A health insurance company, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, has backed down from a plan to limit coverage of anesthesia, following public outcry and criticism from lawmakers and medical professionals. The decision, which was set to affect plans in Connecticut, New York, and Missouri, would have restricted anesthesia care based on arbitrary time limits. Connecticut … Read more
NASA has delayed its plans to send astronauts back to the moon once again. The Artemis mission, aimed at establishing a sustainable presence on the lunar surface, has been pushed back by two years. The new delays come after NASA’s examination of the Orion crew capsule and its heat shield revealed cracks and partial erosion … Read more
Abnormal prenatal blood test results could indicate hidden maternal cancers, according to a new NIH study. Researchers found that 48.6% of pregnant women with abnormal cell-free DNA (cfDNA) test results had previously undetected cancers, including colorectal, breast, lung, and pancreatic cancers. The test, which analyzes placental DNA fragments in the mother’s bloodstream, was originally designed … Read more
Lilly is announcing a major investment of $3 billion to expand its recently acquired manufacturing facility in Wisconsin. The expansion will significantly boost the production of medicines, including those for diabetes and obesity, benefiting millions of patients worldwide. The company plans to start construction on the expansion next year, which marks another step in Lilly’s … Read more
Google is working on an artificial intelligence (AI) mode that could transform the way users interact with its search engine, making it more conversational and like Gemini, a popular AI assistant. The AI mode, referred to as AIM in leaked code, combines interactive discussions and visual analysis from Google Lens. When enabled, AI Mode will … Read more
Keir Starmer has accused Whitehall officials of being too comfortable with failure and called for a “profound cultural shift” to boost productivity in the government’s key policy areas. The Labour prime minister set out six major milestones, including building 1.5m homes in England, achieving 95% clean power by 2030, and increasing police numbers. However, he … Read more
The long-rumored Scrubs reboot has officially gained momentum, as 20th Television and ABC have secured the involvement of series creator/executive producer Bill Lawrence in developing the new project. After negotiating with Warner Bros TV, where Lawrence is under an exclusive overall deal, a agreement was reached to free up Lawrence’s schedule for the Disney-owned production … Read more
Kenneth Griffin, billionaire collector of rare fossils, has donated his prized Stegosaurus fossil, nicknamed Apex, to the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in New York for a four-year loan. The exhibit is set to open this Sunday and will be the first public display of the dinosaur. The sale of the fossil at Sotheby’s … Read more
Samsung has released the One UI 7 beta based on Android 15 for its Galaxy S24 series, marking a significant update to the company’s software offerings. The latest version is packed with new features and capabilities, including major upgrades to security features. The One UI 7 beta offers a revamped design, with changes to widgets, … Read more
The Seattle Seahawks have activated edge rusher Uchenna Nwosu from injured reserve, clearing the path for his return to action in Sunday’s crucial matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. A thigh injury suffered during Week 5 has kept him out of play for seven games, with Nwosu expected to make his 2024 season debut on Sunday. … Read more