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After a six-decade search, scientists have finally developed the first vaccine to protect against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, and additional vaccines are in the pipeline. The US Food and Drug Administration has given the green light to Arexvy, created by pharmaceutical company GSK, which is specifically designed as a single shot for adults aged […]
In the first quarter of this year, Ford Motor Co. reported a net income of $1.76 billion, marking a significant improvement compared to a net loss of $3.1 billion for the same period last year. The company’s internal-combustion engine vehicle unit, Ford Blue, generated $2.62 billion in profits before taxes, and Ford Pro, the commercial […]
On May 2nd, a report by NPR revealed that Elon Musk, the CEO of Twitter, had threatened to reassign NPR’s Twitter account to another company. NPR had stopped posting content to its official Twitter feeds last month due to a Twitter designation that implied government involvement in its editorial content. Musk questioned NPR’s engagement with […]
In a recent move, Twitter introduced a paid verification system, which was criticized by Elon Musk as being “bullshit”. The system was replaced just a few days ago, and Twitter is now reportedly handing out blue ticks for free to celebrity users and accounts with over one million followers. However, some of the newly verified […]
Reports suggest that Apple is currently testing a new 15-inch MacBook Air that will reportedly feature a processor “on par” with the current M2 chip. According to Bloomberg, the company has begun testing the device to ensure its compatibility with third-party App Store apps, which is a routine process before the release of any new […]
Boeing is facing yet another challenge that could impact the production and delivery of its popular 737 Max airplane. The issue revolves around a part made by supplier Spirit AeroSystems, where a “non-standard” manufacturing process was used on two fittings in aft fuselages. Although the problem isn’t considered an “immediate safety of flight issue,” it […]
Asus has just unveiled its latest gaming-focused smartphones, the ROG Phone 7 and Phone 7 Ultimate, which are now available for pre-order in Europe and Taiwan and are set to ship later this month. Starting at €999 (£999.99) and €1,399 (£1,199.99), respectively, the devices boast Qualcomm’s latest flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and an […]
Walmart has recently announced plans to close half of its stores in Chicago, a move that stands in stark contrast to the retail giant’s previously publicized commitment to expand its presence in the city as part of its corporate racial justice initiative in the wake of George Floyd’s murder by police in 2020. Walmart revealed […]
After two decades of entering the Indian market, Apple is preparing to launch its first set of retail stores in the country. The tech giant’s retail stores, Apple BKC in Mumbai on April 18 and Apple Saket in Delhi on April 20, signal a growing interest in the market. Apple has expressed optimism about India’s […]
On April 11th, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd unveiled its generative AI model named Tongyi Qianwen, which will be integrated into all the company’s applications soon. Tongyi Qianwen is an impressive AI large language model that can perform various tasks such as drafting invitation letters, planning trip itineraries, and advising shoppers on types of makeup to […]
On a sunny Sunday afternoon, Jon Rahm made history by winning the Masters tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Despite a rocky start on the first hole of the first round, where he logged a double bogey, Rahm managed to overcome days of challenging weather conditions and stiff competition to claim his second career major […]
According to an article by The Guardian, a pharmaceutical company has announced that vaccines for various conditions including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, autoimmune diseases, and others could be available as early as 2030. Dr. Paul Burton, the chief medical officer of Moderna, expressed confidence in the firm’s ability to provide highly effective options for a variety […]
On Wednesday night, the full moon emerged from London’s clouds and caught the attention of many. It served as a reminder of the significant impact that the moon has on life on Earth. Medieval observers of the moon were similarly fascinated by its various phases and phenomena, which have now proven useful in solving a […]
Apple has released its latest software update, iOS 16.4, which brings a range of new features to iPhone users, including voice isolation for calls and support for PlayStation 5 controllers. One of the most requested updates is a collection of new emoji, which includes a plain pink heart, a shaking-head smiley, and animals like a […]
Dara Khosrowshahi, the CEO of Uber, went undercover as an Uber driver in September 2022 to gain firsthand experience and insight into the Uber-employee experience. The company had traditionally focused on improving the rider experience, but Khosrowshahi believed that improving the driver experience was crucial to maintaining the company’s lead over rivals such as Lyft. […]
According to a recent study, moderate alcohol consumption may not have the health benefits that some people believe it does. The study involved a meta-analysis of 107 previous studies on alcohol consumption, which included more than 4.8 million participants. The researchers were trying to establish a link between daily alcohol intake and death from any […]
A recent study published in The BMJ lists at least 45 reasons to limit the intake of free or added sugar to less than 10% of a person’s daily caloric intake. The research shows that high consumption of added sugar is linked to negative health outcomes, including diabetes, gout, obesity, high blood pressure, heart attack, […]
A new analysis of patients treated at Cleveland Clinic’s ReCOver Clinic revealed that approximately 40% of patients with long COVID experience moderate to severe sleep problems. The report, which was published on Tuesday in the Internal Medicine Journal, analyzed the sleep patterns of 962 patients who had long COVID between February 2021 and April 2022. […]
On April 5th, Pfizer announced that their experimental respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine was 82% effective in preventing severe infections in infants. The vaccine was given to expecting mothers during the second half of their pregnancy, and the trial results confirmed preliminary data from the study. Final data was published in the New England Journal […]
An Italian lawmaker from the right-wing Brothers of Italy party has proposed a law that would ban the use of English in official documents, with hefty fines for those who fail to comply. The bill, presented by Fabio Rampelli, a member of the Brothers of Italy party to which Giorgia Meloni also belongs, has caused […]
French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are due to visit China on Wednesday for a three-day state visit. They will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss the war in Ukraine and how to get support from China in dealing with Russia. China is officially neutral in the war […]
On Tuesday, Finland became the 31st member of NATO, doubling Russia’s border length with the military alliance and delivering a significant rebuke to Moscow. The decision to join NATO was prompted by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, which spurred both Finland and Sweden to file applications to join the alliance. While Sweden’s application […]
Since its release, Google’s AI chatbot Bard has been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. A promotional video featuring Bard shared inaccurate information, leading Alphabet to lose $100 billion in market value. However, Sundar Pichai, Google’s CEO, remains relaxed about the need for the company’s artificial intelligence models to advance. In a letter […]
On April 3, 1973, Marty Cooper, an engineer at Motorola, made history by placing the first-ever call on a handheld, portable cell phone. Cooper dialed his counterpart at rival firm Bell Laboratories and informed him of his achievement. The commercial version of Cooper’s prototype, the Motorola Dynatac 8000X, was released 11 years later in 1984. […]
A recent report from The Information revealed that Jacob Devlin, a top Google AI researcher, resigned earlier this year after he warned Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai and other top executives that the company’s ChatGPT competitor, Bard, was being trained on data from OpenAI’s chatbot. The Information cited a source with direct knowledge of the issue […]
Earlier, Microsoft and Nintendo, along with numerous other significant game creators and businesses, confirmed their absence. The announcement now follows this confirmation. The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) will not be returning to an in-person event in 2023. The trade event, which showcases the video game industry, was scheduled to take place at the Los Angeles […]
Virgin Orbit, the rocket company owned by British billionaire Sir Richard Branson, has announced plans to lay off 85% of its staff after failing to secure new investment. Reports suggest that the company will also halt operations indefinitely. The move comes just weeks after the company paused its operations to shore up its finances. In […]
Netflix has announced that “The Night Agent” has been renewed for a second season. The action thriller series premiered on March 23 and has quickly become popular among audiences, earning 168.71 million hours viewed and reaching the top spot on Netflix’s weekly Top 10 chart. The second season of the series will consist of 10 […]
The business said on Wednesday that it would hold its 34th annual Worldwide Developers Conference at its Cupertino, California, headquarters from Monday, June 5 through Friday, June 9. The opening session of the conference will be “a spectacular all-day event,” which will include the standard keynote address and the platform State of the Union addresses. […]
The Chinese government’s regulatory crackdown on the tech sector in late 2020 resulted in a loss of over $1 trillion from the country’s largest companies. However, there are indications that the central government is softening its stance towards internet giants like Alibaba, which could have a positive impact on Chinese tech stocks. Alibaba announced a […]
According to a person with knowledge of the matter who spoke to The Hill, Disney is getting rid of its metaverse division as part of their plan to fire 7,000 employees and save the corporation billions of dollars. The idea to eliminate the department in charge of creating metaverse plans was initially revealed by the […]
The manufacturer of electric vehicles, Lucid Group Inc., announced on Tuesday that it will restructure its business and eliminate 1,300 jobs, or approximately 18% of its staff. The manufacturer of the Air luxury car announced a production prediction for 2023 last month that was well below analyst expectations and revealed a significant decline in orders […]
A tick-borne disease called babesiosis is becoming more prevalent in the northeastern United States. Although Pennsylvania is one of the worst states in the nation for Lyme disease, awareness of tick bite prevention has not been raised as much for babesiosis. Babesiosis is a parasitic disease that infects red blood cells and is transmitted through […]
According to study published online in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, people with atopic (allergic) disorders like asthma or eczema may have a higher chance of developing osteoarthritis, a painful and frequently crippling joint ailment. According to the researchers, medications that are intended to block the body’s physiological cues for allergic responses may help […]
According to a recent report by Bloomberg, Apple may have changed its plans for iOS 17. Initially, the company was focused on improving performance and fixing bugs rather than adding new features. However, the new report suggests that Apple has changed its mind and is now planning to include several new features in iOS 17, […]
On Monday, the Green Bay Packers’ General Manager, Brian Gutekunst, indicated that the team may not necessarily receive a first-round draft pick for quarterback Aaron Rodgers, which suggests that the Packers may have abandoned their previous stance of requiring the 13th overall pick in the upcoming draft as part of any deal. However, it also […]
On the season finale of The Bachelor, Zach Shallcross, a 26-year-old tech executive, proposed to Kaity Biggar, a 27-year-old ER nurse, and the two are now engaged. Despite a bit of drama during Fantasy Suite week, where Zach upset both Gabi and Kaity by revealing intimate details of his overnight dates, Kaity’s feelings for him […]
Wayne Cole provides an overview of the European and international markets for the day. Asian stock markets have been uneven so far on Monday, while U.S. and European stock futures are higher, possibly as a result of the fact that no other banks failed over the weekend. There is some relief that Silicon Valley Bank […]
27 March 2023 (Reuters) According to six sources with knowledge of the situation, Elon Musk’s brain implant business Neuralink has approached one of the largest U.S. neurosurgical clinics as a possible clinical trials partner as it gets ready to test its devices on humans if regulators permit it. Since 2016, Neuralink has been working on […]
During my third year at university, I and my housemate were completely consumed by Capcom’s Resident Evil 4 on Nintendo’s GameCube, to the extent that it almost jeopardized my degree. The game’s perfect blend of horror, action, melodramatic dialogue, and exaggerated boss battles captivated us, causing us to play for hours on end and switching […]
Adaptive Charging, a feature that initially appeared on the Pixel 4 and is still present today, is available on Pixel smartphones. With Adaptive Charging enabled, Pixel users will help extend the life of their battery by charging their device continuously overnight to 80% and fully recharging it to 100% right before they wake up. This […]
Mesut Özil, the former Arsenal and Real Madrid midfielder, has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 34. The German international, who won the World Cup with his country in 2014, was once regarded as one of the best players in the world in his position. During his career, Özil won the […]
A life insurance policy is a legal agreement between a person and an insurance company that commits the insurer to paying a specific sum of money to the beneficiary in the event of the insured’s demise. The main objective of life insurance is to guarantee the dependents of the policyholder financial stability in the case […]
A crucial step in the hiring process is a job interview. A candidate has the chance to exhibit a potential employer their abilities, background, and personality. The process does not, however, end with the interview. Equally crucial is following up after the interview. We will go through how to properly follow up after an interview […]
Due to its adaptability and nutritional value, chia seed pudding has grown in popularity recently as a dessert or breakfast option. An edible seed known as chia is produced by the Salvia hispanica plant, which is indigenous to Mexico and Guatemala. These small seeds may be used in a number of dishes, such as smoothies, […]
A common and delectable side dish that goes well with many different meals is mashed potatoes. These are mashed potatoes with a twist since they are not quite mashed, which gives them a distinctive texture and flavor. We shall describe what mashed potatoes are, how to make them, and the health advantages they provide in […]
Baked chicken tenders are a healthier alternative to fried chicken tenders, which are usually high in calories, unhealthy fats, and sodium. Baked chicken tenders are low in fat and calories, and they are a good source of protein, making them a great option for anyone who wants to eat healthily without sacrificing taste. What are […]
With just a few basic ingredients at home, you can prepare baked apple chips, a tasty and nutritious snack. To make these chips, thinly slice the apples, sprinkle them with sugar and cinnamon, and bake them in the oven until they are crisp and browned. They make an excellent substitute for store-bought chips, which are […]
Thailand is a stunning and intriguing place with a distinctive mix of cultural experiences, gorgeous natural landscape, and delectable cuisine to offer travelers. Thailand has something for everyone, whether you want to unwind on gorgeous beaches, visit bustling cities, or immerse yourself in historic temples and customs. We’ll examine some of the must-see places and […]
Cambodia is a lovely nation located in Southeast Asia. The nation is a great place for tourists who want to see the world because of its fascinating history, stunning scenery, and vibrant culture. We’ll talk about a travel blog for Cambodia in this post, which will provide you in-depth details on the nation, its sights, […]
The Dallas Mavericks have filed a formal protest with the NBA, claiming that the Golden State Warriors effectively received a free shot because of a mistake by the referees. The Mavs lost, 127-125. The Mavericks believed they possessed the ball after a timeout in the third quarter, so the five players on the field moved […]
