In a candid interview, Elon Musk recently disclosed that he has been utilizing prescription ketamine to manage his occasional depressive episodes. Musk highlighted that taking ketamine has been beneficial in dealing with what he referred to as “chemical tides” that can trigger his depression. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO mentioned that he consumes a “small
The sentiment among U.S. homebuilders has seen a positive uptick, reaching its highest level since last summer. Despite stubbornly high mortgage rates, homebuilder confidence rose by 3 points in March to 51 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. This marks the fourth consecutive month of gains, with sentiment moving into
Metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) is a rare genetic disease that affects the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system, leading to severe motor and cognitive impairment in children. The FDA recently approved atidarsagene autotemcel (arsa-cel; Lenmeldy) as the first gene therapy to treat children with pre-symptomatic late infantile, pre-symptomatic early juvenile, or early symptomatic early juvenile
In the ever-evolving world of technology, the music industry has seen a significant shift with the introduction of Suno, an artificial intelligence (AI) music generator that is changing the way original songs are created. This groundbreaking AI platform has taken the music world by storm, offering users the ability to generate music based on simple
Netflix recently released a captivating teaser for the upcoming historical drama, ‘Joy’, which sheds light on the remarkable journey behind the birth of Louise Joy Brown, the world’s first ‘test-tube’ baby in 1978. The narrative delves into the tireless efforts of a dynamic trio consisting of scientist Robert Edwards, surgeon Patrick Steptoe, and the unsung
The Sentencing Council in England and Wales has announced new court rules that will change the way pregnant women and new mothers are sentenced for most types of crimes. “Pregnancy, childbirth, and post-natal care” will now be considered as a mitigating factor in determining the severity of a sentence. This change is significant as it
North Korea fired ballistic missiles into the sea on Monday, marking the first time in two months that such an action has been taken. The multiple short-range missiles were launched from a region south of the North’s capital, Pyongyang, and landed east of the Korean peninsula. This act has escalated tensions in the region and
A recent study conducted by the University of Portsmouth in the UK has shed light on the impact of threatening anti-piracy messages on individuals’ behavior, particularly in relation to gender. The study, which involved 962 adult participants, found that men and women tend to respond differently to the messaging used. While men were more likely
The Milken Institute recently released its Global Opportunity Index (GOI) report, showcasing investors’ favorite destinations around the world. Surprisingly, four out of the top five countries on the list are located in Europe. Denmark, in particular, claimed the top spot this year, excelling in various aspects such as business perception and economic fundamentals. The index
The economic data reported by China for the first two months of the year surpassed analysts’ expectations in various key areas. Retail sales increased by 5.5%, beating the forecasted 5.2% rise, while industrial production saw a significant growth of 7%, compared to the estimated 5% increase. Fixed asset investment also rose by 4.2%, exceeding the