Australia has chosen Shayda, a poignant drama directed by Noora Niasari, an Iranian-Australian debut writer, as its submission for the Best International Feature Film Oscar race. With executive producer Cate Blanchett on board and a distribution deal with Sony Pictures Classics, Shayda has garnered attention and acclaim since its world premiere at Sundance Film Festival,
The baseball industry was left stunned as the Los Angeles Angels made a shocking move by placing a significant portion of their roster on waivers. Players such as Lucas Giolito, Matt Moore, Reynaldo Lopez, Dominic Leone, Hunter Renfroe, and Randal Grichuk were all exposed to potential claims. This unexpected turn of events has sparked a
The district attorney prosecuting the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump and 18 others has urged the judge to order that all defendants who have been granted speedy trials be tried together. Fulton County DA Fani Willis believes that it is crucial for the defendants to be tried collectively, or at the
In a groundbreaking move, ESPN has partnered with Theater Sports Network to bring Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) games to movie theaters nationwide. This distribution agreement expands on ESPN’s previous venture with Cinemark for the College Football Playoff and includes approximately 75 ACC games throughout the season. This move aims to enhance the viewership experience and
3M, a multinational conglomerate, has recently reached a settlement of $6.01 billion with approximately 250,000 plaintiffs who alleged that the company manufactured defective earplugs leading to hearing loss among military veterans and service members. This settlement marks the end of the largest mass tort litigation in U.S. history. The court-appointed lead plaintiffs’ counsel, Bryan Aylstock,
The Biden administration has taken a significant step towards lowering drug costs for older adults in the U.S. by unveiling a list of 10 drugs that will be subject to price negotiations between manufacturers and Medicare. This announcement marks an effort to address the increasingly burdening costs of prescription medications for Medicare Part D beneficiaries.
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are commonly used to treat depression and anxiety in patients of all ages. However, a recent Norwegian cohort study has shed light on the potential cardiotoxic effects of SSRIs, specifically in elderly patients. The study suggests that therapeutic doses of certain SSRIs may lead to increased risk of arrhythmia in
The field of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to gain momentum, with Google recently announcing the availability of its AI-powered tools for enterprise customers. Priced at $30 per user per month, Google aims to tap into the growing popularity of AI in various industries. This move comes as Microsoft already offers a similar suite called “Copilot,”
In a recent survey conducted by Which?, Liverpool John Lennon Airport has been named the UK’s best airport, while Manchester Airport has earned the unfortunate title of the worst. In this critical analysis, we will delve into the key highlights of the survey and explore the reasons behind the rankings. Liverpool John Lennon Airport emerged
Shares of Chinese automaker BYD soared more than 5% on Tuesday, following a remarkable surge in first-half profits. The electric car manufacturer reported a staggering 204.68% increase in net profit, amounting to 10.95 billion yuan ($1.50 billion) in the January to June period, compared to 3.59 billion yuan the previous year. Stock prices in both