Bristol Myers Squibb has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its cancer treatment Opdivo Qvantig. The treatment, which is administered via a subcutaneous injection, was shown to have similar efficacy and safety as an existing intravenous treatment in patients with advanced kidney cancer. According to medical oncologist Saby George, the … Read more
A team of scientists has solved a mystery that has puzzled planetary experts for over two decades. Using data from the Webb Space Telescope, they confirmed what was initially observed by the Hubble Space Telescope in 2003 – the presence of ancient planetary disks around massive stars. The discovery raises questions about how such worlds … Read more
The Chicago Bears’ season is nearing its conclusion after a 6-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football. Fourth-year LG Jake Curhan’s disastrous performance sealed his fate as he was routinely beaten and made two key penalties that cost Chicago points. Curhan, an undrafted free agent, has proven he’s not suited for starting … Read more
Police in Finland are moving the seized oil tanker Eagle S closer to land as they investigate damage to undersea cables. The operation began on Saturday, with the vessel being moved from its current location to Svartbeck anchorage near Kilpilahti port. The Helsinki Police Department is leading the investigation, assisted by Finland’s Border Guard. Source: … Read more
The novel coronavirus is no longer a dominant concern for many Americans, but experts are keeping a close eye on another emerging threat: bird flu. The highly contagious H5N1 virus has infected at least 66 people across 10 states, mainly through contact with infected poultry and cattle or unpasteurized milk. Influenza A subtype H5N1, also … Read more
A technical issue caused a website to crash due to an unusually high number of requests, resulting in a 429 Too Many Requests error. The problem occurred when the site’s servers were overwhelmed with traffic, causing them to shut down temporarily. This issue is not uncommon and can be triggered by various factors such as … Read more
Norovirus outbreaks are increasing nationwide, with over 91 reported cases last week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The highly contagious stomach bug affects millions of people each year, primarily young children, causing an average of 19 million illnesses annually. Experts emphasize that norovirus is unrelated to influenza and causes gastroenteritis or … Read more
Scientists have made a surprising discovery about how quickly humans process information. Contrary to expectations, research found that our brains only manage 10 bits of information per second, despite receiving billions of bits from our senses. This means our brain is slower than even a typical Wi-Fi connection. The researchers, who studied the brain’s processing … Read more
A North Korean soldier believed to have been the first captured while supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine has died after being taken alive by Ukrainian forces. The South Korean intelligence agency confirmed that one injured North Korean soldier had been captured, and later reported that he had died from his injuries. The captured soldier was … Read more
As the year draws to a close, the IRS is urging individuals and businesses to get organized for the upcoming tax season. With just days left in 2024, now is the time to gather necessary documents and information to ensure a smooth filing process in 2025. Key tips include: * Collecting all relevant receipts, invoices, … Read more