The latest manufacturing gauges for August have shown that U.S. factories are still experiencing a slowdown, raising concerns about the overall state of the economy. The Institute for Supply Management’s survey of purchasing managers revealed that only 47.2% reported expansion during the month, falling below the 50% breakeven point for activity. While this figure was
The recent incident in the English Channel resulting in the death of at least 12 people, including 10 women and girls, is a stark reminder of the dangerous journey that migrants undertake to seek refuge in a new land. The lack of adequate safety measures, as highlighted by the French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, is
China’s housing market has been facing ongoing challenges despite various government stimulus and support measures that have been implemented. According to Haibin Zhu, chief China economist at JPMorgan, the housing market crash is far from over and home prices are not expected to stabilize until at least 2025. Recent data shows only minimal growth in
Alfonso Cuarón, the renowned Oscar-winning director, is currently mulling over the idea of transforming his lauded seven-hour Apple TV+ series, Disclaimer, into a format that could meet the criteria for Academy Award eligibility. The exceptional work, helmed and adapted by Cuarón from Renée Knight’s gripping 2015 novel, revolves around Catherine Ravenscroft, a documentary filmmaker portrayed
The looming question mark hanging over the Cincinnati Bengals’ wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase’s availability has caused a buzz less than a week before the season opener. Coach Zac Taylor has labeled Chase as day-to-day and expressed concerns about his lack of practice as he awaits the status of a contract extension. With Monday being the
Cannabis, a widely used substance in the United States, has been found to impact the human body’s epigenome, according to a study conducted by epidemiologist Lifang Hou and her team at Northwestern University. The epigenome, a complex system of switches that regulate gene activity, can be influenced by environmental and lifestyle factors, including the use
The REC-CAGEFREE I randomized trial compared drug-coated balloon (DCB) angioplasty with stenting as the initial strategy for de novo coronary artery stenoses. The results showed that DCB with rescue use of drug-eluting stents (DES) led to a significantly higher rate of adverse cardiovascular events compared to intended stenting. This study, presented by Ling Tao, MD,
Jessica Pegula has once again reached the quarterfinals at the US Open, marking her seventh appearance at this stage in a Grand Slam tournament. However, despite her consistent performance in getting to this round, Pegula has yet to secure a win in a major quarterfinal, holding a 0-6 record. The No. 6-seeded Pegula, known for
The recent decision by British Foreign Minister David Lammy to suspend some arms export licenses to Israel sends a strong message about the importance of ethical arms trading. This move comes in response to fears that these arms could be used in a way that would breach international law. Lammy announced that 30 out of
Recently, Brazil’s federal supreme court justices voted unanimously to uphold orders suspending the use of Elon Musk’s social network X nationwide. This decision came after a series of warnings and requests from the court to comply with local laws regarding online content and misinformation. The court’s top justice, Alexandre de Moraes, issued the suspension orders