A recent cyberattack on the Ascension health system operating in 19 states across the U.S. highlighted the vulnerabilities of healthcare systems to ransomware attacks. This attack forced some of its 140 hospitals to divert ambulances, delayed medical tests for patients, and blocked online access to patient records. The disruption caused by such attacks can have
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The dining landscape has been experiencing a downturn, with many restaurants witnessing a decrease in sales and foot traffic due to consumer spending cutbacks. However, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Wingstop, and Sweetgreen have managed to stand out from the crowd by reporting strong sales figures in the most recent quarter. These fast-casual chains have attracted high-income
The pervasive nature of plastic pollution has reached a new height with the discovery of miniscule plastic fragments invading the human body without our knowledge. The average person unknowingly inhales a significant amount of plastic every week, with unknown health effects looming over our future. In 2022, scientists made a groundbreaking finding by uncovering microplastics
The Sea Rangers Service, a social enterprise that aims to train young people to protect the ocean, has made its way to the UK. Founded in the Netherlands in 2016, the organization has now established itself in Port Talbot with the goal of restoring one million hectares of ocean biodiversity by 2040. The initiative also
The upcoming movie Twinless, produced by Three Point Capital and David Permut Productions, has added two new stars to its cast. Lauren Graham, well-known for her role in Gilmore Girls, and Aisling Franciosi, known for her work in The Nightingale, will be joining previously announced cast members Dylan O’Brien and James Sweeney. The movie follows
In April, China’s consumer prices saw a modest increase for the third consecutive month, indicating a boost in domestic demand. This growth comes as Beijing continues to implement various policy measures aimed at stabilizing the country’s economy. The latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics revealed that consumer prices rose by 0.3% year-on-year, surpassing
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a hot topic in the health space, particularly in the field of neurology. It is essential for physicians not to fear the adoption of AI technologies but instead embrace them. The adoption of AI should prioritize enhancing clinician efficiency while focusing on improving patient experience and accessibility. AI is not
Moderna recently announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has postponed the approval of its respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine until the end of May. This unexpected delay was attributed to “administrative constraints” within the agency, causing some uncertainty regarding the timeline for the vaccine’s release. Initially, the FDA was set to make a
OpenAI is preparing to announce the launch of its new artificial intelligence-powered search product, intensifying its rivalry with Google in the search engine realm. This unveiling is expected to take place on Monday, although there is still a possibility that the date could change as it has not been officially confirmed until now. OpenAI’s search
Luka Doncic, the young star of the Dallas Mavericks, showed his resilience and skill in Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite dealing with a soreness in his sprained right knee, Doncic came out with a bang, scoring 16 of his 29 points in the first quarter. His sizzling start set the tone for