EVO co-founder and Riot Games employee Tom Cannon announced that they are currently working on a new fighting game. Riot is looking to leverage the genre's widespread appeal to attract more gamers.
SNK Will Announce Brand New Neo Geo Hardware To Follow Mini Console
Japanese arcade maker SNK said it will soon unveil new gaming hardware to follow its Neo Geo Mini. The company said the next-gen console will have a 'modern design' and will be able to link with the Mini.
Android Ransomware Uses Porn To Lure Potential Victims
Android/Filecoder.C is a new Android ransomware currently circulating on Reddit and other online public forums. It disguises itself as pornographic HTML links or QR codes to catch unsuspecting victims.
Cisco Agrees To Pay $8.6 Million Settlement Over Flawed Video Surveillance Tech
Cisco Systems is entering a settlement with the federal government worth $8.6 million. The legal complaint began after a whistleblower revealed that Cisco's video surveillance system sold to the government include cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Democrat's Lawsuit Against Russia, Trump Campaign
A federal court in New York has tossed the hacking and racketeering case filed against the Trump campaign, Russia, and WikiLeaks. It identified Russia as the main culprit, and as such it cannot be sued under federal law.
Google Pixel 4 Will Have Motion Control And Face Unlock Features
A new video released by Google showcases two new features for the Pixel 4. The upcoming smartphone will debut the new Motion Control and "Face unlock" options for easier and more streamlined use.
Doom 64 Rumored To Be Headed To PC And PlayStation 4
'Doom 64' fans spotted a new PEGI rating featuring an upcoming PC and PlayStation 4 port of the classic first-person shooter. Rumors of a possible re-release of the N64 game was enough to set the internet on fire.
Healthy Lifestyle May Help Lower Dementia Risk: Study
A new study from the University of Exeter suggests that following a healthy lifestyle can help lower people's risk for dementia. This is true even for people who have been identified with a genetic risk for the disorder.
Space Research May Help Patients Suffering From Low Blood Pressure
Researchers examined the daily activities of astronauts from space to help develop a treatment for orthostatic intolerance. The condition often causes people to faint due to low blood pressure.
Detroit Health Officials Confirm New Measles Case In Resident Who Returned From Overseas
A Detroit resident was recently admitted to the Children's Hospital of Michigan ER after coming down with measles. The man had reportedly traveled abroad recently.
Rwanda Denies WHO Ebola Border Breach Report
A Rwanda public health official dispelled reports that the Ebola outbreak in Congo has now spilled over to the country. This is in reaction to a supposed WHO statement that an Ebola patient crossed the border through Gisenyi.
US Lawmaker Calls For Investigation Into FaceApp Privacy And Security Concerns
U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer has urged the FBI and the FTC to investigate FaceApp for possible privacy and security concerns. He claims that the app exposes millions of Americans to cybersecurity risks.
Kentucky Man Chris Prater Shocked To Find Tiny Tick Embedded In His Eye
Kentucky-native Chris Prater was horrified when he discovered that the speck that went into his eye turned out to be a deer tick. The doctor had to numb the serviceman's eye before he could safely take out the troublesome bug.
US Drug Overdose Cases Fell In 2018: CDC
Preliminary figures from the CDC reveal that fatal overdose cases in the United States has dropped to 68,500 in 2018 from 72,000 in 2017. This translates to a 5 percent drop in overall overdose death cases nationwide.
Ebola Outbreak In Congo Now A Global Health Emergency, Says WHO
The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo as a global health emergency. The decision comes following the confirmation of an infection case in Goma, a city near the border between Congo and Rwanda.
NASA Satellite Provides First-Of-Its-Kind Supernova Observation
Ohio State University scientists successfully used NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite to observe a white dwarf supernova. The spacecraft allowed the team to measure traces of hydrogen in the aftermath of the explosion.
Higher Iron Levels Boosts Heart Health But Also Increases Stroke Risk: Study
A new study from Imperial College London suggests that naturally higher levels of iron can help lower people's risk of high cholesterol and atherosclerosis. However, it can also increase the risk of stroke and bacterial skin infections.
Pentagon Agrees To Provide Military Technology For Fighting California Fires
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the U.S. Department of Defense has given the state permission to use Cold War-era satellite technology to help fight wildfires. The DoD is also giving the state's National Guard access to unmanned drones.
Marcia Cross' Anal Cancer Linked To HPV That Caused Husband's Throat Cancer
Former 'Desperate Housewives' star Marcia Cross recently opened up about her battle with anal cancer. The 57-year-old actress, whose cancer is now in remission, said she wants to change people's misconceptions about the disease.
Liquid Laundry Pods Cause About 40 US Injuries A Day
New research showed the dangers that liquid laundry detergent packets pose to children and adults alike. In 2017, public health agencies received an average of one call related to substance exposure almost every 42 minutes.
US To Lose Measles Elimination Status If Outbreak Continues Until October 2019
The CDC warned that the United States may lose its measles elimination status if the current outbreak is not contained by October. The country already has 981 confirmed cases of infection in the first five months of 2019.
Novartis Drug Kisqali Boosts Survival Rate Of Young Breast Cancer Patients
Clinical trials featuring Novartis' Kisqali revealed the potential of the drug to extend the life of breast cancer patients. Results showed that when Kisqali was used along with hormone therapy, it could increase survival rates by 70.2 percent.
Michigan Doctor Yasser Awaad Faces Trial Over Wrong Epilepsy Diagnosis
A Michigan woman has accused former Oakwood Healthcare physician Dr. Yasser Awaad of misdiagnosing her epilepsy. Awaad allegedly misread her test results to convince her to undergo more testing and medication to make more money for his employer.
Surgeons Had To Put Out Fire In Man's Chest During Heart Surgery
Surgeons from Australia present the strange case of a flash fire suddenly erupting in the chest cavity of a man under surgery. They point to several risk factors, including the patient's illness, that may have led to the accident.
Some Antidepressants May Help Treat Multiple Infections, Study Says
A multi-organizational study has identified a potential of certain antidepressants to inhibit the spread of infections. The class of drug known as FIASMAs can target an enzyme in cells needed by pathogens to survive within their host's body.
27-Year-Old Chelsie Thomas Left Infertile After Surgeon Mistakenly Removed Healthy Fallopian Tube
Chelsie Thomas had suffered an ectopic pregnancy, forcing her to undergo surgery to address the condition. However, her doctor had accidentally removed the wrong fallopian tube, which left her unable to conceive a child again without IVF treatment.
Night Shift Work Does Not Raise Breast Cancer Risk, Study Finds
New research funded by British charity group Breast Cancer Now has found little to no link between shift work and breast cancer development. The results contradict an earlier report by the International Agency for Research on Cancer.
Ready Meals, Other Heavily Processed Food Increase Risk For Heart Attack And Early Death
Researchers from France and Spain have conducted two separate studies on the adverse effects of eating ultra-processed food. The French paper explores its impact on disease risks, while the Spanish paper discusses how it can increase early death rates.
Chimpanzees Spotted Fishing For Crabs May Hold Clues About Human Evolution
A new study from Kyoto University described how mother and child chimpanzees in West Africa engage in freshwater crab-fishing. Researchers believe such behavior can help explain how ancient humans picked up the crabbing skill themselves.
Forbidden Planet Spotted In Neptunian Desert Where It Should Not Exist
NGTS-4b is a rogue exoplanet located some 920 light-years away from Earth, in a region known as the Neptunian Desert. It is believed to be 20 percent smaller than Neptune but is about three times the size of the human world.
