US equities fell at midday, with tech stocks driving the decline, as Chinese officials launched an investigation into Nvidia for possible monopolistic practices. Meanwhile, Hershey shares surged after Mondelez International considered acquiring the chocolate maker. Nvidia’s shares dropped, while Omnicom Group and Interpublic Group shares saw mixed reactions following their merger announcement. Comcast’s shares sank … Read more
Respawn Entertainment has released a new blog post detailing recent changes to Apex Legends’ matchmaking system. The studio aims to address fan concerns and provide a more transparent approach to balancing matches. The issue of matchmaking is not unique to Apex Legends, but rather a common challenge in competitive online games. Players have criticized the … Read more
Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) stock plummeted on Wednesday after Merck (MRK) signed a deal worth up to $2.01 billion for Hansoh Pharma’s experimental weight-loss drug, HS-10535. The licensing agreement focuses on the pill that mimics the GLP-1 receptor to improve feelings of satiety and markers of blood sugar. Merck’s move into the obesity treatment market has … Read more
Nestlé’s launch of Boost Pre-Meal Hunger Support signals a strategic shift in response to changing market dynamics. The booming weight-loss industry, projected to reach $150bn annually within the next decade, is reshaping the food sector. The company’s protein shot uses whey protein micro-gels to trigger the natural release of GLP-1, an appetite-regulating hormone. With 45 … Read more
The highly anticipated Helldivers 2 x Killzone crossover has sparked controversy among gamers with the release of Killzone-themed items, including a pricey assault rifle. The new armor set, helmet, and cape cost between 310 to 615 Super Credits, which is equivalent to nearly half a premium Warbond. Fans are expressing their dissatisfaction on social media … Read more
Two Russian cosmonauts, Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner, are set to conduct the 272nd spacewalk outside the International Space Station on December 19. The live broadcast will begin at 9:45 a.m. EST on NASA+ platforms, including social media. During the six-hour operation, Ovchinin and Vagner will install an experiment package to monitor celestial x-ray sources, … Read more
Taxi drivers and ambulance drivers have the lowest rates of deaths attributed to Alzheimer’s disease, a recent analysis of US death certificates revealed. Researchers led by Dr. Anupam Jena from Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital found that only 1.03% of taxi drivers and 0.74% of ambulance drivers died from Alzheimer’s disease, compared to … Read more
Home insurance rates are expected to continue rising significantly, driven by three main factors: climate change, housing development in disaster-prone areas, and inflation. According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, home insurance rates increased by an average of 11.3% in 2023, with some states experiencing rate increases of over 20%. Climate change is … Read more
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Whooping cough cases are on the rise in Eau Claire County, with 26 reported cases so far this season, compared to just one case last year. The Eau Claire City-County Health Department is urging residents to take precautions to protect themselves from the highly contagious infection. Public health nurse Kristy Polden advises that getting a … Read more