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Newsweek
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Dog Waiting in Car Honks to Hurry Owner out of Café—Wins 'Pet of the Week'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. If you followed along with this week's pet headlines, you've likely felt a mix of emotions. From a shelter dog waiting five years to find a forever home to a cat making the owner pay after going on vacation, pets captured our hearts. Another batch of submissions from our readers stood out, making it to this week's edition of Newsweek "Pet of the Week." If you wish to be featured, follow the instructions at the end of this article to get involved and possibly featured. Winner Photos of a dog honking the car horn after growing impatient while his owner is inside the coffee shop. Photos of a dog honking the car horn after growing impatient while his owner is inside the coffee shop. Brenda Sieren This week's winner made us laugh instantly, as the dog's patience was wearing thin and he resorted to pettiness to get his owner back into the car. Owner Brenda Sieren learned that her dog does not possess the virtue of patience. Sieren will run into a local café to pick up a coffee, a relatively quick errand, but sometimes the lines are long and it can take longer than expected. If that happens, she told Newsweek via email, her dog will honk the car horn to get her out of the café. "My boy can't stand for me to have a cup of coffee for more than a minute," she said. Finalists A 12 1/2-year-old dog named Molly is shown sitting in a kayak in the waters near California's Mount Shasta. A 12 1/2-year-old dog named Molly is shown sitting in a kayak in the waters near California's Mount Shasta. Matt Fielder The first of our finalists is a submission from Matt Fielder of California. The family welcomed home a Labrador retriever mix, Molly, when she was about 1. They quickly learned she's living up to her breed expectations, as she's obsessed with water. Still to this day, at 12 1/2 years old, Molly cannot get enough of the water. Fielder told Newsweek that any time she thinks her family is going out by the water, she'll quickly claim her spot in the kayak. Her adventures have taken her to incredible locations, including Mount Shasta. The photo Fielder submitted shows Molly sporting a water life vest, posing in front of the famous mountain. "A rescue at the age of one, she's without question a member of our family," he said. Photos of a black cat posing next to a stuffed toy that the owner bought as a Halloween decoration, but she claimed it as her own. Photos of a black cat posing next to a stuffed toy that the owner bought as a Halloween decoration, but she claimed it as her own. Alberta Wasden Alberta Wasden's black cat earned a spot as one of our finalists this week after befriending a stuffed toy looking just like her. Even though we're still in the heart of summer, stores are beginning to put out their Halloween decorations. Wasden told Newsweek she recently saw a "Summerween stuffed black cat" on sale and knew she needed it. Not just for her cat, but for decorations when the spooky holiday came around. However, her cat had other plans. When Wasden began taking photos of the decoration, her cat hopped onto the chair and began posing too, she said. These twins claimed the chair as their own to snuggle, and any idea of using it as a Halloween decoration has now been thrown out the window. Photo of a dog accepting defeat when she toppled onto the ground after attempting to stay on a wedge pillow. Photo of a dog accepting defeat when she toppled onto the ground after attempting to stay on a wedge pillow. K. Deinlein Finally, last but not least, we have a dog who put in effort to find a comfy spot on a wedge pillow, which is a triangle-shaped pillow used to elevate the upper body. K. Deinlein's dog tried to nuzzle her way onto the slanted pillow; however, she told Newsweek, "gravity and exhaustion finally won out." The dog toppled off the wedge pillow and onto the ground, accepting defeat. She stayed on the ground, with her belly and paws up. This was as good a spot as she was going to get for a quick snooze session. If you think your pet could be next week's Newsweek "Pet of the Week," send us your funny and heartwarming videos and pictures of your pet, along with a bit about them to life@ and they could appear in our "Pet of the Week" lineup.
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Scientists Just Used Three-Person DNA to Prevent Deadly Diseases in Babies
In a breakthrough that could change the future of fertility treatment, researchers in Britain announced this week that eight healthy babies were born using an experimental DNA technique designed to prevent rare and often fatal genetic diseases, CNN reported. The method, sometimes called 'three-person IVF,' combines DNA from a mother, a father, and a donor to help families avoid passing on destructive mutations in mitochondrial DNA. While most of our DNA comes from the mother and father's genetic material in the nucleus of a cell, mitochondria—the cell's power source—carry a tiny but critical amount of their own DNA. Mutations there can lead to devastating conditions, including muscle weakness, seizures, and organ failure. For a small number of parents, traditional genetic testing can't always predict the risk of these conditions. That's where the three-person technique comes in. Scientists extract healthy mitochondria from a donor egg and transfer the parents' genetic material into it before fertilization. The result? An embryo with healthy mitochondria and less than 1% donor DNA—too little to affect the child's traits, but enough to make a difference for their health. 'This marks an important milestone,' said Dr. Zev Williams of Columbia University Fertility Center. 'It's empowering more couples to pursue safe, healthy pregnancies.' The procedure has been carefully regulated in the U.K. since 2016 and is approved only for patients who have no other options. Researchers at Newcastle University and Monash University in Australia reported that out of 22 patients treated, eight have delivered healthy babies. One woman is still pregnant. However, some experts remain cautious. Critics warn of unknown long-term effects on future generations. In the U.S., federal law still prohibits clinical research involving heritable genetic modifications, keeping the technique off-limits for now. For families who've faced mitochondrial disease, the potential is life-changing. Liz Curtis, whose daughter Lily died from the condition in 2006, called the advance 'super exciting for families that don't have much hope.' Curtis now leads the Lily Foundation, which supports research into mitochondrial diseases, including this groundbreaking Just Used Three-Person DNA to Prevent Deadly Diseases in Babies first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 18, 2025
The Herald Scotland
09-07-2025
- Health
- The Herald Scotland
So, Prof Devi Sridhar, you want to live to 100. Is that desirable?
In her book, Prof Sridhar reveals that she would like to reach a nice, round century. Wow. Until relatively recently, that would have seemed the stuff of science fiction. But now that more of us are living longer it no longer appears far-fetched. According to the World Health Organisation, by 2020 there were more people aged 60 and over on the planet than there were children under five. For some reason, 60 is the magic number when it comes to ageing. Perhaps it is the point of no return, the moment when you can no longer think of yourself as middle-aged and have to find a new label. But words like 'senior', 'elderly', and 'pensioner' no longer fit your average 60-year-old. They don't sit with the current vibe, as trumpeted in one headline I saw the other day. 'Sixty is the new 40', it announced, followed by lots of advice about trying new things, taking the road less travelled, while you still can. It's the old middle age crisis with a makeover. Read more Given the rate at which expectations and science are advancing, the number may not stay at 60 for long. In a few more years, 70 could be the new 50. Give it a couple of decades and 80 will be the new 60. From there you can see Prof Sridhar's 100 on the horizon. It is possible to get to 100, but whether it is desirable is another matter. While I don't wish to rain on the Prof's parade or anyone else's, have we thought this through? Even before the Prof's book turned up I had been thinking about ageing. Maybe it is because I have one of those 'significant' birthdays coming up. Past a certain point, getting older is always at the corner of your eye, lurking. It's the kid in the cinema who automatically gives you a concessionary rate. It's every second letter that's about pensions. Imagine year after year of that, all the way to age 100. Ageing gets a bad press, or at least it used to. Fortunately, the media is now stuffed with Gen X and Baby Boomers. They are now the ones making the decisions about what we see and hear, and what we see and hear are generally positive pictures of ageing. The kind of things you would feast upon if your goal was living to 100. Daytime television is a hotbed of such positivity. As long as you ignore the funeral plan ads, it is possible to view being old in the UK as a non-stop whirl of antiques flogging and property buying, with a break now and then for a quiz. It is not just daytime TV. Literature, music, drama, art exhibitions - all pivot to where the money happens to be. After a while, you start to think that maybe ageing isn't as bad as you thought. Hell, it might even be fun (and God knows the alternative isn't much of a giggle). Roll on 100. The work of the pro-age lobby could be seen most recently at Glastonbury during Rod Stewart's set. The 80-year-old was greeted like a hero, his every hip thrust cheered by the audience, many of whom didn't look far off 60 themselves. But this year's award for giving ageing a good rep must go to The Four Seasons, Tina Fey's Netflix reboot of Alan Alda's 1981 comedy. The tale of a group of friends getting older together, some more reluctantly than others, was a joy. Young-ish, fit-ish, wealthy, the characters were still on the good side of the age divide, when you can joke about aching hips, 8pm bedtimes, and buying a bath with a door in it (are the swimsuits compulsory?). Erica Henningson, Steve Carell, Tina Fey, Colman Domingo, Will Forte and Marco Calvani in the The Four Seasons (Image: free) Around the time it was released, I listened to a review and was surprised at how spiky the discussion became. The younger reviewers thought the series was one long whinge by people who had it all when others were struggling to get the basics. They had a point. Gen X and the Baby Boomers (it even sounds like some awful dad band) took the best of it. Now there's hardly anything left they are still at the front of the queue, demanding what they think is theirs, be it triple locked pensions or winter fuel allowance. Who will pay for all this good stuff as today's 60-year-olds become 70, 80 and yes, 100? Immigration at the level needed to fill the public coffers is deemed unacceptable to voters. The birth rate is so low the Education Secretary in England, Bridget Phillipson, has urged more young people to have children, a call echoed in other parts of Europe, usually by parties of the right. The cost of health and social care spirals ever upwards. While savings might pay for the first hip op, what about the ones after that on the way to 100? Those are the economic costs an ageing society will have to face. There are others, ones that are harder to quantify but are nevertheless very real. There is already an epidemic of loneliness among older people. Looked at from those angles, making it to 100 doesn't seem that desirable. It is a nice idea for some, but the reality is we are not prepared. We don't have the money or the mindset. Prof Sridhar is right about one thing, though: the huge changes required to keep us living longer, happier lives can only come about if governments back them. Individual efforts alone won't cut it. As for my own significant birthday, I'll be happy with any celebration that doesn't involve giant balloon numbers. Alison Rowat is a Herald feature writer and columnist
Powys County Times
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Miedema: Netherlands need to be at best to beat England
Vivianne Miedema is under no illusion that the Netherlands will still need to be at their best to get a result against England despite their opponents' recent struggles. The Netherlands won their opening match 3-0 against Wales, with all-time WSL scorer Miedema bagging the first goal - the 100th international goal of her career. But the Lionesses looked poor against France as they fell to 2-1 defeat at Stadion Letzigrund. However, Miedema is confident they will still prove a tough test for her side with England knowing a defeat will end their Euros defence. 'If you come up against a team like France, they have so much quality as well, so I'm not necessarily surprised that France beat England because they can beat anyone on their day,' she explained. 'It's also too readily said that, 'Oh England can't play football anymore,' because that's obviously not the case. 'They've got so much quality on the pitch and within their whole squad and I'm pretty sure they've not forgotten how to play football. 'We know that we need to be at our best tomorrow to get a result and that's the exciting thing about being at a Euros to play teams like England and in games like these.' Final session before Netherlands ✅ 🇳🇱 🔜 — Lionesses (@Lionesses) July 8, 2025 The Dutch will have momentum in their favour, having been offered what many would perceive as a kinder schedule in Group D after facing underdogs Wales first. It was a challenge that did not take them out of second gear, but while England have stuttered, they offer plenty of threats to a Netherlands side who have become familiar opposition. '[I expect] a really difficult game. Obviously we know their qualities and I think they know ours. It could be a big technical game but it comes down to who has the better day,' said Miedema. 'Looking at how we started the tournament, we can get a lot of confidence out of that game, but we also know to beat England we need to do a lot better than that.' Miedema is familiar with much of the England team having played alongside or against many in the Women's Super League during spells at Arsenal and Manchester City. Notably, manager Sarina Wiegman coached Miedema and many of her current teammates to glory at Euro 2017 with the Dutch striker able to recognise her influence on the England squad. 'I can definitely [see her influence] in their playing style. Their focus has become more and more possessional in a way,' she explained. 'They are basically playing in a way that we did when she was our head coach.' It brings an added dimension to the game, if there were not enough already, as Wiegman's current England assistant Arjan Veurink will return to the Dutch set-up as manager after the tournament. But while Veurink and Wiegman will undoubtedly have similar thought processes from their time together, current Dutch manager Andries Jonker also knows the England coach well, with Miedema able to spot similarities there too. It means that fans of both the Netherlands and England can expect entertaining football on Wednesday as friendships get cast aside as the Netherlands chase three points that will send them to the quarter-finals. 'Both of them are crazy about football,' said Miedema. 'I can give them a call at 3am in the morning if I want to discuss something. 'Both of them want to see beautiful football being played.'
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
5 Insightful Analyst Questions From Verra Mobility's Q1 Earnings Call
Verra Mobility's first quarter results were met with a positive market reaction, reflecting performance ahead of Wall Street expectations on both revenue and adjusted earnings. Management attributed growth to broad-based strength across all three segments, with particular emphasis on increased product adoption and higher tolling activity in Commercial Services. CEO David Roberts noted that the company's Government Solutions segment benefited from expansion in photo enforcement programs outside New York City and continued contract renewals, while the T2 Parking business saw incremental gains from its SaaS product offerings. Management also highlighted the company's ability to generate higher free cash flow and maintain stable operating margins despite modest growth in travel volumes. Is now the time to buy VRRM? Find out in our full research report (it's free). Revenue: $223.3 million vs analyst estimates of $217 million (6.4% year-on-year growth, 2.9% beat) Adjusted EPS: $0.30 vs analyst estimates of $0.29 (4.5% beat) Adjusted EBITDA: $95.44 million vs analyst estimates of $92.24 million (42.7% margin, 3.5% beat) The company reconfirmed its revenue guidance for the full year of $930 million at the midpoint Management reiterated its full-year Adjusted EPS guidance of $1.33 at the midpoint EBITDA guidance for the full year is $415 million at the midpoint, in line with analyst expectations Operating Margin: 25.7%, in line with the same quarter last year Market Capitalization: $4.05 billion While we enjoy listening to the management's commentary, our favorite part of earnings calls are the analyst questions. Those are unscripted and can often highlight topics that management teams would rather avoid or topics where the answer is complicated. Here is what has caught our attention. Nikolai Cremo (UBS) asked about the timeline for finalizing the New York City contract; CEO David Roberts estimated clarity within 60 to 90 days, but did not offer specifics due to ongoing negotiations. Daniel Moore (CJS Securities) questioned whether guidance reflected real-time weakness in travel or just precaution; CFO Craig Conti clarified that only a slight decline had been observed, with more caution embedded for the second half. Daniel Moore (CJS Securities) also asked if RAC tolling growth would continue to outpace TSA volume; Conti explained that performance depends on travel trends in core tolling states rather than nationwide averages. Louie DiPalma (William Blair) inquired about the impact of autonomous vehicles on future tolling partnerships; Roberts indicated near-term focus remains on OEM relationships rather than autonomous fleets. Rodney McFall (Northcoast Research) asked about T2 Parking's operational improvements since management changes; Roberts cited better commercial execution and use of operating discipline as contributing factors to growth. In the coming quarters, the StockStory team will be monitoring (1) the finalization and implementation of the New York City safety enforcement contract, (2) the pace at which new photo enforcement legislation is converted into recurring revenue, and (3) trends in discretionary travel demand impacting Commercial Services' tolling activity. Progress with operational enhancements in T2 and the realization of ERP efficiencies will also be key milestones. Verra Mobility currently trades at $25.01, up from $22.19 just before the earnings. In the wake of this quarter, is it a buy or sell? The answer lies in our full research report (it's free). Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election sent major indices to all-time highs, but stocks have retraced as investors debate the health of the economy and the potential impact of tariffs. While this leaves much uncertainty around 2025, a few companies are poised for long-term gains regardless of the political or macroeconomic climate, like our Top 5 Strong Momentum Stocks for this week. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 183% over the last five years (as of March 31st 2025). Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,545% between March 2020 and March 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-micro-cap company Tecnoglass (+1,754% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today.
