Amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the Food and Drug Administration has recently given the green light for Novavax’s updated protein-based vaccine for emergency use in individuals aged 12 and above. This development opens up avenues for Novavax to directly compete with the likes of Pfizer and Moderna in the upcoming fall and winter seasons. Unlike
Charli XCX, the Grammy-nominated pop sensation, has just signed on to her second live-action role in the upcoming thriller film, “I Want Your Sex.” This film, directed by Gregg Araki, will also star Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman. Details about Charli XCX’s role in the film have not been released yet. “I Want Your Sex”
The recent consensus reached by a working group of senior investigators, led by the Alzheimer’s Disease Sequencing Project (ADSP), has shed new light on the role of the APOE4 gene in Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Jeffery Vance, from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, highlights the significance of this breakthrough in potentially revolutionizing Alzheimer’s
In July, inflation in the United States saw a slight increase, as reported by the Commerce Department. The personal consumption expenditures price index rose by 0.2% on the month and was up 2.5% from the same period last year. The core PCE, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, also increased by 0.2% for the
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) has recently expressed its concerns regarding permissionless blockchains that are accessible to the public. The BCBS, which sets the global standards for banking regulations, emphasized that the issue does not lie in the public nature of these blockchains, but rather in their permissionless nature. This means that while
In recent times, viral videos of dogs using soundboards to communicate with their owners have taken over social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. These videos show dogs pressing buttons on soundboards to convey messages such as asking for food, requesting help, or even questioning their own reflection. While these videos may seem adorable and
Alibaba has recently completed a three-year regulatory “rectification” process after facing an antitrust fine in 2021 due to monopolistic practices. This process was overseen by China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), which stated that Alibaba has made good progress in becoming compliant with antitrust regulations. Following the announcement of Alibaba’s completion of the regulatory
The news of former Strictly Come Dancing star Artem Chigvintsev’s arrest on suspicion of domestic violence in the US has shocked many fans. The Russian dancer, who rose to fame after winning the BBC competition in 2010, was taken into custody in California following a domestic violence call in the town of Yountville. Chigvintsev, 42,
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger recently admitted that the company has faced significant challenges in light of poor financial performance and investor concerns. Following a disastrous quarterly earnings report, Intel’s stock price plummeted 26%, marking the worst day on Wall Street for the company in over 50 years. The stock is currently down 59% for the
The 2024 Venice Film Festival started with the highly anticipated Tim Burton-Michael Keaton sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. This film is the opening feature of the 81st edition, which will run until September 7 on the Lido. While the festival lineup includes a variety of world premieres, including works from renowned directors such as Todd Phillips, Pedro