If youre taking on Dry January or simply rethinking your drinking habits, a new advisory from the U.S. surgeon general might give you even more reason to pause before reaching for your next alcoholic beverage. The advisory, released today, draws a direct connection between alcohol consumption and an increased risk of at least seven types of cancer.Alcohol is a well-established, preventable cause of cancer responsible for about 100,000 cases of cancer and 20,000 cancer deaths annually in the United Statesgreater than the 13,500 alcohol-associated traffic crash fatalities per year in the U.S.yet the majority of Americans are unaware of this risk,said U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy.This Advisory lays out steps we can all take to increase awareness of alcohols cancer risk and minimize harm.The report reveals that alcohol is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the U.S., after tobacco and obesity,and is responsible for around 100,000 cancer cases and 20,000 cancer deaths annually.The cancers most strongly linked to alcohol include:Breast CancerColorectal CancerEsophageal CancerLiver CancerMouth (Oral Cavity) CancerThroat (Pharynx) CancerVoice Box (Larynx) CancerHHS.govFor breast cancer, the numbers are particularly striking: 16.4% of total cases are attributed to alcohol consumption. And the risk isnt limited to heavy drinkersevidence shows that even drinking one drink a day can increase the likelihood of developing cancers of the breast, mouth, throat, and other areas.The surgeon generals advisory calls for urgent public health action, including clearer warning labels on alcoholic beverages and a reassessment of safe drinking guidelines. Despite growing scientific evidence of alcohols cancer risks, less than half of Americans are aware of this connection. The advisory urges healthcare professionals to discuss these risks with patients, empowering individuals to make more informed choices about their drinking habits.

New year, new gear! And although were kickstarting this year with CES in Vegas, why not indulge in some wishful thinking to imagine what tech later this year might look like? From folding iPhones to Samsung VR headsets, weve got our rumors and leaks locked and loaded, but adding to that is this new Pixel 10 Pro concept from 4RMD. With an absolutely new vertical bar design, the Pixel 10 Pro looks different but still well-rooted within Googles product family. It has a bigger screen, smaller bezels, a better camera, and the new Tensor G5 chip.Up until this time last year, I was an Android diehard. I loved Googles phones, but after a major flip-flop on tech and them abandoning some promising products like the Chromebook and Stadia, I decided to take the iPhone route. However, the Nexus 5 and Pixel 2 were easily my favorite daily drivers. The Pixel, some would say, didnt come into its own until the Pixel 6. That horizontal camera bar, the Tensor chip, these are what defined Googles Pixel lineup something thats due for a change after all these years.Designer: 4RMDJust outwardly, theres one very visible change that dominates the Pixel 10 Pro that camera layout. Google pioneered the horizontal camera belt with the original Nexus 6P, and then the Pixel series starting with the Pixel 6. Personally, I like this vertical layout objectively (it reminds me of the OnePlus 8 Pro I used before switching to the iPhone) but just as a design evolution, I dont think its necessarily better than the horizontal camera bar.The vertical camera layout presents two distinct problems aside from the camera wobble when kept flat on a table, the long camera bar also very clearly cuts into the phones wireless charging zone, interfering with not just charging but also the ability to attach Qi2 accessories which Im sure Google will try to implement with the Pixel 10 Pro. However, given that leaks show the iPhone 17 moving to a horizontal camera bar, this design refresh may be an opportune moment for Google.Overall, the phone is slick, comes with larger 6.9 and 6.4 displays (matching the iPhone 16), and is available across multiple color variants. The bezels are thinner, the hole-punch camera smaller, and the display boasts 4000 nits of brightness while being covered by a GorillaGlass Victus 2 protective glass panel.The camera layout sees some major upgrades the concept comes equipped with three powerful 64MP shooters. A wide-angle, an ultrawide, and a telephoto all combine to help you master computational photography while the Tensor G5 chip works hard to make every photo look great. The Pro line also has that temperature sensor beside the flash something that Pixel 9 Pro users still havent really explored to its full potential.Other features include a larger 5,300mAh battery (outshining even the Pixel Fold 2s 5,000mAh battery). Paired with the Tensor chips battery optimization skills, you could possibly pull nearly 2 days of moderate use on a full charge something that not many flagship phones can boast of. The USB-C port provides 45W of fast charging, going beyond the 37W limit on the Pixel 9 Pro.Were still months away from Google dropping the Pixel 10 series, so a lot of this is pure conjecture at this point. The Pixel 9a is slated to debut in mid-March, while the series 10 usually drops in September, a month after Googles I/O event. Lets see what Google has in store for this year. Hopefully, the company makes some meaningful design upgrades to their phones beyond the run-of-the-mill AI integration that often promises the world but usually doesnt deliver.The post Google Pixel 10 Pro Concept Teases a Vertical Camera Bump, Larger Displays, and a Tensor G5 Chip first appeared on Yanko Design.

While CES 2025 is going to be all the rage, Toyota on the other face of the planet is going to set the Tokyo Auto Salon ablaze with its upcoming concept. This is the RAV4 Dark Side Performance concept all set to make a bold appearance at the auto show. The Japanese automotive giant wants to have a renewed outlook for the popular SUV with this remake, taking a detour from the rugged nature of the vehicle.Toyota is poised to explore the limits of design and innovation with this futuristic concept vehicle still shrouded in mystery. The alternate identity for the SUV is as unique as its namesake: the Dark Side Performance and Toyota is taking an out-of-the-box aggressive approach with the aesthetics as seen in the teaser trailer.Designer: ToyotaThe street-focused concept can be seen draped in large fender flares, angular intakes, and a cool lighting system surrounding the closed-off grille to hone the sci-fi element. In the teaser reveal, Toyota shows a different side of the RAV4, and that is very much evident from the sharp exteriors. We are certain, the interiors will carry even more of that futuristic vibe, as the automaker in a press release said, It recreates the mobility that appears in the world of science fiction such as movies, anime, and games in the real world.Toyota has a few off-road targeted versions of the SUV, but its the first one ever to have street-focused performance elements. Expect the ride to have tons of torque for quick acceleration from a standing start and enhanced traction control with ABS and stability control thatll excite street racers. Will it be able to hold its ground against the highly tuned performance racers from acclaimed tuning shops around the world? Only time will tell.It is safe to assume that the vehicle will be an electric trim or at least a hybrid version. In addition to this reveal, Toyota also disclosed the presence of an Outdoor Lifestyle Package for the RAV4. Based on the promo shot it is clear, that the package has unique graphics on the front, roof rack, all-terrain tires and fender flares. That means, even if the mysterious RAV4 Dark Side Performance never makes it past the concept stage into production, the package will keep outdoorsy enthusiasts interested in the SUV.Both the RAV4 Dark Side Performance and Outdoor Lifestyle Package will be on show at the Tokyo Auto Salon from January 10 at the Makuhari Messe Convention Center.The post Toyotas RAV4 Dark Side Performance is a mysterious performance concept set to debut at Tokyo Auto Salon first appeared on Yanko Design.

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MacworldOn January 17, Severance, Apples most popular show not named Ted Lasso, will begin its long-awaited second season. And Apple is so excited to mark the occasion, it wants to make sure everyone is caught up on the first season.This weekend, Apple is making Apple TV+ free for everyone. That means you can watch as many shows and movies as you can handle in a 48-hour period, beginning at midnight on Saturday and continuing until 11:59 pm on Sunday.You can access Apple TV+ through the Apple TV app on all Apple devices, Roku, Google TV Streamer, and most smart TVs, including Samsung and LG.Apple has already received several Golden Globe nominations, including Best Drama for Slow Horses and Best Limited Series for Disclaimer. Other critically acclaimed shows airing in 2024 are Shrinking starring Harrison Ford and Presumed Innocent led by Jake Gyllenhaal.But of course, you cant watch everything. Here are our picks for what to check out in the allotted time:Severence: Apples delightfully strange and gripping drama is one of the best shows youll find on any platform. There are a total of nine episodes inthe first season, about an hour each. Total time: About 9 hoursShrinking: Shorter and lighter than Severence but just as entertaining, Shrinking centers on a therapist (Jason Segel) who becomes very involved in his patients lives. Hilarity and emotion ensue in this fast watch with just 10 half-hour episodes in the first season. Total time: About 5 hoursThe Morning Show: The show that started it all. Starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, the show is about, you guessed it, the trials and tribulations of a morning news show. There are three seasons, but check out the first, with 10 episodes at about an hour each, and youll be hooked. Total time: About 10 hoursFly Me to the Moon: Even if youre not a moon landing conspiracist, this brisk comedy starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum will make you a believer. Total time: About 2 hours, 11 minutesTed Lasso: If you havent seen the show everyone was talking about in 2021, its still worth a watch. A heartwarming and hilarious fish-out-of-water tale, Ted Lasso is as good as everyone says it is. Season 1 is 10 half-hour episodes. Total time: About 6 hoursApple TV+ normally costs $9.99 a month with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. Additionally, customers who purchase and activate a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Mac get three months of Apple TV+ for free.For more information about all the trials on offer, read about how to get Apple TV+ for free.

MacworldAs we head into a new year, Apple has outlined some of its plans for its Fitness+ service. The new content will kick off on Monday, January 6, and includes the following new and updated workouts:Progressive strength training: A three-week program that starts with Progressive Overload (Week One), Time Under Tension (Week Two), and finally Dynamic Power (Week Three). Its designed to be repeated with higher weights as you build strength.Strength, Endurance, and Agility for Pickleball: For some reason, pickleball is the countrys fastest-growing sport. And this program, featuring professional pickleball champion Catherine Parenteau, is designed to up your game.Yoga Peak Poses: Similar to a one-on-one instructional session, with each highlighting a single peak pose.Introduction to Breath Meditation: Five different 10-minute meditations guiding you through different breath meditation techniques.New Time to Walk episodes: The Apple Watch Time to Walk feature gets eight new episodes, kicking off with Adam Scott on January 13 as a tie-in to the second season of Severance.Apple Fitness+ will also continue its rotating lineup of Artist Spotlight music tie-ins and special guest instructors, including choreographer Alex Wongs dance workout.Additionally, Apple has announced a collaboration with running, cycling, and hiking app Strava. Enhanced integration means that when you share a Fitness+ workout with Strava, youll see rich details about it in Strava and can share it with the Strava community. Existing Strava subscribers will be able to get three months of Fitness+ for free, and Strava athletes will appear as guest trainers on Fitness+ throughout the year.

In a bid to gain favor with the president-elect, Apple CEO Tim Cook has contributed $1 million of his personal finances to the inauguration fund.CEO Tim Cook is familiar with dealing with president-electPresident-elect Donald Trump will be inaugurated on January 20, 2025, and tech giants want to ensure they are noticed. Companies and their CEOs have been making large contributions to the inauguration, and Apple is no different.However, instead of Apple itself contributing its own funds, its CEO Tim Cook is providing $1 million of his own money to the inauguration fund according to a report from Axios. Apple itself will not be providing funds. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Heres a useful tool for architects and planners as we enter the new year. The newly released National Zoning Atlas resource covers 30,000 U.S. municipal zoning codes and consolidates several different disciplines, representing the "most complex geocoded legal research project in the United States." The methodology for the atlas was first developed in 2020 by Cornell AAP professor Sara Bronin, who just announced her departure from the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP).Authors from the nonprofit Land Use Atlas, Inc. state: "The National Zoning Atlas helps people better understand zoning, which in turn broadens participation in land use decisions, facilitates zoning reform, and narrows a wide information gap that currently favors land speculators, institutional investors, and homeowners over socioeconomically disadvantaged groups. It also enables comparisons across jurisdictions, illuminates regional and statewide trends, and strengthens planning for housing productio...

This gold ring features an engraving of Venus Victrix, or Venus the Victorious, a Romanized aspect of the goddess associated with imperial power and romantic conquests alike. Emmanuelle Collado / INRAPAround the second or third century C.E., a gold ring bearing the likeness of the Roman goddess Venus was lost on a road in what is now Brittany, France. The exact circumstances of the jewelrys creation and how it ended up at the crossroad are unknown, but the ring and a host of similarly ancient artifacts unearthed nearby provide tantalizing insights into the regions history.Researchers from the French National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research (INRAP) excavated the 11-acre site ahead of planned development in the French commune of Pac. According to a statement, the archaeologists discovered evidence of settlements spanning the Late Bronze Age through the early medieval period, suggesting humans occupied the area for some 2,000 years. Sections of the ancient road being cleared Emmanuelle Ah Thon / INRAPA highlight of the finds is the ring, which survived in an exceptional state of preservation, the statement says. The gold band contains an engraved nicolo, or onyx agate cut to leave a thin layer of faint whitish blue over a thicker layer of black, according to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.The nicolo gem depicts Venus Victrix, or Venus the Victorious, a name for the Roman goddess that emphasizes her association with imperial power and romantic conquests alike. In the ancient era, Venus Victrix, who borrowed her ties to military might from Ishtar, the Mesopotamian goddess of war and sexual love, was often shown in full armor. Roman generals were known to call on Venus Victrix before battle and offer devotion to her cult, wrote Katie White for ArtnetBy the turn of the 19th century, however, the epithet had taken on a different meaning. A marble statue of Pauline Bonaparte (sister to Napoleon Bonaparte) as Venus Victrix celebrates the goddess prowess in matters of the heart. Depicted reclining on a couch in the nude, Pauline holds an apple, alluding to the Greek myth in which Paris, a prince of Troy, awards a golden apple to Venus Greek counterpart, Aphrodite, choosing her over Hera and Athena as the fairest goddess of them all. According to legend, Paris decisionand Aphrodites promise to reward him with the love of Helen of Troy, the most beautiful woman in the worldsoon sparked the Trojan War. An early 19th-century statue of Pauline Bonaparte as Venus Victrix Antonio Canova via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY-SA 4.0The newly uncovered ring dates to Brittanys occupation by the Romans, which began with Julius Caesars conquest of the region in 56 B.C.E. During this period, a network of roads connected locals, who drove around in wheeled vehicles that left tracks still visible today. One such traveler likely lost their ring on the road, where it remained for nearly two millennia.As INRAP notes, the Brittany community reached its zenith between the seventh and eighth centuries C.E. Residents developed a robust infrastructure based on the division of land into plots with a set purpose, such as farming, housing, cooking and storage. Archaeologists discovered numerous traces of the medieval hamlet, including cooking pots, storage vases, millstones used to grind grain, and carbonized remnants of cereal grains and legumes.Another noteworthy find was a cache of a dozen coins from the Carolingian Empire, whose borders spanned much of western Europe during the early medieval era. Dated to the ninth and tenth centuries C.E., the coins were buried during a period of great upheaval, when the Vikings were conducting raids on Carolingian territory. Though the newly excavated site was abandoned around this same time, Live Sciences Owen Jarus writes that its not clear if [the settlers withdrawal] and the deposition of the coins is because of Viking raids. Cache of Carolingian denarii dated to the ninth and tenth centuries C.E. Coline Herbert / INRAPGet the latest stories in your inbox every weekday.Filed Under: Ancient Civilizations, Ancient Rome, Archaeology, Coins, Cool Finds, France, Gold, Jewelry, Legend, Medieval Ages, Myth, Roman Empire, Warfare