China’s rapid urbanization drive, which has been progressing at an astonishing pace over the past decade, is finally coming to a halt. This development, according to China economist Hao Hong, could further exacerbate the already struggling property sector in the country. Hong points out that the excessive building of housing for the Chinese population has
In a significant decision, Judge Scott McAfee of Fulton County Superior Court in Atlanta has ordered that the identities of jurors in the Georgia election interference case involving former President Donald Trump will remain undisclosed until the completion of the trial. The aim behind this ruling is to ensure the safety and privacy of the
Long COVID, characterized by the presence of symptoms for at least 3 months after a COVID infection, has been a cause for concern among healthcare professionals and the general population. Recent data briefs from the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) shed light on the prevalence of long COVID among children and adults in
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expressed grave reservations about an investigational amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) treatment called debamestrocel — also known as MSC-NTF or NurOwn — developed by BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics. With an advisory committee meeting scheduled for this week, the FDA has deemed the drug’s application as scientifically incomplete and lacking evidence
In a strategic move to stay ahead of its competitors such as Microsoft and Google, e-commerce giant Amazon has announced its plan to invest up to $4 billion in the promising artificial intelligence (AI) firm, Anthropic. By acquiring a minority ownership position in Anthropic, Amazon aims to leverage the potential of generative AI and further
After months of negotiations, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have reached a preliminary labor agreement, potentially bringing an end to the ongoing writers strike in Hollywood. The WGA and AMPTP are currently finalizing the contract language, and both sides are optimistic about the deal.
AstraZeneca, a leading pharmaceutical company, has been making notable strides beyond its successful oncology portfolio. Jefferies analyst Peter Welford believes that investors should not overlook the company’s robust pipeline of therapies in the cardio and respiratory space. In fact, Welford recently upgraded the stock from hold to buy and raised the price target on U.S.-listed
Samsung is known for its wide range of smartphones catering to different price points and user preferences. One of the most popular series in their lineup is the Galaxy A series, which offers affordable yet feature-packed devices. And now, Samsung is set to release its newest addition to the series – the Samsung Galaxy A05s.
Iconic actress Sophia Loren, renowned for her beauty and talent, recently suffered a serious fall at her home in Geneva. The incident resulted in fractures to her hip and femur, necessitating surgery. At 89 years old, the actress proved her resilience by undergoing the procedure and emerging with a positive outcome. Loren’s unfortunate accident coincided
The United Kingdom is bracing itself for the arrival of Storm Agnes, a major storm that is set to hit parts of the country. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for this impending weather event, highlighting the potential dangers that it poses. From 10am on Wednesday until 7am on Thursday, much of the