The FDA advisory committee’s unanimous support for the investigational drug donanemab for treating early Alzheimer’s disease marks a significant milestone in the field of Alzheimer’s research. The committee’s 11-0 vote in favor of donanemab’s benefits outweighing its risks for patients with mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia enrolled in clinical trials opens up new possibilities
OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence company, made headlines on Monday with the announcement of two key executive hires. Sarah Friar, known for her previous roles as the CEO of Nextdoor and finance chief at Square, is now stepping into the role of chief financial officer at OpenAI. Alongside Friar, Kevin Weil, the former president of
The United Auto Workers President, Shawn Fain, is currently under investigation by a federal court-appointed watchdog, Neil Barofsky. The investigation is focused on whether Fain has abused his power as the union president. Additionally, accusations have been made against union leaders, including Fain, for obstructing the investigation and interfering with the watchdog’s access to information.
Apple’s native virtual assistant Siri is at the forefront of the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, with exciting new features expected to be revealed at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). The focus is on making Siri smarter and more efficient in handling complex tasks, with a report highlighting the potential for controlling native Apple apps
As the new trading week begins, stock futures took a hit on Monday morning after a successful week last Friday. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures saw a decrease of approximately 0.2%, while S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures also experienced slight declines. Notably, Nvidia stock, which has been a significant market influencer recently, was
In the wake of the recent European Union election, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz finds himself under intense pressure as the far-right AfD party managed to secure a substantial 15.9% of the vote. This victory for the AfD comes in the face of multiple scandals and setbacks, signaling a shift in the political landscape of Germany.
Following the Celtics’ 105-98 victory over the Mavericks in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, Kristaps Porzingis appeared to tweak his right leg late in the game. Despite the apparent injury, Porzingis expressed his determination to continue playing, even stating that he would “die out there if [they] need” him. This unwavering resolve to stay
Archaeologists have long been intrigued by the elaborately carved stone balls that have been found predominantly in Scotland. Dating from the later Neolithic period, these stone balls are a puzzling mystery that continues to baffle experts. Over 425 of these balls have been discovered, varying in size and material. Decorated with spirals or concentric shapes,
As vacationers relaxed on sunbeds and swam in the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean at a small resort on Agia beach, a grim discovery was made. Outside the resort’s wired fence, two men stood over a body, later confirmed to be that of Dr. Michael Mosley. Greek officials revealed that Dr. Mosley, who had been
Alyson Hannigan recently shared some interesting insights about her experience filming the 1999 teen movie, American Pie. She revealed that the movie was low-budget with different tiers of negotiations for the actors. Hannigan found herself on the bottom C-tier, which meant she was only getting paid scale plus 10 percent, without any room for negotiation.