Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a prion disease that primarily affects cervids, but there have been concerns about its potential to infect humans. Recent data from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and Rocky Mountain Laboratories provide new insights into the species barrier that prevents the transmission of CWD to humans. The
The recent vote by Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama against union representation by the United Auto Workers came as a disappointment to the UAW amidst its organizing efforts. The NLRB oversaw the election which resulted in 56% of the vote, or 2,642 workers, against the UAW. Despite more than 90% of eligible workers participating in the
The sentencing of David DePape to 30 years in prison for attempting to kidnap then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer is a chilling reminder of the threats faced by public officials. The fact that DePape admitted to breaking into the Pelosis’ home with the intention of holding the speaker hostage
Early Friday morning, as the second round of the PGA Championship was getting underway at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, tragedy struck when a pedestrian was struck and killed by a shuttle bus outside the golf course. This led to traffic being stopped in the area to deal with the aftermath of the accident.
The Moto G85 5G has made an appearance on a benchmarking website, hinting at the imminent release of the next midrange smartphone in Motorola’s G-series lineup. Building upon the success of its predecessor, the Moto G84 5G, this new model is expected to come equipped with an advanced Snapdragon chip manufactured using Qualcomm’s cutting-edge 4nm
A shocking case of a teacher engaging in sexual activity with two schoolboys has come to light, with 30-year-old Rebecca Joynes being found guilty of four counts of sexual activity with a child and two counts of sexual activity with a child by a person in a position of trust. The verdict was reached following
Recently, Tesla announced plans to cut approximately 600 more employees at its manufacturing facilities and engineering offices. These job cuts have affected a wide range of roles, from entry-level positions to directors, across various departments. The company cited weakening demand for Tesla EVs and increased competition as reasons for the restructuring. This move is part
Urban areas like New York City are not immune to the threat of bird flu. While traditionally associated with hunters, poultry farmers, and dairy farmers, the current outbreak has shown that city dwellers, especially those with pets, need to be cautious as well. The New York City Virus Hunters (NYCVH) Program conducted a community science
Chet Kapoor, the current CEO of DataStax, had humble beginnings in Silicon Valley as an intern at NeXT, a software company founded by tech icon Steve Jobs. Kapoor, who idolized Jobs since his teenage years, found himself working just yards away from the visionary leader. Despite starting off as an intern tasked with making coffee,
Vertical has recently acquired the U.S. rights to the highly anticipated sci-fi thriller, Elevation, starring Anthony Mackie and Morena Baccarin. Directed by George Nolfi, the film is set in a post-apocalyptic world in the Rocky Mountains. The storyline follows a single father and two women as they brave the dangers lurking outside their homes to