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This illustration made available by the National Institute on Aging/National Institutes of Health depicts cells in an Alzheimer's-affected brain. An experimental drug modestly slowed the brain disease's progression, researchers reported Tuesday.

Study: Alzheimer's drug shows modest success slowing declines in memory, thinking

In a large study, the experimental Alzheimer's drug lecanemab reduced the rate of cognitive decline by 27 percent in people in the early stages of the disease.

Darius Rucker of Hootie And The Blowfish performs at Bridgestone Arena in 2019. Some acts looking to tour arenas like this are looking as far ahead as 2024.

Live Music Is Back, But You Might Still Have To Wait On That Arena Show

Live music giants AEG Presents and Live Nation say they've got a surplus of acts wanting to play as soon as possible.

Video: Timelapse Shows Texas' Llano River Completely Flood in Just Minutes

Timelapse video shows authorities blocking off a low water crossing over the Llano River in Kingsland just before flash flooding completely inundated the area in just 10 minutes.

Artist Jeffrey Gibson will represent the U.S. at the Venice Biennale in 2024, the first Indigenous artist to have a solo exhibition in the U.S Pavilion at the international art event.

In a first, the U.S. picks an Indigenous artist for a solo show at the Venice Biennale

The U.S. State Department selected Jeffrey Gibson to create an installation for the U.S. Pavilion at the prestigious international arts event.

Latin superstar Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show

The National Football League, Apple Music and Roc Nation made the announcement during halftime of Sunday night's game between the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys.

New photos show the volcanic plains of Mercury after a spacecraft fly-by

The BepiColombo spacecraft flew less than 200 miles from Mercury's surface and photographed volcanic plains and icy craters.

As Circus Ends, Looking at the Southwest Florida Roots of 'The Greatest Show on Earth'

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, touted as "the Greatest Show on Earth," will hold its final performance in May, after 146 years of…

Newly published stories show a different side of Ian Fleming and Graham Greene

The latest issue of "The Strand Magazine" contains rare stories by the iconic midcentury writers Ian Fleming and Graham Greene.

Reporter Traces Email Trail to Show Lobbyist Influence on Water Pollution Policy

A lobbyist given the edit pen on pending regulations. A regulatory agency influenced by the very people and businesses it’s tasked with overseeing. That’s…

Alison Brie Discusses 'Mad Men,' 'Community' And Her Start In Show Business

Following her breakout TV roles, actress Alison Brie moves to the big screen in Sleeping with Other People,a romantic comedy about serial cheaters who meet up 12 years after having a one-night stand.

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