The recent findings from a working group of senior investigators, as part of the Alzheimer’s Disease Sequencing Project (ADSP), have shed new light on the role of the APOE4 gene in Alzheimer’s disease. Contrary to previous debates, it has been conclusively established that the APOE4 gene is indeed toxic and serves as the strongest genetic
Alibaba has recently announced the completion of a three-year regulatory “rectification” process after being fined for monopolistic practices in 2021. This marks a significant milestone for the Chinese tech giant as it strives to comply with antitrust regulations and regain the trust of regulators. Regulatory Compliance The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) in China
In recent times, social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok have been flooded with videos of dogs using soundboard buttons to communicate with their owners. While some may dismiss these videos as a mere fad, skeptics, including biologists, have raised concerns about the validity of this viral phenomenon. The question remains, can dogs truly understand
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) has recently raised concerns regarding permissionless blockchains within the banking sector. This type of blockchain, also known as trustless or public blockchain, allows unrestricted access to anyone on the network, posing unique risks to financial institutions. The BCBS has identified several issues with permissionless blockchains, particularly the lack
Artem Chigvintsev, a former Strictly Come Dancing star, has recently been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence in the United States. The 42-year-old Russian dancer, who gained fame by winning the BBC competition in 2010 with his celebrity partner Kara Tointon, found himself in trouble in California. The arrest took place after police responded to
Recently, the FDA issued a final rule that will have significant implications for tobacco retailers across the United States. This new rule raises the minimum age for certain restrictions on tobacco product sales, in alignment with the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act signed in December 2019. The federal minimum age for the sale of tobacco products
The 2024 Venice Film Festival started with the highly anticipated sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, directed by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton. Despite the excitement surrounding the film, some critics have pointed out that it lacks originality and feels more like a nostalgic revisit rather than a fresh take on the story. The film has been
Donald Trump, the former president and Republican presidential nominee, is making headlines once again by promoting his organization’s new crypto platform, which has recently been rebranded as “World Liberty Financial.” This move comes as Trump continues to position himself as a pro-crypto candidate for president, leveraging his political brand to attract supporters and donors within
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger recently spoke at the Deutsche Bank’s technology conference in Dana Point, California, acknowledging the challenges the company has faced in recent weeks. Following a disastrous earnings report, Intel’s stock price plummeted by 26%, marking the worst day on Wall Street for the chipmaker in over 50 years. Share prices have seen
Best Buy recently announced that it exceeded earnings and revenue expectations for the most recent quarter, leading to an increase in its fiscal-year profit guidance. The retailer now anticipates full-year adjusted earnings per share to fall within the range of $6.10 to $6.35. This is a significant increase from the previous range of $5.75 to