During his speech at the Democratic National Convention, Sen. Bernie Sanders made it clear that his stance on universal healthcare, specifically his support for a Medicare for All program, is unwavering. Despite knowing that Vice President Kamala Harris does not share this position, Sanders boldly proclaimed, “We need Medicare for All.” This shows his determination
Aaron Rodgers was not spared from the rigors of a tough training camp this year. New York Jets coach, Robert Saleh, had forewarned him back in April to brace himself for a challenging preseason. Despite knowing what was coming, Rodgers acknowledged that this year’s camp has been particularly demanding, claiming it to be one of
Artificial lighting in urban areas is having a significant impact on plants and insect populations, according to a recent study conducted by researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The study found that lighting up our nightscapes can make plants tougher to chew on, leading to a decrease in insect herbivory. This phenomenon could potentially
Travis Kelce, the recent Super Bowl champion, is set to showcase his acting skills in the upcoming action comedy film, Loose Cannons. The movie, currently in development at Lionsgate, is shrouded in mystery as details regarding the plot have been kept under wraps. With the NFL season fast approaching, filming is not expected to begin
The Asia-Pacific markets experienced a decline on Wednesday following the downturn in the U.S. benchmark indexes. The S&P 500 slid by 0.2% while the Nasdaq Composite shed 0.33%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also dropped by 0.15%. This trend was a stark contrast to the eight-day winning streak in the U.S. market, which ended the
Vice President Kamala Harris has managed to secure an impressive amount of financial support for her White House bid following President Joe Biden’s endorsement. Reports suggest that her campaign, along with affiliated fundraising entities, has raised nearly $500 million since Biden exited the race. This substantial sum is expected to reach close to $600 million
A recent ruling by a federal judge in Texas has stirred controversy over the Federal Trade Commission’s attempt to ban noncompete agreements commonly signed by workers. U.S. District Judge Ada Brown in Dallas deemed the FTC’s rule as overreaching and lacking justification. The judge temporarily blocked the rule back in July and has now officially
Pancreatic cancer is a challenging disease to treat, with limited options for effective therapies. However, a recent study has shown promising results in terms of improving tolerability and reducing side effects in patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer. Study Findings The randomized phase II study focused on a dose-reduction strategy for a commonly used first-line combination
Waymo, the Alphabet-owned driverless vehicle venture, has been making significant strides in the robotaxi industry. According to a recent LinkedIn announcement by co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana, Waymo is now providing over 100,000 paid robotaxi rides per week in the U.S. This number marks a significant increase from the 50,000 weekly paid trips reported just a few
After a year of being exclusive to the PS5, Final Fantasy XVI is finally making its way to PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on September 17th. The game will be available in a Standard Edition as well as a Complete Edition, which includes two new DLC chapters – “Echoes of the Fallen” and