Israel’s official news website, Times of Israel, experienced technical difficulties as users attempted to access the site. The issue resulted in a simple request from the website administrators to enable JavaScript and cookies on users’ devices. This straightforward action allowed users to resume accessing the site’s content, which includes breaking news updates, analysis, and in-depth … Read more
Flu Cases Spark Closures at Two Blount County Schools Blount County Schools in Alabama have closed Hayden Primary School and Hayden Elementary School for two days due to a viral flu outbreak among students and faculty. The schools will remain open, while the affected schools are taken steps to protect public health. The move comes … Read more
Notre Dame advanced to the Sugar Bowl with a convincing 27-17 victory over No. 10 Indiana, capping off an impressive first game of the 12-team College Football Playoff. The Fighting Irish defense set the tone, holding the Hoosiers’ high-powered offense to just 17 points and 278 yards of offense. Jeremiyah Love’s 98-yard touchdown run was … Read more
A new drug, K884, has shown significant promise in treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a devastating genetic disorder affecting approximately one in every 5,000 male births worldwide. Developed by Kanyr Pharma, this treatment targets the underlying regenerative deficits in muscle stem cells, offering a universal approach to address the disease’s symptoms. DMD is characterized by … Read more
Housing market experts have shared their year-ahead outlooks, offering insights into what to expect in 2025. While there won’t be boom times, there will be some small improvements. One key area of focus is mortgage rates. Industry forecasts suggest rates will remain high, with averages ranging from 6.3% to 6.8%. The Redfin panel predicts rates … Read more
A Delta Air Lines passenger has shared their furious experience after being allegedly forced to give up their seat on a recent flight to accommodate a service dog. The passenger, who had initially been upgraded to first class, was downgraded 15 minutes later and saw the dog take their spot. The passenger took to Reddit … Read more
Elf, released in 2003, is a near-perfect Christmas movie that deserves an annual viewing during the holiday season. However, one aspect of the film holds it back from being perfect – its romance storyline between Buddy and Jovie. On paper, the premise sounds problematic. A grown man in an elf costume navigating New York City … Read more
News Corp. and Telstra have agreed to sell their majority stake in Australian media company Foxtel Group to sports streaming platform DAZN for approximately $2.1 billion. As part of the deal, shareholder loans owed by Telstra will be repaid in full in cash, while News Corp. will retain a minority equity interest in DAZN and … Read more
Food delivery giant Grubhub has agreed to pay $25 million to settle allegations from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Illinois Attorney General’s office that it engaged in deceptive and unfair practices targeting restaurants, delivery drivers, and consumers. The settlement includes significant changes to Grubhub’s business practices as part of a broader crackdown on “junk … Read more
A recent analysis of 9000 publications reveals growing interest in precision medicine and gene therapies for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) research. Since 2004, the number of DMD-related studies has increased steadily, with a surge in publications beginning in 2014. The US leads global publication output, followed by France’s Institut National de la Santé et de … Read more