The impact of COVID-19 on the taste and smell of individuals has been a topic of interest since the beginning of the pandemic. A recent study conducted by Shima Moein, MD, PhD, of Sensonics International and the University of Pennsylvania, shed light on the persistent effects of COVID-19 on taste and smell function, even a
Jack Dorsey, the CEO of Block (formerly Square), recently announced that the company is taking its bitcoin mining ambitions to the next level. What started as designing chips has now evolved into developing a full bitcoin mining system. This expansion marks a significant milestone for the global tech firm as it looks to revolutionize the
In an effort to prevent Congress from passing legislation that would potentially ban TikTok in the United States, ByteDance and its parent company, TikTok, have spared no expense. Combined, they have spent over $7 million this year alone on lobbying efforts. ByteDance, in particular, invested a record $2.68 million in in-house TikTok lobbyists during the
PepsiCo recently released its quarterly earnings report, revealing results that exceeded analysts’ expectations. Despite facing challenges such as weaker U.S. demand and recalls of Quaker Oats products, the company managed to achieve positive results. In terms of earnings per share, PepsiCo reported $1.61 adjusted, surpassing the expected $1.52. Revenue also exceeded expectations, coming in at
The highly anticipated horror film “Stream,” brought to you by the same talented producers behind the Terrifier franchise, is set to hit theaters in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico on August 21st. This thrilling new production brings together the majority of the Terrifier 2 crew, including producer Phil Falcone, composer Paul Wiley, and special effects
Microsoft has recently unveiled its smallest language artificial intelligence (AI) model, Phi-3. This new AI model is a successor to Phi-2 and boasts higher training database and larger parameters. The release of Phi-3 is a significant step in the field of AI as it opens up possibilities for running AI models on smartphones. The Phi-3
The recent comments from the CEO of Norway’s sovereign wealth fund about the “froth” in the tech sector have raised concerns about the sustainability of the current market conditions. With a string of tech giants set to release their earnings reports this week, including Tesla, Meta, Microsoft, and Google’s parent company Alphabet, investors are on
Tragedy struck as French police reported that five migrants lost their lives while attempting to cross the treacherous English Channel. The failed crossing resulted in a grim scene on the beach, with authorities discovering several lifeless bodies. With a total of 110 people on board the ill-fated boat, the local state authority in Northern France
In a recent study conducted by researchers from the US and Japan, it was discovered that patients treated by female physicians have a lower likelihood of dying or being readmitted to the hospital compared to patients treated by male physicians. The study analyzed data from 458,108 female patients and 318,819 male patients, all over the
The Kansas City Chiefs have seen unprecedented success in recent years under the guidance of head coach Andy Reid, general manager Brett Veach, and president Mark Donovan. Their leadership has led the team to multiple Super Bowl victories, conference championships, and division titles. The recent contract extensions for the trio ensure that this winning formula