Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) has raised questions regarding the FDA’s approval process after Elon Musk’s Neuralink was permitted to implant its device in humans without a facility inspection despite possible animal testing violations dating back to 2019. This has sparked concerns about the safety and regulation of new medical technologies. Moderna has announced successful results
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After a disappointing early exit from the NCAA tournament, there were doubts surrounding the future of John Calipari as the head coach of the Kentucky men’s basketball team. However, athletic director Mitch Barnhart announced that Calipari would be returning for his 16th season in 2024-25. This decision came following discussions between Calipari and Barnhart about
Apple recently announced that the highly anticipated Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 is scheduled to take place in June. This annual conference, filled with new software features and enhancements, is eagerly anticipated by developers worldwide. While the event typically takes place at Apple’s headquarters, this year it will be held online with access to video
Recent findings from a long-running poll have revealed that public satisfaction with the NHS has plummeted to the lowest level on record. Merely 24% of individuals expressed contentment with the health service in a survey conducted in 2023. The primary reasons for dissatisfaction were identified as poor access to GPs and extended wait times for
Recently, NFL owners voted to implement major changes to the kickoff play in an effort to reduce high-speed collisions and decrease concussion rates. The new format, which mirrors the setup used in the XFL, will involve moving the majority of kicking and return teams downfield. This change is expected to be implemented for the 2024
The initial trading of Donald Trump’s social media company under the ticker DJT saw a surge of more than 50% in the share price shortly after going public. The trading session was temporarily halted due to the high volatility, but it eventually resumed. This spike in share price highlights the investor interest and excitement surrounding
Donald Trump’s recent promotion of a line of Bibles in collaboration with country music star Lee Greenwood raises some eyebrows regarding his motives. By claiming that “All Americans need a Bible in their home” and insinuating that the lack of religion is contributing to the country going “haywire,” Trump seems to be using religion for
A recent Mendelian randomization study has brought into question the long-held belief that red and processed meats can significantly contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. This study, published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, challenges the commonly accepted notion and raises the need for further research in this area.
The recently announced partnership between the Sundance Institute, Choose Chicago, and the Chicago Film Office to host the Sundance Institute x Chicago event this summer marks a significant moment for the Windy City’s cultural scene. Set to take place from June 28 – 30, the event aims to shine a spotlight on Chicago’s vibrant filmmaking
A recent leak suggests that WhatsApp may be working on introducing international payments through its in-app Unified Payments Interface (UPI) service. This feature, if implemented, would allow Indian users to send money to select international merchants, potentially expanding the platform’s user base. WhatsApp Payments, also known as WhatsApp Pay, was initially launched for Indian users