The latest data on U.S. manufacturing in August 2022 paints a grim picture of the state of the economy. According to various manufacturing gauges, U.S. factories remained in slowdown mode during the month. The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) reported that only 47.2% of purchasing managers indicated expansion in August, falling below the 50% breakeven
The recent incident in the English Channel has left at least 12 people dead, including 10 women and girls, after a boat carrying dozens of migrants tore apart. The mayor of Le Portel, a French coastal town involved in the rescue operation, described how the bottom of the boat ripped open, leading to the tragic
China’s housing market is facing ongoing challenges, despite numerous government support measures. JPMorgan economist Haibin Zhu has expressed concern that the housing market crash is far from over and that home prices are unlikely to stabilize until 2025 at the earliest. Recent data from China Index Academy shows that new home sales are experiencing minimal
The study conducted by epidemiologist Lifang Hou and her team from Northwestern University suggests that cannabis use may lead to changes in the human body’s epigenome. The epigenome plays a crucial role in regulating gene expression and consequently impacting various bodily functions. The research, which involved over 1,000 adults, sheds light on the potential effects
Renowned director Alfonso Cuarón is contemplating the idea of adapting his acclaimed seven-hour Apple TV+ series, Disclaimer, for potential Academy Award recognition. The gripping narrative, derived from Renée Knight’s captivating novel, revolves around Catherine Ravenscroft, brought to life by the talented Leila George and Cate Blanchett. The story delves into Ravenscroft’s life as a documentary
The status of Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase remains uncertain as the team approaches the season opener. Coach Zac Taylor has indicated that Chase is day-to-day, waiting on a contract extension and has not been participating in practice sessions. This leaves a big question mark on whether he will be ready for the upcoming game.
A recent randomized trial, REC-CAGEFREE I, has shed light on the inefficacy of drug-coated balloon (DCB) angioplasty as an initial strategy for de novo coronary artery stenoses. The study revealed that DCB with rescue use of drug-eluting stents (DES) resulted in a significantly higher composite 24-month rate of cardiovascular death, target vessel myocardial infarction (MI),
Jessica Pegula once again secured her spot in the quarterfinals at the US Open after a convincing victory over Diana Shnaider. This marks Pegula’s seventh time reaching this stage at a Grand Slam tournament. However, despite her repeated successes in getting to the quarterfinals, Pegula has yet to break the barrier in major quarterfinals, holding
In a bold move that has garnered attention worldwide, British Foreign Minister David Lammy announced the immediate suspension of some arms export licenses to Israel. This decision was made out of fears that the arms could potentially be used in a manner that would violate international law. Out of approximately 350 U.K. licenses to export
Recently, a panel of Brazil’s federal supreme court justices made a unanimous decision to uphold orders suspending the use of Elon Musk’s social network, X, nationwide. This decision came after the court’s top justice, Alexandre de Moraes, issued controversial suspension orders late Friday. The court had warned Musk and X to appoint a legal representative