NYT: Have We Reached Peak Human Life Span?
The data suggests that after decades of life expectancy marching upward thanks to medical and technological advancements, humans could be closing in on the limits of what’s possible for average life span.
“We’re basically suggesting that as long as we live now is about as long as we’re going to live,” said S. Jay Olshansky, a professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at the University of Illinois Chicago, who led the study. He predicted maximum life expectancy will end up around 87 years — approximately 84 for men, and 90 for women — an average age that several countries are already close to achieving.
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But, he added, even if deaths from common diseases or accidents were eliminated, people would die of aging itself. “We still have declining function of internal organs and organ systems that make it virtually impossible for these bodies to live a whole lot longer than they do now,” Dr. Olshansky said.
How to Geek: Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell Service Temporarily Approved
A direct-to-cell service based on Starlink’s satellites and T-Mobile’s cellular network has been approved by the United States Federal Communications Commission (FTC).
The regulator granted SpaceX a temporary clearance for Starlink’s direct-to-cell service, which was realized in partnership with T-Mobile for specific areas affected by Hurricane Helene. The flooding that knocked out traditional communications networks created blackout zones with no cellular coverage, making it more difficult for affected people to contact emergency services and rescue workers to coordinate their efforts.
UPI: In new term, Supreme Court asked to hear religious liberty cases
Native Americans trying to protect their sacred land, a Rastafarian prisoner who wants to sue correctional officers for shaving off his dreadlocks and Jewish professors seeking to drop union representation to protest alleged anti-Semitic conduct are among those asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear an appeal in their cases.
MacRumors: Apple Adds 9 New Features to iCloud Website
Apple today updated its iCloud.com website, which is the way you can access your iCloud apps and settings from any web browser. With today’s refresh, iCloud.com supports some of the features that have previously been introduced in iOS.
Details of improvements now available in the iCloud website.
NewsNation: Are real estate agents still necessary after recent rule changes?
Gabrielle Hillman, 30, and her roommate recently sold their Chicago condo without a real estate agent.
“It’s definitely time-consuming — but all things considered — to save $30,000 we were happy to do it,” she said.
Historically, agent fees have come from the seller’s proceeds, usually around 5 to 6% of the sale price, which gets split between the buyer’s and seller’s agents. But, due to recent changes in how commissions are advertised and paid, Hillman felt she had more flexibility to go it alone.
Last Updated: 07.Oct.2024 18:23 EDT
