A recent phase III trial conducted in China revealed that a three-dose vaccine regimen known as HEV239 has shown high efficacy in preventing hepatitis E virus (HEV) infections over a 10-year period. The study, led by Shoujie Huang, MSc, from Jiangsu Provincial Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, reported an efficacy rate of 83.1% in
The recent surge in the S & P 500 to a new record is largely attributed to Nvidia’s impressive performance. The AI chipmaker’s fourth-quarter earnings report exceeded expectations, leading to a 14% surge in its stock price. This significant growth had a ripple effect on the broader markets, with the Nasdaq Composite also experiencing a
Philip Esformes, a convicted fraudster, recently entered a guilty plea for health care fraud, effectively ending the Justice Department’s pursuit of him. Despite his 20-year prison sentence being commuted by then-President Donald Trump, Esformes admitted to one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud in a federal court in Miami, Florida. The remaining five
The recent chaos surrounding a debate on Gaza in the House of Commons has led to growing calls for Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle to resign. The SNP has accused him of being involved in a “stitch up” with Labour over the handling of amendments to a motion, which Labour has denied. SNP’s Westminster leader,
Japan’s Nikkei 225 has recently hit a record high, reaching 39,029, surpassing the previous peak of 38,915.87 that was set back in 1989. This record-breaking rally has been fueled by the strong performance of banking, electronics, and consumer stocks, as well as robust earnings reports. Both the Nikkei and the broader Topix have outpaced other
The Visual Effects Society recently hosted the 22nd annual VES Awards at the prestigious Beverly Hilton, recognizing outstanding achievements in the field of visual effects across film and television. Among the top contenders for the evening were Disney’s “The Creator” and Sony’s “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” each boasting an impressive seven nominations. Both films wasted
ADHD-like traits have long been viewed as a hindrance in modern society, but recent research suggests that these characteristics may have actually provided an evolutionary advantage in the past. Individuals with qualities of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, such as difficulty regulating attention and restlessness, have been found to exhibit better foraging strategies compared to those
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is rumored to be the slimmest foldable handset yet from the South Korean tech giant. According to leaked details, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is expected to measure only 11mm when folded, which is a considerable decrease from the Galaxy Z Fold 5’s 13.4mm thickness. The use of
Auston Matthews made history on Wednesday night by scoring his 50th goal of the season in just 54 games, becoming the fastest NHL player to reach that milestone in 28 years. This impressive feat took place during a game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Arizona Coyotes at Mullett Arena. Matthews’ goal on a
Nvidia recently reported its fourth fiscal quarter earnings, exceeding Wall Street’s forecasts for both earnings and sales. The company reported earnings per share of $5.16, a significant increase from the expected $4.64. Moreover, Nvidia reported revenue of $22.10 billion, surpassing analysts’ expectations of $20.62 billion. The positive results led to a 10% increase in Nvidia’s