Mesoblast, a biotech company, secured US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its first-ever treatment for children with graft versus host disease (GVHD). The stock surged over 35% to $16.61 in afternoon trades, with analysts predicting strong growth and potential revenue of up to $500 million. GVHD is a common complication following bone-marrow transplants, … Read more
The Detroit Lions are facing another injury blow, as running back David Montgomery suffered a torn MCL and will undergo season-ending surgery on his knee. The injury occurred during Sunday’s loss to the Buffalo Bills. Montgomery limped off the field in the second quarter but was able to return to the game. His last snap … Read more
Prince Andrew has found himself embroiled in another scandal, this time with an alleged Chinese spy. Dominic Hampshire, a senior aide, wrote to the businessman Yang Tengbo in March 2020, praising him as someone who “sits at the very top of a tree that many, many people would like to be on.” This comes just … Read more
Long Island’s vaccination rates for flu, COVID-19, and RSV have plummeted below the national average amid a surge in cases during the holiday season. According to data from New York State and the CDC, as of last week, only 6% of people in Nassau County were vaccinated against COVID-19, compared to the national average of … Read more
A high income on a W-2 form can be a double-edged sword. While it opens many opportunities, it also comes with tax complexities that can take a big chunk out of your paycheck. According to financial adviser Rachael Camp, a high-income salary above $250,000 is “the worst tax deal in America” due to its cumbersome … Read more
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused Israel of committing “acts of genocide” against Palestinians in Gaza by withholding adequate water supplies. The group’s report, released on Thursday, states that between October 2023 and September 2024, Israeli authorities restricted access to the minimum amount of water required for survival, leading to thousands of deaths and widespread … Read more
Research by UC San Francisco has found a potential link between breathing in microplastics and serious illnesses, including colon cancer. The study discovered that tiny pieces of plastic shed from tires worn down by friction while driving on roadways can become airborne pollution. Microplastic particles are small enough to be less than 5 millimeters in … Read more
The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady, but Governor Kazuo Ueda’s comments sparked uncertainty about a potential rate hike in January. As a result, the yen slid more than 1% against the dollar, reaching its weakest level since July 2023. The currency fell to 156.77 against the greenback, and swaps market pricing for a … Read more
Apple Intelligence, the company’s generative AI system, has hit a snag after a headline it generated was deemed inaccurate by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The botched headline incorrectly reported that a man arrested in connection with a murder case had shot himself. This mistake sparked a complaint from the BBC, highlighting the risks of … Read more
Actor Alec Baldwin claims the true story behind the fatal shooting on the set of “Rust” has only just begun. In a recent podcast appearance, he stated that the case is about to take a dramatic turn, with new evidence and legal filings set to be released. Baldwin says the mainstream media suppressed stories that … Read more