Recent days saw north Texas in the grip of an arctic cold front that saw temperatures drop so low some trees even began to explode. Coming exactly a year on from the state’s record breaking cold snap, the freezing conditions have prompted some experts to warn that the state’s power grid could be vulnerable. While the weather in Texas has prompted concern in many quarters, at least one four-legged resident appears to be enjoying the snowy conditions....

Figma the cat did little to hide her feelings when meeting newcomer Jam for the first time. Footage of their initial encounter, in which Figma greets Jam with a series of furious hisses, was shared to TikTok by their owner, Olya Schmalko, posting under the handle figmathe cat. It’s been viewed over 7.6 million times on social media, with many viewers left in stitches at Figma’s apparent hostility towards her new companion....

Pick a movie, and the odds are some critics’ group has named it best picture. “Far From Heaven” won in New York, “About Schmidt” won in L.A., the National Society of Film Critics chose “The Pianist” and the National Board of Review crowned “The Hours.” But there’s a good chance the ultimate Oscar winner will be none of the above. In many recent years, prognosticators were hard put to think of five Hollywood movies good enough to even compete for a nomination....

The photograph was first shared on Reddit by the cats’ neighbor, who goes by the username optimushime, and has so far received over 31,000 upvotes and 600 comments. It can be seen here. In the post, the user explained that while they were trying to play a video game, the cats surprised them by knocking on their door. “New city, new apartment, I’m trying to play Elden Ring and they’ve been staring at me for 20 minutes,” the post read....

The common herb, also known by its taxonomic name Nepeta cataria, is a member of the mint family used in teas to give a calming effect similar to chamomile. But it’s best known for its effect on our feline friends - even featuring in the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Cats. It makes them go a bit wild - rolling in it, chewing it and licking it aggressively. Their behavior has mystified animal experts for years....

While infection with bacteria is the definitive cause of TB, there are factors that can make you susceptible to the disease. Knowing what these factors are can help you to take action and decrease your risk of infection. Bacteria Tuberculosis is caused by bacteria in the Mycobacterium complex family. Mycobacterium africanumMycobacteria bovisMycobacterium tuberculosis M. africanum, as the name implies, is most common in Africa, while M. tuberculosis is responsible for tuberculosis in most other parts of the world....

Pruritus ani can affect up to 5% of people and is more common in men between 40 to 60 years of age. There are many causes of pruritus ani, the majority of which can be linked to a certain medical problem, such as hemorrhoids or anal fissures. Other common causes include irritation from fecal material, infections, contact dermatitis, reactions to food and clothing, medication side effects, colorectal and anal cancer, dermatologic conditions, as well as other medical and psychological conditions....

Treatment for shoulder pain will vary depending on the specific condition. Treatment options may include rest, medication, and physical therapy. In some serious cases, surgery may be recommended. This article explains shoulder pain causes. It also suggests when it’s time to see a healthcare provider and the various tests they may order to help make a diagnosis and develop a treatment plan for you. Shoulder Pain Causes Considering your shoulder joint’s complex anatomy, there are many potential shoulder pain causes—from muscle tears and tendonitis to osteoarthritis....

Cleveland is shopping center Brendan Haywood and its first draft pick, 24th overall, in order to upgrade the roster, ESPN reported, citing sources. MORE: Latest NBA Mock Draft | Latest NBA Mock Draft | The perfect fit for Hornets | Mudiay lives up to hype For teams looking to stay under the salary cap, Haywood’s $10.5 million salary with the Cavaliers isn’t guaranteed if he is waived by Aug. 2....

The Uruguay international scored twice - both chipped finishes in the second half - as the Ligue 1 leaders restored their 12-point cushion over nearest Ligue 1 rivals Monaco in impressive fashion. The result also provided a much-needed boost in confidence following Wednesday’s 3-1 loss to Madrid in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tie. While there is still a second leg to come on home soil, Cavani felt it was crucial PSG showed a “good reaction” after what happened to them at the Santiago Bernabeu....

Uruguay international Cavani has flourished since Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s departure from Parc des Princes, topping the scoring charts with 35 league strikes in 2016-17. PSG 7/2 to win UCL with dabblebet The striker looks set to reach a similar total this season with a double in the 5-0 thumping of Angers on Saturday putting him on 13 after 11 Ligue 1 outings this season – level with Radamel Falcao. But Cavani, now on 101 goals in the French top flight, assures he is more interested in team success than establishing himself as one of PSG’s all-time greats....

Central bank digital currencies, or CBDCs, have caught the Fed’s attention in recent months as the agency explores developing a digital dollar based on the blockchain, fueled by the meteoric rise in popularity of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. While some compare CBDCs with Bitcoin as CBDCs can be based on the blockchain, similarities between the two end there. In fact, CBDCs are a wolf in sheep’s clothing, co-opting Bitcoin’s appeal while undermining every one of its underlying principles....

By now, we’ve all seen the replay of an out-of-control Hardy charging into a Cowboys special teams huddle against the Giants last week and knocking the clipboard out of the hands of special teams coach Rich Bisaccia. MORE: Best of Week 8 | Worst of Week 8 | Other columns by Michael McCarthy Hardy was convicted of assaulting his ex-girlfriend before signing with the Cowboys. A few weeks ago, I called out Cowher and CBS Sports for their softball sitdown with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones about Hardy that was more like an infomercial than an interview....

The agency announced the change in the previous week, decreasing the recommended isolation time to just five days for Americans who are infected with COVID and have no symptoms or only experience illness shortly. If a person has had no fever for a minimum of 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications and other symptoms are abating, isolation can end, the CDC said. The amount of recommended quarantine time for those who have had close contact with someone who had COVID also decreased to five days from 10....

The Gunners were torn apart at Anfield as goals from Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah and Daniel Sturridge sealed a 4-0 win for Jurgen Klopp’s side. Manager Arsene Wenger described his side’s performance as “absolutely disastrous” as they slumped to a second defeat in a row and failed even to register a shot on target. And Cech was equally scathing in his assessment, telling Sky Sports: “It was quite simply unacceptable for the size of the club we are and the team we have....

Delivered by intravenous (IV) infusion, cefoxitin belongs to a class of drugs called cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by binding to proteins that hold together the cells of the bacterial wall and, by doing so, prevents new bacteria from forming. First approved for use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1978, cefoxitin was sold under the brand name Mefoxin before the drug was discontinued in the United States. Cefoxitin is available by prescription only in its generic form....

Lindbergh’s more recent work includes photographing 15 women for the September 2019 issue of British Vogue. Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg, author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, actress Salma Hayek and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern were among those whose pictures he snapped for the magazine’s “Forces for Change” spread — guest-edited by Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex. On Wednesday, the former actress expressed her sadness over Lindbergh’s death, posting a tribute message to the late photographer on her Instagram account....

NSAIDs can also increase the risk of serious gastrointestinal (GI) side effects, especially in older adults (aged 65 and older) and people with prior history of peptic ulcer disease and/or GI bleeding. Celebrex should not be used to treat pain around the time of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. Celebrex is a type of NSAID called a COX-2 inhibitor. It works differently than other NSAIDs, blocking the COX-2 enzyme, which is responsible for inflammation and pain....